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Illinois State Scholars honorees come from nearly 750 high schools and represent approximately the top 10 percent of the state’s HS seniors.
Cancellations and delays were still happening at both Midway and O'Hare on Tuesday.
Dozens of stations will be set up around LHS for this free, fun event for all ages.
Friday will be the warmest day of the week.
An "impactful" lake effect snow threat could bring up to 6 inches of snow to the area on Sunday into Monday.
The foundation has collaborated with local businesses and community partners for the drive-thru distribution event.
Lockport will play Oak Park-River Forest on Monday.
Two new businesses will be opening their doors.
The park district is looking for anyone who would like to make cards, color pictures, or even write inside store-bought cards.
The cold blast will ease by the middle of next week.
Santa's mailbox is opening on Nov. 17 at the Founders Community Center, 140 Oak St.
Could cloudy skies stop Chicago area residents from seeing the show?
This is the third year in a row Jane Addams Middle School has earned the Exemplary designation, the District said.
Mayor John Noak said the restaurant has been a "big part" of the community.
The village said it reached out to CITGO and the Illinois EPA after residents expressed concerns about air quality near the refinery.
A free, one-day celebration to kick off the display will be held on Nov. 15.
The women's flag football program will begin competition in 2026-27.
Could we see the first snowflakes of the season this weekend?
The donated coats go to homeless veterans in need.
Christina Neitzke-Troike is running alongside video gambling and real estate mogul Rick Heidner, who hopes to challenge Gov. JB Pritzker.
