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Former Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Superintendent Devon Horton, center, arrives at Dirksen U.S. Courthouse on Oct. 23, 2025, to be arraigned on federal charges of fraud stemming from the time Horton was in charge of the school district. On Oct. 5, 2026, Horton pleaded guilty to three of the 16 charges he faces to lower the length of his sentence. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

Former Evanston-Skokie D65 school superintendent Devon Horton arrested in Georgia, per police

January 23, 2026 at 1:20 p.m.

Former Evanston-Skokie D65 school superintendent Devon Horton has been arrested in Georgia on a domestic charge, per police.

Downtown Skokie Restaurant Week Jan. 23-Feb. 7, 2026, will feature a progressive dinner with the main course at Libertad. Diners will get a choice of two options of its modern Latin fusion cuisine. Shown is a file photo of camarones, five meaty shrimp glazed with habanero and prickly pear and set on a bed of spaghetti squash with shiitake mushrooms and diced chayote. (Phil Vettel/baiduhai)

Progressive dinner is on the menu for Skokie Restaurant Week Jan. 23-Feb. 7

January 19, 2026 at 11:06 a.m.

A progressive dinner, with appetizer, main and dessert at three restaurants, is offered for Skokie Restaurant Week Jan. 23-Feb. 7.

Chicago Restaurant Week will include north suburban spots such as Jackman & Co. gastropub, shown. Restaurants will offer special-value menus. (Pam DeFiglio/baiduhai)

Chicago Restaurant Week comes to North Shore Jan. 23-Feb. 8

January 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Chicago Restaurant Week Jan. 23-Feb. 8, 2026 includes North Shore eateries in Evanston, Skokie, Northbrook, Glenview, Wilmette, Winnetka.

The community is invited to attend the State of the Greater Barrington Area Economic Summit on Wednesday, February 18, at Barrington’s White House, 145 W. Main Street, Barrington. Pictured: Speaker panel at the 2025 Economic Summit (Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce)

Chamber inviting community to the annual State of the Greater Barrington Area Economic Summit

January 16, 2026 at 4:41 p.m.

The Barrington Chamber of Commerce is inviting community members to the State of the Greater Barrington Area Economic Summit on Wednesday, February 18, at Barrington’s White House, 145 W. Main...

New year outlook: Norridge village leaders expect to tear down Divine Savior church to build municipal center. Olcott pumping station to be replaced.

January 16, 2026 at 4:31 p.m.

Norridge village leaders say a master plan is being developed in 2026 that includes transforming the former Divine Savior church property into a village center for municipal and police, as...

Niles North High School in Skokie is part of Niles Township High School District 219. The district received a national award for its 2025-2026 fiscal year budget presentation. (Pioneer Press file)

Niles Township School District 219 gets national award for presentation of its fiscal budget

January 16, 2026 at 1:05 p.m.

Niles Township High School District 219 received national accolades for the presentation of its current fiscal year budget, which district leaders say emphasizes the district's “dedication to responsible financial stewardship.”...

Lincolnwood village officials announced in December 2025 that Lincolnwood Town Center mall, in Lincolnwood, has been sold. (baiduhai file)

Lincolnwood Town Center mall sold and plans to ‘reimagine’ it are underway, village leaders say

January 15, 2026 at 6:07 p.m.

After several plans to redevelop the financially languishing Lincolnwood Town Center shopping center have tanked, village leaders and the new owners hope to now devise a plan to reimagine the...

Chamaya Moody of Round Lake performs with Evanston's Faith Temple Combined Choir at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration on Jan. 13, 2024 in Evanston at Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events in Evanston, Skokie

January 13, 2026 at 5:11 p.m.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events in Evanston, Skokie

Gov. Tim Walz speaks at a bank of microphones.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz calls for ‘Day of Unity’ on Friday

January 8, 2026 at 7:01 p.m.

The governor is encouraging all "individuals, businesses, faith institutions, and organizations" to take a moment of silence at 10 a.m., and "use the day to connect in your community and...

The Skokie Winter Farmers Market on Main will open Jan 11 with more than 40 indoor and outdoor vendors, and run through April. (Joerg Metzner Photography)

Skokie’s Winter Farmers Market on Main Street starts Sunday with vendors, music

January 8, 2026 at 9:34 a.m.

Skokie's Winter Farmers Market on Main Street runs January through April with indoor and outdoor vendors, music.

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