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Household bills in Lake Forest are 53 percent higher than the U.S. average — that comes out to an extra $13,549 spent on bills every year.
Household bills in Highland Park are 56 percent higher than the U.S. average — that comes out to an extra $14,259 a year in bills.
Household bills in Winnetka are 67 percent higher than the U.S. average — that comes out to an extra nearly $17,000 a year spent on bills.
Household bills in Wilmette are 56 percent higher than the U.S. average — that comes out to extra $14,300 a year in spending.
Household bills in Skokie are 13 percent higher than the U.S. average — that comes out to an extra $3,275 a year in bills.
Household bills in Evanston are 37 percent higher than the U.S. average — that comes out to an extra $9,489 a year in bills.
Westfield Old Orchard management plans to host family-friendly holiday events and begin expanded holiday hours after Thanksgiving.
"Is your penis that small?' Commissioner Samantha Steele, a 45-year-old Evanston Democrat, reportedly asked the officer who arrested her.
Recent obituaries and upcoming services on Chicago's North Shore.
Recent obituaries and upcoming services on Chicago's North Shore.
More than 25 containers of donated clothing were delivered to the Midwest Veterans Closet in North Chicago.
District 219 graduation rates rise as SAT proficiency drops, reflecting state trends.
U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn described the Protect Illinois Communities Act as an "unconstitutional affront to the Second Amendment."
DoorDash agrees to fund restitution for nearly 80,000 Illinois drivers after a suit alleging tips were used to lower company payroll costs.
Following protests and an apologies, about half the middle schoolers at the school have been allowed to stay through the end of the year.
A court confirmed the justification of the termination of Alex Wolinski, who landed a job as a cop in Niles after getting fired from CPD.
E. Kenneth Wright and Shannon O’Malley face close retention races — and disciplinary inquiries — over reports they live outside Cook County.
Opioid settlement funds forked over by the parent company of Mariano's are due to be distributed across Illinois to help crisis recovery.
Highwood’s 6th annual elf-themed pub crawl will include raffles, music and drink specials during stops at local establishments.
Yellow Line trains will halt for maintenance between Howard and Dempster on Saturday and Sunday; free shuttles run from 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
