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School nurse in Arlington Heights investigated for potential misuse of students' medications
A nurse at a suburban Arlington Heights elementary school was placed on administrative leave amid an investigation into the potential misuse of students' prescription medications, according to school district officials. The nurse, who works at Westgate Elementary School, was put on leave after concerns were brought to administrators on Monday...
Wheeling crash leaves 1 dead, another injured
WHEELING, Ill. - One person died and another was injured in a crash Wednesday night in suburban Wheeling. The Wheeling Fire Department was called to the intersection of Lake-Cook Road and Northgate Parkway around 11:20 p.m. for a report of a crash, officials said. Two vehicles were found at the...
Suspected Highland Park parade shooter granted permission to call family from jail
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. - The alleged Highland Park parade shooter will be allowed to call his family from jail after a ruling Wednesday by a Lake County judge. Robert Crimo III appeared briefly before Judge Victoria Rossetti, who agreed to modify a December order revoking his phone, tablet and internet privileges.
Smashing Pumpkins select new guitarist after open tryouts
HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — The Smashing Pumpkins have selected a new guitarist following an open tryout call. The band announced that veteran guitarist Kiki Wong is joining the touring lineup of the band. “It wasn’t an easy decision with how much guitar playing we were lucky enough to hear...
Reality TV star turned fugitive Connor Smith arrested thanks to FOX 32 viewers
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - A reality TV star from Orland Park who had been on the run for over a year is now in jail, thanks in part to the viewers of FOX 32 Chicago. The Lake County Sheriff's Office had been searching for Connor Smith for more than a year.
First Presbyterian hosts panel discussion on Gaza and role of religion on May 5
At 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, First Presbyterian Church of Evanston will host a panel discussion on the role religion can, will, and should play in ending the fighting in Gaza and bringing peace to the Middle East. Admission is free. Bright Stars of Bethlehem, a long-time partner with...
ETHS ranked among top high schools in the nation
U.S. News & World Report released its “Best High Schools” rankings for 2024, placing Evanston Township High School at 39 in Illinois and 933 in the nation. Overall, ETHS received a score of 94.72 out of 100 on the national rankings scorecard. The U.S. News Best High Schools...
New cardiovascular institute to open at Glenbrook Hospital
Heart and vascular patients in northern Chicago and its suburbs will have a new option, as Endeavor Health prepares to open its new Cardiovascular Institute (CVI) in Glenview on May 13, 2024. “All the elective cardiac surgeries from Evanston Hospital, Swedish Hospital and Highland Park Hospital will move here,” said...
Expert: Suburban man’s death decades ago raises ‘red flags,’ deserves closer look
Mary Ann Hayes was found dead in her north suburban home in 1996. Authorities determined that she died of a suicide. But a team of criminal justice experts is now pushing to reopen the case, claiming evidence shows she may have been killed. Those same experts say hers is not the only suspicious suicide in […]
Wayfair's First Physical Store Opens Soon—Here's What Shoppers Can Expect
If you know your budget, need a quick delivery, and want options, Wayfair might have just what you need for furnishing your home. While it's fun to spend hours scrolling through the site, it can be a bit of a struggle to know exactly what you’re getting—some items look similar but have quite a discrepancy in price. But soon, you'll be able to check the pieces out in person at their brand-new brick-and-mortar store.
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