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Overpriced Shawarma in Buffalo Grove

When you move to a new neighborhood, one of the most exciting things is discovering the local restaurant scene. My wife and I recently relocated to Chicago’s northern suburbs, and we’ve been eager to explore the dining options around our new home.

Buffalo Grove, IL · 8h
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2 hurt in multi-vehicle crash in Waukegan, sheriff's office says

Two people were hurt in a ripple-effect crash after one driver ran out of gas on Monday, the Lake County Sheriff's Office said.

Waukegan, IL · 2d

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Waukegan Man, 29, Killed in Early-Morning Crash in Green Oaks

GREEN OAKS, Ill. (WLIP)— A 29-year-old Waukegan man died Sunday after the Ford Explorer he was driving struck a concrete barrier along Route 137 in Green Oaks, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched to the crash scene just east of Interstate 94 at approximately...

Waukegan, IL · 1d
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Waukegan officials call for Vista Medical Center East to be sold

Waukegan officials are calling for the sale of Vista Medical Center East after it lost its trauma center status amid allegations of missed payroll, forcing longer emergency transports.

Waukegan, IL · 7h
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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.

Marietta, GA · 2d

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The Woodlands Academy Survival Guide

Congratulations! You have been admitted to Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart, an all-girls, Catholic high school in Lake Forest, Illinois. Recently named the best all-girls and Catholic high school in Illinois, this school has things that make it truly special. And that is my job to explain. Welcome to the Woodlands Academy Survival Guide.

Lake Forest, IL · 1d

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This Unassuming Long Grove, Illinois Candy Shop Still Hand-Dips Chocolates And Bakes Pies Worth The Drive

Some of the best sweets in Illinois hide behind a plain little storefront you could easily walk past. I almost did, until the smell of warm chocolate and apple cider donuts pulled me through the door. What I found was a candy counter full of hand-dipped treats, old-fashioned goodies, and...

Long Grove, IL · 1d

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Wheeling Apartment Complex Sells for $63 Million as Suburban Rents Keep Climbing

Foxboro Apartments, a sprawling residential complex at 470 Foxboro Drive in Wheeling, has sold for roughly $63 million, the latest sign that suburban Chicago's apartment market keeps drawing investor interest even as new construction lags behind demand. The nine-building property has spent the past several years quietly undergoing renovations, and now it's changed hands again in a deal that underscores just how tight the Chicago suburbs' rental market has become.

Wheeling, IL · 16h

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Five GBN Student-Athletes Commit to Playing College Sports

Congratulations to five Glenbrook North High School students who signed their letters of intent and became college athletes on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Sarah Anetsberger is committing to the University of Virginia to play field hockey. Maya Moser is committing to Denison University to play soccer. Alison Porta is committing...

Northbrook, IL · 15h

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Fire departments warn of longer ambulance trips, less coverage amid issues Vista hospital

Multiple fire departments in the far northern suburbs warned residents this week that ambulances can no longer take patients to nearby Vista Medical Center East, forcing crews to travel farther to other hospitals and potentially leaving communities waiting longer for an available ambulance. The Illinois Department of Public Health notified...

Waukegan, IL · 16h

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2 Legionnaires’ Disease Cases Linked to Evanston Hotel

Two confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease have been linked to the Hilton Garden Inn North Shore in Evanston, Illinois, after health officials detected Legionella bacteria in the hotel’s hot tub water system. Both individuals had visited the hotel’s pool and hot tub areas in August 2026. The...

Evanston, IL · 2d

NBC Chicago

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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...

Evanston, IL · 2d

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Evanston Church of God looks for larger space, lists current building for sale

The Evanston Church of God is outgrowing its longtime home at 1332 Davis St., prompting church leaders to list the property for sale and look for a new space to host their services and programs, said Lead Pastor Caleen Howard. “We’re experiencing a lot of growth here at the church,...

Evanston, IL · 1d

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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.

Evanston, IL · 1d

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Worth Park District commissioner honored for 10 years of service

Worth Park District Commissioner Melissa Nagel was recently recognized for 10 years of service during the Illinois Association of Park Districts’ annual Best of the Best Gala in Wheeling. Appointed to the board in 2016, Nagel has played an important role in the growth and development of the Worth...

Worth, IL · 2d

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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...

Mt Prospect, IL · 1d

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Round Lake mother, longtime green card holder, released on bond after 15 months in ICE custody

A longtime green card holder from Poland detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents over a year ago was released on bond Tuesday.

Des Plaines, IL · 1d

USA TODAY

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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

Evanston, IL · 1d

CBS Chicago

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A peek into the renovated Illinois Holocaust Museum in Skokie before opening

After an 18-month renovation, the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center is reopening its Skokie location to the public on Wednesday

Skokie, IL · 1d

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Saint Viator Celebrates 14 College Athletic Commitments

Saint Viator High School celebrated 14 student-athletes at its fall Signing Day on November 11. The students have committed to continuing their academic and athletic careers at 13 colleges and universities. During the celebration, they took turns at the microphone to announce where they’ll compete next as family members, coaches, friends, and classmates cheered them on.

Arlington Heights, IL · 1d