Evanston Township HS student killed in Deerfield crash involving Chicago Tribune box truck

A high school student was killed in a north suburban crash involving a Chicago Tribune box truck early Monday morning, officials said.

North Chicago Man Freed After Firing 6 Shots at Car Near His Own Child

A 22-year-old North Chicago man accused of firing at least six shots at a fleeing car outside a Citgo gas station — with his young child and other customers nearby — has pleaded not guilty and was ordered released while he awaits trial. Michael C. Wallace Jr. faces a three-count indictment stemming from the April 11 incident, along with a separate cannabis possession charge.

Waukegan Man, 29, Dies After SUV Drifts Onto Median, Hits Barrier in Green Oaks

A 29-year-old Waukegan man died early Sunday after his Ford Explorer drifted off Route 137 in Green Oaks and slammed into a raised concrete barrier in the center median. He was the SUV's only occupant and was found unresponsive at the scene before being rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

Investigation finds evidence of racist, homophobic slurs at Illinois rivalry football game

The allegations of homophobic and racial slurs during a rivalry football game between New Trier (Winnetka, IL) and Evanston Township (IL) on Oct. 16 at Northwestern's brand-new $862 million stadium have been supported by evidence. New Trier Superintendent Dr. Peter W. Tragos said in a statement on Monday, Nov. 9 , that a joint investigation between the two schools found evidence supporting the alleged hateful slurs New Trier students directed at Evanston band members. "Since the game, we have conducted more than 40 interviews with students and staff," Tragos said in the statement. "We have also followed up on reports submitted through TrevTips and email, reviewed available videos, photographs, and social media material, and conducted additional interviews as new information emerged. This work has continued in collaboration with Evanston Township High School. "I want to make clear that the investigation supports accounts of hateful language and actions directed toward the Evanston marching band from individuals in the New Trier student section. We take these accounts seriously and recognize the hurt this incident has caused." Evanston Director of Communications Reine Hanna confirmed to USA TODAY Sports that Evanston worked with New Trier to investigate the claims. "We have been working closely

Two north suburban elementary schools face possible closure next week

Parents and teachers attended an Evanston-Skokie School District 65 board meeting to protest proposed school closures and staff reductions aimed at addressing a $20 million budget deficit.

A new free holiday food festival is coming to Chicagoland this Christmas season—less than 1 hour from downtown

The holidays in Chicago are almost here, and we’ve got another fun-filled event for you to keep on your radar that’s sure to put you in the spirit of the season. The inaugural Great Chicago Holiday Food Festival is taking over Northwestern University’s Ryan Field from November 27 through December 27. Here’s a sneak peek at all the fun. The Great Chicago Holiday Food Festival comes to The Village at Ryan Field The Great Chicago Holiday Food Festival will bring a full month of seasonal eats, artisan vendors, and Christmas cheer to The Village at Ryan Field. The Village is a walkable outdoor district adjacent to Ryan Field with 6 pavilions hosting pop-ups from popular local restaurants. The holiday food festival will feature seasonal bites from the likes of Publican Quality Bread, Frontera, Gibson’s Steakhouse, and others. Guests can warm up with a festive cocktail or beer at the Holiday Hall bar, complete with toasty fireplaces and beer garden-style seating. After grabbing something to eat, guests can explore a quaint holiday vendor market, with gifts and stocking stuffers galore. The Village will be decked out with holiday lights and decorations making for some unforgettable photo ops. And the best part?

Meet the Dershins: The Evanston couple who has been together for 74 years

Barbara and Harvey Dershin, both 90 years old, have been together for 74 years. They’ve weathered good times and bad, health challenges and at least five major moves. How do they do it? By saying yes more often than no and still seeing the soul of the person they each fell in love with as teenagers.

Braeden Jackson Returns 96-yard TD, extending Iowa's Lead Over Northwestern

Man watches, harasses women leaving St. Bernardine

The morning of Nov. 2, police were dispatched to St. Bernardine Church for a man who was checking cars in the area and watching women leave mass, an ongoing issue, according to the police report. Police located a man that matched the suspect’s description in the 800 block of Harlem. According to police, the man repeatedly refused to give his name and birthdate. Police placed him in custody for obstructing identification and found mail in his backpack confirming his identity. The complainant positively identified the man as the suspect harassing women after church, and he was charged with obstructing identification.

Shoreline Reflections Opens a Lake Michigan Home to Water and Light

Builder:Jacob Goldberg, Goldberg General Contracting, Inc. Robbins Architecture designed Shoreline Reflections for a site with nearly 400 feet of frontage on Lake Michigan in Highland Park, Illinois, taking water, light, and the horizon as the main references for the house. Architect Celeste Robbins led the design, with interiors by Andrea Goldman Design and landscape architecture by Mariani Landscape.

Mount Prospect Hit by Three Overnight Car Break-Ins, One Suspect Seen Holding Gun

Three vehicles parked in driveways across Mount Prospect were broken into overnight, with security footage showing two masked suspects stepping out of a white SUV to search the cars before fleeing — and one of them appeared to be holding a handgun. Three Driveways, One 34-Minute Window. According to...

Waukegan's Vista Medical Center placed on EMS bypass after owner fails to make payroll

Ambulance trips from Waukegan could take four to five times longer after the state placed Vista Medical Center East on full EMS bypass following another failure by its owner to make payroll.

We put Northwestern's new $870 million Ryan Field to the test

Northwestern spent $870 million building a football stadium with luxury amenities, gourmet food, spectacular views and a design intended to keep the noise inside. But does it all live up to the hype? The big picture: We headed to Evanston Saturday night for the Wildcats' game against Iowa to put the new Ryan Field through a stress test. The verdict: Pretty tremendous. The stadium is a winner, even without a luxury ticket. But the high-tech concessions and neighborhood noise controls still have some kinks to work out. What they're saying: Pat Ryan Jr., CEO of Ryan Sports Development, compares opening the stadium to watching a dog learn to swim — lots of splashing before finding its rhythm. "We're not at cruising speed yet, but we're not splashing around as much," Ryan says. The view from the endzone while the Wildcats warm up before the game. Photo: Justin Kaufmann/Axios 🏈 The view Northwestern has gone to great lengths to ensure fans sitting in the upper deck have an experience comparable to those in the luxurious "Living Room" section at the 50-yard line. Zoom in: Entering Ryan Field was a fairly standard experience, but once inside, you're immediately greeted with a view

Named one of the “best Christmas towns in America”: This Illinois town’s holiday season returns November 20 with a festive kickoff

It goes without saying there is no shortage of holiday events in Chicago , from bars adorned with floor-to-ceiling decorations to lights taking up an entire zoo—we mean there’s even a returning Little Nero’s-themed pizza pop-up inspired by Home Alone . But don’t let Chicago hold you hostage this holiday season; there are so many fun things happening outside the city limits . One of them is in historic downtown Long Grove, named one of the best Christmas towns in America (and only an hour from Chicago, might we add). Every year, the town transforms into something that feels like a Hallmark movie: storefronts are decorated with festive displays, carolers hit the streets, and carriage rides are the main form of transportation. Officially called Vintage Holidays, the annual event returns November 20 through December 24, 2026. Vintage Holidays begins with Light Up Long Grove The season opens Friday, November 20, with Light Up Long Grove from 5–8 p.m. Shops will stay open late, with decorated, tractor-pulled wagon rides, illuminated photo stations, and street activities running from 5–7:30 p.m. At 7:30 p.m., the village will light its bridge and Christmas tree, followed by a performance from the Fred Astaire Dancers. Consider

October layoff notices show Medline cutting 304 jobs in Illinois from Nov. 17 and 3M ending work at a Minnesota plant by Dec. 31, among 6,000-plus manufacturing layoffs

Medline Industries is cutting 304 workers in Northfield, Illinois, starting Nov. 17, and 3M is closing its plant in Fairmont, Minnesota, by Dec. 31. Both were among the layoff notices filed in October, which Manufacturing Dive counted at more than 6,000 manufacturing layoffs for the month. The notices give workers a date to plan around, […]

Marietta, Georgia, woman on probation charged in alleged knife attack on boyfriend

A woman from Marietta, Georgia, already on probation after an earlier domestic-battery case involving her boyfriend is charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery after an alleged knife attack at a Washington Street home on Oct. 29. At her first appearance after the incident, a judge barred Jessica Olivares-Moran from contacting the alleged victim, Lake & McHenry County Scanner reported.

This No-Frills Illinois Restaurant Serves Made-From-Scratch Comfort Food That Would Make Grandma Jealous

Somewhere in Arlington Heights, Illinois, a little restaurant called Scratchboard Kitchen is quietly making food so good it feels almost unfair to the rest of the suburbs. If you’ve ever bitten into something and immediately thought, “Wait, who made this and why aren’t they famous yet?”, then you already understand exactly what this place is about.

Illinois university named top college in the Midwest by Forbes

An Illinois university has been named the best college in the Midwest in a new ranking from Forbes. According to the publication's newest list of Top 25 colleges in the Midwest, Northwestern University in Evanston ranked at No. 1. Cited for its "prestigious Medill School of Journalism," as well as...

Stage Buzz: The Afghan Whigs, Genesis Owusu, Master P, Patti LaBelle

Ghanaian-Australian artist Genesis Owusu is one of the game’s most innovative artists. His critically acclaimed third album, Redstar Wu & the Worldwide Scourge, highlights Owusu’s skill at fusing hip hop with elements of metal, pop, soul, electronic, dance, and punk to create a one-of-a-kind sound that’s hard to pin down. In support of his latest album, Owusu will perform a sold-out show with After Louise at Empty Bottle on Tuesday, November 10.

Palatine teen indicted for plotting mass shooting at Hindu temple in Aurora

A Palatine teen accused of plotting a mass shooting at a Hindu temple in Aurora last month has been indicted by a Cook County grand jury, prosecutors said.