Skokie OKs 15% water bill hikes, lead line replacement linked to infamous water main break
Skokie officials said the rate hike will fund water, flood control expenditures linked to the February 2025 water main break.
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The curtain rises as Evanston’s $32.2 million Northlight Theatre set to open: ‘We’re excited to be home’
After nearly 30 years in Skokie, Northlight Theatre has returned to Evanston in a $32 million, 287-seat state-of-the-art theater.
Evanston police seek guidance from state’s attorney on prosecuting ICE agents for Midway Blitz actions
Federal prosecutors likely won't hold ICE agents accountable, Evanston mayor says, so city seeks help at state and county level.
Evanston District 65 hired a financial boss, but Glenview District 34 records show ‘unprofessional’ conduct
Evanston District 65 hired Eric Miller as CFO, but records at previous employer Glenview D34 records show 'unprofessional' conduct.
Hermès opens at Wilmette’s Plaza del Lago, testing North Shore market for luxury handbags
The growing number of designer boutiques at Wilmette's Plaza del Lago were just joined by a power player in fashion — the French luxury brand Hermès, which sells $10,000-plus handbags...
Closed since COVID, Evanston’s Lake Street Church will renovate, reopen homeless shelter
Lake Street Church will renovate, reopen Hilda’s Place, which has provided housing for the homeless for more than 30 years.
Skokie police investigating fatal shooting of 31-year-old man, say there’s no threat to public
Skokie police said the Aug. 11 fatal shooting on McCormick near Howard was "not random" and there is no threat to the public.
Evanston City Clerk Stephanie Mendoza announces bid for mayoral seat
If elected, Mendoza will be the first Latina mayor of Evanston and the first city clerk to hold the position.
Former Evanston D65 Supt. Devon Horton indicted in Georgia; will also face Illinois trial
Horton was already embattled over federal charges in Illinois re: an alleged kickback scheme at Evanston-Skokie District 65.
James Beard Award-winning chefs Kim and Clark to open Midwestern restaurant in Evanston
Alleyway Grill in Evanston from Beverly Kim and Johnny Clark will be about their Midwestern “earliest memories of food."