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A total of 440 students began classes at the private school Monday while long-time staff member Chris Tennyson took over as head of school.
Residents can view design options of the properties as the Park District attempts to close a land swap deal with a Chicago billionaire.
Ten commemorative signs have been placed around the city to commemorate the anniversary and nearly 7-decade connection Rotary with Evanston.
Illinois residents who created videos before September 2021 are eligible to receive five additional shares of the settlement.
The 8-year-old boy who was paralyzed in the July 4 parade mass shooting is able to enjoy his favorite snacks and is in better spirits.
Bryan Sutton faces sexual assault and kidnapping charges after cops said the incident took place at the former Rock & Roll McDonald's.
Tavis Dunbar faces three counts of murder and one count of attempted murder after police said he intentionally struck the men with his car.
The parent company of the popular social media platform may pay up to $35 million after officials allege it violated Illinois privacy laws.
City officials said drivers traveling near the bridge on Deerpath Road can expect intermittent lane closures but not during peak hours.
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt was honored by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot as part of her birthday party.
Police are looking for the suspects who reportedly entered a home through an unlocked door and ran after the victim woke up and caught them.
Highland Park Police responded to a number of criminal complaints over the past week including the left of credit cards at a LA Fitness.
Bishop Moore, 62, faces a homicide charge after prosecutors said he sold drugs, including fentanyl, to a Glen Ellyn man and his girlfriend.
Federal prosecutors said that the two 21-year-olds took vehicles by force in 2020 and then disposed of them, including burning one car.
Prosecutors say that Sergius Harty provided his 29-year-old girlfriend with fentanyl last fall which resulted in her death from an overdose.
Julie Kulovits fills the vacancy left by Mary Yeboah and will serve until next year's election when candidates will vie for a two-year term.
Park District officials said video footage provided to police helped identify two juveniles who added soap to the fountain, causing damage.
The two-bedroom, three-bath townhouse features a two-story living room, home office, family room, and a renovated kitchen area.
Prospective buyers have the opportunity to work with the builder to create the home of their dreams and make the place their own.
This spacious home offers a number of vintage finishes including a reading room, large porch and a carriage house for friends and relatives.
