Potential costs are large for future of Glencoe’s water system
The future of Glencoe’s water production and delivery is once again being examined with officials conceding changes are necessary within the next five years, but the potential costs are large. The ...
Oak Park mayor hosting ‘move’ bicycle event, giving away bike helmets
With village leaders deeming last year’s inaugural event a “great success,” Oak Park is again hosting the “Move with the Mayor” community bike ride, promoting health and bicycle safety. In a ...
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month events hosted along North Shore
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month is celebrated each May and the North Shore has events throughout May for those looking to celebrate. Evanston May 11: Umbrella Arts Festival – ...
Construction on Park Ridge-Niles D64’s Lincoln Middle School to start this summer
The Board of Education for Park Ridge-Niles District 64 approved a building addition to Lincoln Middle School to provide ...
With lack of a presidential primary, ‘people don’t feel the need to come out’
Rainy weather, lack of an exciting race or just plain voter apathy all may be playing a role Tuesday in low voter turnout ...
If a Bears stadium isn’t built in Arlington Heights, village leaders already listed what can’t be constructed on the site
Since the team purchased the land in Arlington Heights, the horseracing structures – including the grandstand – have been ...
Flossmoor man sentenced to 30 years in 2013 kidnapping, sexually assault of Homewood child
Christopher M. Young, of Flossmoor, convicted of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 6-year-old Homewood girl in December 2013, was sentenced Monday to 30 years in jail, according to court ...
WNBA to begin full-time charter flights this season, commissioner says
The wait for full-time charter flights for WNBA teams is finally over with commissioner Cathy Engelbert announcing the league’s plans to start the program this season.
Hammond man gets 50 years in plea deal for Hobart lawyer’s murder
Jason Vazquez said he accepted his fate and would have to live with the knowledge that he killed Hobart lawyer William “Bill” Enslen for the rest of his life. He signed a plea deal Jan. 22 ...
Liberty Township subdivision remembers Dakota Levi Stevens with candlelight vigil
The Eagle Ridge subdivision in Liberty Township, where Dakota Levi Stevens lived briefly in a foster home before his death, came together Monday night for a candlelight vigil to remember the boy ...
Pollinator effort promoted in Homewood, but May is time to mow, expert says
Homewood officials gave the OK for residents to forgo mowing lawns until June to boost pollinators, but No Mow May’s time ...
Stronger Together Community Engagement Expo in Wilmette promotes education for gun violence prevention
The first Stronger Together Community Engagement Expo on May 4 in Wilmette at the Wilmette Public Library drew patrons to a 90 minute opportunity and conversation starter. The downstairs ...