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Suspect in Evanston shooting at Mason Park charged with attempted murder

April 29, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

Zacar Lee, 20, charged with attempted murder by the Cook County State’s Attorney re: a shooting April 23 at Evanston's Mason Park.

Students at Roycemore School took part in the YWCA Evanston North Shore Stand Against Racism on April 24, 2019, on Ridge Avenue in Evanston. (Genevieve Bookwalter/Pioneer Press)

Evanston’s Roycemore School shakes up leadership amid ‘inconsistent financial performance’

April 28, 2026 at 5:36 p.m.

Roycemore, an Evanston K-12 private school, has named an interim head; consultants to probe "inconsistent financial performance.

A Wilmette Police car. (Kathy Routliffe/Pioneer Press)

Wilmette police investigating string of overnight auto burglaries

April 24, 2026 at 9:38 a.m.

Wilmette police are investigating a string of vehicle burglaries that occurred April 18-19 on the 2800 block of Old Glenview Road.

In this photo from Feb. 27, 2025, former Skokie Trustee James Johnson, center, is seen at a League of Women Voters candidate forum. On April 20, 2026, the Skokie Village Board voted not to accept the Ethics Commission's recommendation to fine Johnson $3 after an ethics complaint was made against him. (Richard Requena/Pioneer Press)

Skokie rejects Ethics Commission’s recommendation to fine former trustee James Johnson

April 27, 2026 at 4:21 p.m.

Former trustee James Johnson will not have to pay a $3 fine for violating Skokie's ethics code.

Evanston police investigating Mason Park shooting

April 23, 2026 at 4:02 p.m.

Evanston police responded to a shooting at Mason Park on Thursday after 12 p.m. Evanston Township High School issued a soft lockdown.

The Village of Skokie is set to adopt a new official flag, representing the community's push for a stronger sense of unity and shared identity among residents. The colors depicted in local designer Buddy Boor's "Skokie Spirit" embody these efforts, with the yellow and orange reflecting Skokie’s warmth, camaraderie and energy, and the green representing the land’s heritage of marsh, forest, prairie and parkland (Village of Skokie, Buddy Boor).

Skokie approves new village flag, depicting ‘Skokie Spirit’ Potawatomi flame

April 23, 2026 at 12:04 p.m.

Seeking to highlight a stronger sense of unity and shared community identity, Skokie is set to adopt a new official flag, a long-term effort in an area where students come...

In Evanston, man suffers non-life-threatening injuries following gunshots

April 27, 2026 at 4:08 p.m.

Police responded to shots fired in Evanston, where a man suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

The Wilmette Theatre will host the first Illinois Film Festival in August 2026. It celebrated a grand reopening Nov. 5, 2021, with renovated spaces for live music, comedy performances, movies and more. (Gina Grillo/for Pioneer Press)

First annual Illinois Film Festival set for Wilmette in August

April 22, 2026 at 9:50 a.m.

Budding filmmakers and students alike will have a chance to showcase their creative talent and passion for the craft at the first annual Illinois Film Festival this Aug. 8, 2026....

No Longer Human, a specialty tea shop located on 1810 Central Street in Evanston, opened to the public on March 7, 2026. The tea shop aims to combine traditional Asian design influences with modern American architecture, serving a variety of classic Japanese teas. (Yaoyu Tong/No Longer Human)

Evanston tea shop No Longer Human tries to set stage for serenity

April 22, 2026 at 8:43 a.m.

No Longer Human opened March 7 on Central Street. The tea shop aims to combine authentic Asian design with American flair.

Woman's Club of Evanston members celebrate during a previous Evanston July 4th celebration. (Gina Grillo/for Pioneer Press)

Retiring U.S. Rep Jan Schakowsky will lead Evanston’s annual July 4th parade

April 22, 2026 at 8:08 a.m.

U.S. Rep Jan Schakowsky, who is retiring, to lead Evanston's 2026 4th of July parade in Evanston.

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