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Illinois lost a larger share of its population than any state other than New York last year — 2 percent of residents have left since 2020.
Only bail, juvenile detention and civil emergency protective order hearings will be held, the chief judge ordered.
Schools in Morton Grove and Lincolnwood announced closures Thursday.
Libraries in Glencoe, Evanston, Northfield, Skokie, Wilmette and Winnetka will close to the public Thursday.
A winter storm warning is in effect in Evanston from noon Thursday to 6 a.m. Saturday.
A winter storm warning is in effect in Lake County from noon Thursday to 6 a.m. Saturday. Some schools have announced closures.
No one was allowed to leave the Chicago Bears' Lake Forest practice facility for about an hour Wednesday, according to multiple reports.
Metra will operate a Saturday schedule on most of its lines Friday. Rail officials recommended riders plan for additional travel time.
One incumbent and five newcomers are set to appear on the April 4 ballot in New Trier Township.
One incumbent and three newcomers filed nominating petitions in Wilmette. Village races are uncontested in Kenilworth.
At the time of his arrest, the 58-year-old was out on bond on one charge and had an active arrest warrant in another.
Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital officials asked state health facility regulators to give the green light to the project.
Two trustees on the five-member NSWRD board faced challengers in last month's election.
The Lake Forest Caucus slated a mayoral candidate who was rejected by caucus members in a vote that officials now claim was "non-binding."
The 8-year-old shooting victim's mother offered holiday wishes of love and strength to caregivers of family members with special needs.
Recent obituaries and upcoming services on Chicago's North Shore.
Recent obituaries and upcoming services on Chicago's North Shore.
Two of Jim Collins' co-defendants have pleaded guilty and agreed to testify against him in a related case, records show.
Prosecutors charged Bob Crimo with seven counts of reckless conduct — one for each of the paradegoers his son is accused of killing.
No action is necessary for those who receive one of the 4,000 opt-out letters to be mailed out starting Monday.
