Sweet Moon brings Eastern European pastries, honey cake to Wilmette By Claire Murphy October 29, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. The bakery opened its second Chicago area location Oct. 24, across from Wilmette's Metra Station...
Evanston’s 4th Ward Ald. Jonathan Nieuwsma named acting mayor By Claire Murphy October 28, 2026 at 3:11 p.m. Jonathan Nieuwsma will be interim mayor until April 2027, when a special election will name...
Parents discovered a $17M math error in Evanston District 65 budget. It still plans to close two schools. By Claire Murphy October 28, 2026 at 7:45 a.m. Evanston District 65 CFO Miller confirmed a $17 million math error in the budget, but...
Fritz Kaegi defends record as Cook County assessor, calls for more reform in last budget hearing By A.D. Quig October 27, 2026 at 4:46 p.m. Outgoing Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi used his final county budget hearing Tuesday to defend...
Evanston’s Harley Clarke mansion to offer Halloween treats, rare glimpse inside historic site By Pam DeFiglio October 27, 2026 at 3:02 p.m. The public can get a look inside the 1928 mansion for the first time in...
Amid Northbrook outcry, Plan Commission advises Pulte Homes to revise or scrap Meadow Plaza plan By Claire Murphy October 26, 2026 at 11:38 a.m. Pulte said it would like to present an updated proposal, incorporating commissioners' feedback and criticisms...
More than 350 suburban homes benefit from program targeting lead and other health risks By Finnegan Belleau October 23, 2026 at 11:03 a.m. Improving energy efficiency is also called an important goal of the program as Chicago faces...
Federal government gets OK to challenge Evanston’s reparations program for legacy Black residents By Claire Murphy October 23, 2026 at 2:41 p.m. The lawsuit alleges Evanston's reparations program violates the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th amendment...
Cook County proposing $18 million renewal with controversial vendor Tyler Technologies By A.D. Quig October 22, 2026 at 3:11 p.m. If the County Board approves a renewal next month, Tyler Technologies will make up to...
Cook County commissioner seeks more data protection from ICE: ‘Our duty to protect it’ By Allison Kiehl October 21, 2026 at 7:57 p.m. Cook County commissioners are looking to take a digital leap to help protect residents' data...