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Incumbent challenges opponent’s nomination papers in Park Ridge’s 6th Ward

May 23, 2019 at 4:40 a.m.

The incumbent alderman in Park Ridge's 6th Ward is challenging the validity of his opponent's nomination papers. The Park Ridge Electoral Board met Friday morning to review the objection petition...

Deerfield teen helps rescue swimmers while vacationing in Hawaii

May 23, 2019 at 2:17 a.m.

A Deerfield teen helped rescue a 65-year-old man and his 11-year-old son after he spotted the two struggling to stay afloat in big waves off the coast of Maui on...

Rabbi Yochanan Posner of Lubavitch Chabad in Skokie lights the menorah of Hanukkah during the communitywide Menorah Lighting event Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016 at Krier Plaza in downtown Skokie.

Skokie mayor: Menorah lighting event a gesture of hope, unity

May 15, 2019 at 12:35 p.m.

The annual menorah lighting in downtown Skokie is a yearly reminder for Rabbi Yochanan Posner how fortunate he is to be an American and to be able to practice his...

Skokie trustees approve Aldi expansion plan

May 15, 2019 at 12:35 p.m.

Skokie officials recently gave the green light for discount grocery retailer Aldi to construct an addition to its store located in the 4800 block of Oakton Street. The village board...

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 officials to consider asking taxpayers for more money

May 12, 2019 at 9:52 p.m.

The Evanston/Skokie District 65 Board of Education is slated to vote at a special meeting in January on whether or not to ask voters to approve a $14.5 million operating...

Residents, local officials push for more study on Hiawatha line expansion

May 23, 2019 at 9:59 a.m.

Officials and residents in Lake Forest and other North Shore communities affected by a project that would increase Amtrak service on the Hiawatha line between Milwaukee and Chicago are calling...

Parents of Evanston/Skokie School District 65 student calls for policy change after alleged threat

May 12, 2019 at 9:52 p.m.

Parents of an Evanston/Skokie School District 65 third grader said they want to see districtwide policy changes after they said their child was threatened to be shot and, they claim,...

Kevin Lewis, left, and Safya Aziz are among Evanston's homeless population on Nov. 25, 2016. Local faith and other non-profit community service organizations have worked to house some of the city's homeless people amid the recent frigid temperatures.

Amid frigid temps, Evanston faith and social service orgs open doors to the homeless

May 12, 2019 at 9:52 p.m.

Members of Evanston's diverse faith community have housed dozens of the city's homeless individuals in recent days, as air temperatures dipped to the single-digits and wind chills added a sub-zero...

Evanston/Skokie District 65 may seek April property tax referendum

May 12, 2019 at 9:52 p.m.

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 may turn to voters come April to approve a multi-million dollar property tax increase referendum that would provide more revenue to the district to stave off...

A former computer lab at District 64 recently received furniture and equipment upgrades that District 64 officials say make the space a more modern learning environment conducive to collaborate, creativity and critical thinking. The room is part of a suite of spaces known collectively as the DEN, an acronym that stands for discover, empower and network.

Program aims to create ‘future ready’ classrooms in District 64

May 23, 2019 at 4:40 a.m.

Students at Lincoln Middle School have access to a fleet of new furniture and design layout in two of the building's classrooms, according to Niles Park Ridge School District 64...

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