Chicago|News|
7-Eleven To Shutter Hundreds Of Stores, Illinois Locations Could Close
Shoppers could see some of Illinois' more than 300 7-Eleven locations shut down or sold off as the company looks to "optimize."
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Daylight Saving Ends In IL: Time To Turn The Clocks Back
As daylight hours dwindle, Illinoisans will adjust their clocks this fall. Here’s what to expect and when.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Legionella Bacteria Discovery Prompts Closure Of Evanston YWCA
The YWCA temporarily closes as the hot water system tests positive for Legionella, with pools and cold water systems unaffected.
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West Side, IL|News|
Human Head Found In Box On Chicago's Near West Side
A witness stumbled upon unidentified human remains Thursday evening on Taylor Street, authorities said.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Northwestern Quietly Cuts Al Jazeera Ties Under Pressure From Congress
The university's decade-old partnership with Al Jazeera was terminated amid allegations of the state-funded Qatari network's ties to Hamas.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Kenilworth Voters Consider Tax Hike To Support Park District Upgrades
The Kenilworth Park District board wants voters to fund new rec center and upgrades to the Green Bay Trail and Townley Field.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Nearly 220 Truckloads Of Sand Headed To Replenish Forest Park Beach
Work at Forest Park Beach starts Monday, closing north access road on weekdays and increasing truck traffic through Lake Forest, staff said.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|News|
$1.4 Million In Pollution Reduction Grants Go To 3 Skokie Businesses
A brewery and two local dry cleaners are among the first half-dozen winners of a new Cook County grant program.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
Northfield Chief's Quiet Retirement Announced After 10-Day Delay
After serving for over 40 years, Chief Bill Lustig’s retirement was revealed days after he stepped down, with no reason given for the delay.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|News|
Cruz K-12 In West Ridge To Close As Acero Plans To Shutter 7 Schools
Rising costs and declining enrollment prompt the Acero charter school network to scale back operations, displacing more than 2,000 students.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
$1.13 Million In Grants Headed To Help Asylum-Seekers In Lake County
Created in response to Republican border governors' policy, the grants will go to housing, legal aid and health care for new arrivals.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
School Closure Consultants | Local Referendums | Mall Redevelopment
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Highland Park, IL|News|
New Mental Health Board, Liquor License Law Referendums On Ballot
Township voters consider a new tax for mental health as city residents vote on whether liquor license holders can serve on the City Council.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|News|
Old Orchard Mall Apartment Plan Approved By Skokie Village Board
Village trustees gave the green light to the first phase of a $100 million redevelopment plan to add housing to Westfield Old Orchard Mall.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Chicago|News|
Chicago Dad's Rights Attorney Suspended For Charging Exorbitant Fees
Jeffery Leving admitted to wrongdoing after an investigation of outrageous billing practices that left his firm's clients in financial ruin.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|News|
Binding Term Limit Referendum Goes Before Skokie Voters
For the first time, Skokie residents will decide whether to impose caps on the amount of time mayors, clerks and village trustees can serve.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
District 65 To Hire Consultant To Help With Layoffs, School Closures
Firms have until Friday to reply to District 65's request for proposals for "school consolidation and school closure consulting services."
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|News|
Car Critically Injures 47-Year-Old Woman Walking On Skokie Street
The crash took place Monday morning at the intersection of Dempster Street and East Prairie Road.
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Highland Park, IL|News|
North Shore Death Notices: Oct. 1 To Oct. 7
Recent obituaries and upcoming services on Chicago's North Shore.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|News|
North Shore Death Notices: Oct. 1 To Oct. 7
Recent obituaries and upcoming services on Chicago's North Shore.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff