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George Pennacchio, manager of Valli Produce grocery store in Evanston, stands next to a sign Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017 in the store that tells shoppers how much more they will pay for some sugary beverages under Cook County's new Sweetened Beverage Tax ordinance.

Area businesses, consumers upset over sweetened beverage tax; trying to cope

May 12, 2019 at 10:03 p.m.

Nearly a month after Cook County's new Sweetened Beverage Tax Ordinance took effect, some area consumers continue to cry foul and several business owners say they are struggling to adjust....

Niles Police officers set up Friday, Aug. 25, 2017 at Panera Bread restaurant in Niles for the department's first Coffee With a Cop gathering in years. Police said they are making themselves available at various sites in Niles in the coming months so they can visit with the community and provide information or answer questions.

Police officials: Reprised ‘coffee’ program aimed at bettering community relations

May 9, 2019 at 6:48 a.m.

If it seems of late that everywhere you go for a quick bite to eat, you run into a handful of Niles police officers, rest assured there's nothing to fear....

Mike Antwi-Nsiah, 19, works the Camp Imagine desk Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at the Skokie Public Library. Camp Imagine was Skokie's summer reading program, which attracted a plethora of children and adults.

Niles Township libraries report uptick in summer reading programs

May 15, 2019 at 12:45 p.m.

If results from summer library programs across Niles Township are any indication, many children returning to school this month will not have to reacquaint themselves with the practice of reading....

Opening night at this year's three-day Backlot Bash Friday, Aug. 25, 2017, featured various thrill-seeking rides under perfectly clear skies in downtown Skokie.

Annual Backlot Bash draws families to downtown Skokie

May 15, 2019 at 12:45 p.m.

When you run an event this popular for this long, organizers of downtown Skokie's Backlot Bash say, there is no need for dramatic changes every year. So on the opening...

Skokie School District 73.5 parent Eduardo Gomez speaks during the Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017 school board meeting about the need to reduce Middleton School fourth grade class sizes for the 2017-2018 school year.

Skokie School District 73.5 parents, leaders at odds over fourth grade class sizes

May 15, 2019 at 12:45 p.m.

Skokie School District 73.5 leaders say John Middleton Elementary School fourth grade class sizes this year fall within district guidelines and do not warrant a change, despite a loud push...

Two students from McCracken Middle School in Skokie were arrested April 19, 2017 in connection with what prosecutors say was a plan to commit a shooting at the school. One of the students, a 14-year-old, pleased guilty in the case during an Aug. 21, 2017 court appearance.

McCracken school student pleads guilty in shooting plot

May 15, 2019 at 12:45 p.m.

A 14-year-old former Oliver McCracken Middle School student from Skokie pleaded guilty Aug. 21 in a case where prosecutors said he was one of two boys accused of planning a...

Sky-gazers looked at the solar eclipse Monday, Aug. 21, 2017 with special glasses during a community gathering on the grounds of Lincolnwood School District 74. Sponsored by the district and the Lincolnwood PTA, the event drew more than 1,000 people, according to organizers.

Lincolnwood School District 74 hosted gazers to view historic solar eclipse

May 23, 2019 at 1:19 p.m.

Even though clouds covered much of the sky Monday afternoon, and although this area did not offer up the same kind of ideal viewing venue as Carbondale, many people donned...

Culver School Principal Peggie Maniscalo of Niles School District 71 greets children with hugs and high-fives Aug. 23, 2017, on the first day of school.

First day: Many Niles Township districts started new school year Tuesday

May 9, 2019 at 6:48 a.m.

Several Niles Township elementary schools welcomed thousands of students for the first day of classes Wednesday under clear skies and mild temperatures — as if the perfect back-to-school weather had...

Amy Koester, of the Skokie Public Library, peers skyward Monday, Aug. 21, 2017 to see the historic solar eclipse during a viewing event held at the library in Skokie.

Skokie library hosted gazers of historic solar eclipse

May 15, 2019 at 12:45 p.m.

Even though clouds covered much of the sky Monday afternoon, and although this area did not offer up the same kind of ideal viewing venue as Carbondale, many people donned...

Back to class: Niles Township schools set to start new school year

May 15, 2019 at 12:45 p.m.

High school students of Niles Township started the new school year Wednesday, with the elementary schools set to head back to class in the coming days. Niles Township High School...

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