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Children grab for balloons during a New Year’s Eve event at Prairie View Community Center in Morton Grove on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. (Talia Sprague / Pioneer Press)

Morton Grove youngsters ring in 2026 with daytime New Year’s Eve celebration at Prairie View center

January 6, 2026 at 2:09 p.m.

Dozens of Morton Grove kiddos helped to ring in the New Year about 12 hours before the calendar change, blowing noisemakers and squealing with excitement as balloons were released to...

Niles Fire Department officials say a woman had to be extricated from her vehicle after crashing into a pole early morning Jan. 1, 2026 in Niles. (Courtesy Niles Fire Department)

No charges after woman extracted from car after crashing into a pole on New Year’s Day in Niles

January 6, 2026 at 6:27 p.m.

A vehicle was heavily damaged after its driver crashed into a pole and had to be extricated overnight on New Year's Eve, but Niles police said no charges or investigation...

Park Ridge Mayor Marty Maloney, right, led the crowd in singing Christmas carols during the second annual "Christmas Eve Community Sing" on Dec. 24, 2025 at Hodges Park, near City Hall, in Park Ridge. (Talia Sprague/for Pioneer Press)

Park Ridge Mayor Marty Maloney leads the Christmas Eve carols near City Hall: It’s ‘just neighbors standing together’

January 4, 2026 at 11:38 a.m.

In a show of community and a grand yuletide celebration, Park Ridge residents and more gathered at a local park near City Hall on Christmas Eve for a crowd sing-along...

An Evanston Fire Department fire truck. (File photo by Genevieve Buckwalter)

Evanston starts hazmat response after woman found in distress near unknown substance

January 3, 2026 at 6:30 a.m.

Evanston firefighters started a hazmat response after a woman was found distressed and an unknown substance was found in her room.

Letters to the Editor: It took conviction to attend Wilmette menorah lighting

December 28, 2025 at 7:02 a.m.

On the evening of Sunday, Dec. 14, in below-zero temperatures, our community gathered for the annual menorah lighting on Wilmette Village Hall’s lawn. The cold was enough to keep most...

Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce announces its 2026 board of directors

December 26, 2025 at 7:00 a.m.

The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC) has announced the election of its new 2026 Board of Directors.

Police rescue motorist from fiery crash in Oak Brook

December 22, 2025 at 4:28 p.m.

An officer encountered a crashed vehicle that had rolled over, and its engine compartment was fully engulfed in flames, police said.

The village of Glenview allows individuals and groups to create and display religious and nonreligious holiday symbols near Village Hall. (Karie Angell Luc)

Glenview offers display of holiday symbols

December 19, 2025 at 8:00 p.m.

Glenview offers display of holiday symbols

Rabbi Yosef Posner, from left, Rabbi Yochanan Posner, and Rabbi Sholom Raices look at the just-lit ceremonial menorah after Skokie Chabad organized a Hanukkah menorah lighting and gelt drop at the Memorial Park at Lincoln and Oakton Dec. 16, 2025. (Chaya Mishulovin)

Skokie lights Hanukkah menorah candles downtown, days after Australia shooting

December 19, 2025 at 7:00 a.m.

Skokie lights Hanukkah menorah candles downtown, days after Australia shooting at Bondi Beach.

Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center in Skokie recently saw the opening of a Lego store and a Sees's Candies. The outdoor mall is also offering photos with Santa at the Candy Cane station behind the holiday trolley. (Pam DeFiglio/baiduhai)

Lego store, other new businesses open at Skokie’s Old Orchard, plus holiday extras

December 16, 2025 at 5:41 p.m.

A Lego store and a See's Candies have opened, and other new businesses are set to open, at Skokie's Old Orchard Shopping Center.

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