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Evanston man sentenced to 20 years for murder of a dad in front of his child after lurid discovery

August 26, 2025 at 3:34 p.m.

In a case that involved a 29-year-old father who discovered a couple engaged in sexual activity in an Evanston park and was subsequently shot and killed in front of his...

Niles man charged in hit-and-run death of elderly Morton Grove man: Police

August 21, 2025 at 8:53 a.m.

Nearly two months after an elderly man was killed in a hit-and-run incident while crossing the street in Morton Grove, police announced Tuesday that a 39-year-old man has been charged...

Students at Maine South High School in Park Ridge passed through doors with enhanced security Aug. 14, 2025 as they started the first days of the new school year. (Talia Sprague/for Pioneer Press)

Maine Township District 207 students opening more secure doors as they enter school buildings to start new year

August 19, 2025 at 5:42 p.m.

The new school year is back in session at Maine Township High School District 207, and officials say school buildings are more secure after multi-million dollar security upgrades were completed...

Gerald Turry speaks May 2, 2017 about his time in office as mayor of Lincolnwood. Turry died Aug. 14, 2025 at the age of 81. (Pioneer Press file)

Former Lincolnwood mayor Gerald Turry dies, remembered for years of public service and love of Chicago Cubs

August 20, 2025 at 4:09 p.m.

Funeral services were held Tuesday for former Lincolnwood mayor Gerald Turry, who is also being remembered as a doting family man and Chicago Cubs baseball team enthusiast.

With sunrise lighting on the face is Steven Tracy of Barrington. Images from the North Shore Century bicycle ride on Sept. 18, 2022 in Evanston starting at Dawes Park.

North Shore Century bike ride moves from Evanston to Wilmette

August 19, 2025 at 10:39 a.m.

The North Shore Century bike ride is moving its starting point from Evanston's Dawes Park to Wilmette's Gillson Park this year.

Park Ridge police are investigating a reported Aug. 5, 2025 armed robbery at 7-Eleven located at 814 Higgins Road in Park Ridge.

Police say thieves stole cigarettes, alcohol in armed robbery of Higgins Road 7-Eleven

August 14, 2025 at 11:24 a.m.

Park Ridge police are investigating after a 7-Eleven convenience store was recently robbed and a clerk believed to be sprayed with mace, in an incident where cigarettes and alcohol were...

Park Ridge Officer Elle Czworniak greets community members during National Night Out Aug. 5, 2025 at Hodges Park in Park Ridge. (Audrey Richardson/for the Pioneer Press)

Park Ridge police chief says National Night Out helps build ‘social capital with the community’

August 12, 2025 at 1:45 p.m.

The Jesse White Tumblers and a “Back to the Future” DeLorean time machine vehicle were among the attractions at National Night Out in Park Ridge. The Aug. 5 gathering at...

Cook County sheriff's office Officer Suchocki watches Aug. 5, 2025, as Marcus Anwia, 11, right and Jaxsen Chairez, 8, test equipment during National Night Out at Dee Park in Des Plaines. (Talia Sprague/for Pioneer Press)

Maine Township National Night Out included farm animals, food collection for community food pantry

August 12, 2025 at 1:01 p.m.

Maine Township joined other municipalities and police departments nationwide to host a National Night Out event, and the township’s is billed as one of the oldest celebrations. The township National...

The Glenview Police station. (Alexandra Kukulka / Pioneer Press)

Third suspect in armed robbery of Glenview couple arrested, police say

August 5, 2025 at 11:06 a.m.

A third suspect in the armed robbery of a Glenview couple has been arrested, police said, and all three are in custody pending court dates.

Attendees enjoying activities at the 2024 Family Fest in Citizens Park, Barrington. (Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce)

Barrington Area Family Fest featuring day of outdoor fun, etc. being held on August 16

August 2, 2025 at 6:30 a.m.

The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Barrington Area Family Fest on Saturday, August 16, from noon to 4 p.m. at Citizens Park, 511 N. Lake Zurich Road...

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