Student academic scores increased statewide and in Chicago, while math and absenteeism remain problems By Robert McCoppin October 30, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Illinois student scores in grade and high schools generally increased statewide and in Chicago, but...
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...
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...
Skokie couple’s Halloween display collects for charity, helps earn them ‘Common Good’ award By Claire Murphy October 26, 2026 at 3:52 p.m. This year, the couple became the first recipients of Skokie's Common Good Recognition Program for...
Winnetka home sells for $8.9M in village’s highest-priced transaction year-to-date By Bob Goldsborough October 26, 2026 at 5:35 p.m. A five-bedroom, 6,670-square-foot mansion on Lake Michigan in Winnetka sold on Oct. 1 for $8.85...
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...