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The roasted pork tenderloin dish from Jilly's Cafe is one of four entrees to be sold at a discount for Evanston's Central Street Restaurant Week. The week will highlight a variety of eateries on Central Street from April 7 to 13, 2025. (Jilly's Cafe)

Evanston’s Central Street Restaurant Week runs April 7-13

April 3, 2025 at 9:25 a.m.

A first-of-its-kind restaurant week featuring 13 Central Street eateries in Evanston will take place between April 7 and April 13. Evanston’s Central Street, in the area roughly between the Gichigamiin...

Protestors waved signs to beeps from approving drivers at a protest targeting Tesla CEO Elon Musk at a "Tesla Takedown" demonstration at 1200 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook on Saturday March 29, 2025. (Richard Requena/Pioneer Press)

Hundreds protest at Northbrook Tesla dealership against Elon Musk and DOGE

April 3, 2025 at 10:41 a.m.

Close to 150 protestors gathered outside a Tesla dealership in Northbrook, targeting Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his involvement with President Donald Trump's administration.

Mayoral challenger John Laesch talks with Dorothy Thompson, center, and Loretta Burke during his watch party at Two Brothers Roundhouse on April 1, 2025, in Aurora. Thompson and Burke were both campaign workers for Laesch, they said. (Audrey Richardson/baiduhai)

Voters reelect numerous suburban mayors, despite a few upsets of incumbents

April 3, 2025 at 9:05 a.m.

Despite voters ousting high-profile mayors in Aurora, Tinley Park and Waukegan, residents reelected incumbents in numerous other towns.

Skokie's Mayor-Elect Ann Tennes poses for a portrait in downtown Skokie. Tennes declared victory in the April 1, 2025 election, defeating challengers Charles Isho and David "Azi" Lifsics. (Richard Requena/Pioneer Press)

Ann Tennes overwhelmingly elected Skokie mayor, unofficial results show

April 8, 2025 at 3:13 p.m.

Ann Tennes declared victory in the three-way Skokie mayor race, starting a new era after a 24-year mayor chose not run.

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss hugs a supporter at his election night party at Bluestone restaurant, April 1, 2025, in Evanston. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Evanston voters re-elect Daniel Biss as mayor, per unofficial results

April 7, 2025 at 4:13 p.m.

Evanston voters have re-elected Daniel Biss as mayor over challenger Jeff Boarini, unofficial results show.

Skokie village hall is pictured. (Pioneer Press)

Skokie strengthens immigration protections ordinance

April 1, 2025 at 6:36 p.m.

The Skokie Village Board approved updates to its ordinances providing certain protections for people despite immigration status.

Incorrect ballots given to some Skokie voters

April 1, 2025 at 12:12 a.m.

Incorrect ballots were given to some Skokie voters. The next day the Cook County Clerk's office gave them corrected ballots.

Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen speaking at a reception honoring his years of service at the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts on March 20. Van Dusen served on the Village Board for 40 years, 24 as mayor and 16 as a trustee. (Richard Requena/Pioneer Press)

Northshore theater renamed to honor Skokie’s longest-serving mayor

March 28, 2025 at 3:42 p.m.

Skokie's North Shore Center for Performing Arts named a theater for outgoing 24-year Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen.

Evanston recently granted a lease for management of the Harley Clarke mansion to Celadon Construction, which will operate a hotel, event venue, speakeasy bar and ice cream parlor on the lakefront property. (Brian L. Cox/for Pioneer Press)

Evanston OKs lakefront mansion’s 40-year lease as event venue, hotel

March 26, 2025 at 10:06 a.m.

Evanston OK'd a lease to a developer to turn lakefront Harley Clarke mansion into a venue space, hotel, restaurant and bar.

Skokie Trustee James Johnson, center, was named as the subject of an ethics complaint submitted to the village's Ethics Commission on Feb. 20. Johnson, seen here at a League of Women Voters candidate forum, speaks to Skokie residents on Feb. 27, 2025 at the Skokie Public Library. (Richard Requena/Pioneer Press)

Accused Skokie candidate won’t get ethics hearing before election

March 26, 2025 at 3:16 p.m.

Skokie Trustee James Johnson, who is running for village clerk and in the midst of an ethics violation investigation, won't receive a conclusive hearing before the April 1 election on...

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