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Skokie Park District introduces a $53 million bond referendum

On Nov. 3rd, a $53 million referendum proposed by Skokie Park District will be on the voter ballot in Skokie. The proposal includes major renovations at Sports Park East and Channelside Park South, such as paths, green space, and new recreational facilities. The Skokie Park District plans to fund the...

Skokie, IL · 2d
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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 · 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 · 2d
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Seven Illinois Pizza Taverns Have Been Cutting Squares For Regulars Since The 7s

Ask anyone who grew up around Chicago how pizza should be sliced, and there is a good chance they will say squares, not triangles. Tavern-style pizza, with its cracker-thin crust and party-cut pieces, has been a neighborhood staple across Illinois for generations, and a handful of family-run spots have been serving it to the same loyal crowds for decades.

Chicago, IL · 2d
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Letter: Perhaps it’s time to disband New Trier student section

I attended the Evanston Township High School meeting on Nov. 9 to stand in solidarity with our school leadership, school board and students. It was illuminating. ETHS school board members and New Trier staff members discussed reports of students in the New Trier section yelling racist and homophobic comments at members of the ETHS band during an Oct. 16 football game at Ryan Field. Some on the ETHS board have deep knowledge of New Trier from prior work experience there.

Evanston, IL · 1d

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Critique of Northwestern's Ryan Field hits close to home for its developer and namesake

CHICAGO - Northwestern travels to Ohio State for a college football showdown Saturday against the sputtering Buckeyes. It’s a great chance for the Wildcats to knock Ohio State out of the playoff picture, which would make the 2026 season a rousing success no matter what happens in the final two weeks of Big Ten play.

Evanston, IL · 2d

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Skokie Legislator Leads Fight for Outside Oversight of Illinois Department of Corrections

If there were ever a Department that needed oversight, it is the Illlihois Department of Correction. I have written about the current lack of effective oversight, plus past efforts, here:. Now comes Skokie State Rep. Kevin Olickal with legislation to created a departmental ombudsman. Here is a summary of his...

Skokie, IL · 1d

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Thatcher Woods gathering airs concerns over lack of transparency from O’Hare Flyer group

Around 50 people trekked through Thatcher Woods on a cool, sunny autumn morning Saturday, Nov. 7 to hear several experts talk about the impact of the proposed O’Hare Flyer express train on local wildlife habitats and homeowners in River Forest and Forest Park.  . River Forest officials were watching...

Forest Park, IL · 12h

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Ald. Jason Ervin Faces 1 Challenger In 28th Ward Race

GARFIELD PARK — Ald. Jason Ervin (28th) is facing one potential challenger as he seeks a fifth City Council term — but her candidacy is currently being contested. Precious Joy Frasier is the only candidate who filed petitions to take on the incumbent alderperson in the February municipal election.

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Stadium Boom Brings New Pressure to Deliver Beyond Game Day

The Field of Dreams insouciant mantra—“If you build it, they will come”—doesn’t necessarily hold up in today’s stadium construction boom. F1 Could Go Private in Next 2 Years, Ex-Liberty Media CEO Says “The fallacy sometimes is if you build a stadium, everything around it will [automatically] get better,” said Bruce Beal Jr., president and partner of Related Companies, the real estate and development giant founded by Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross. Speaking Tuesday at Sportico ’s Invest New York event, Beal, himself a Dolphins minority owner, argued the next generation of sports venues must do more than attract fans on game days. They need to anchor neighborhoods that thrive year-round, with housing, restaurants, retail and other amenities that serve the broader community. Beal was joined by Pat Ryan. Jr., CEO of Ryan Sports Development, who oversaw construction of Northwestern University’s $870 million New Ryan Field. The 35,000-seat venue in Evanston, Ill., is part of a multibillion-dollar wave of new and renovated sports facilities, at both the pro and college level, where developers are racing to outdo one another. “Almost every project being measured in the billions, not millions,” Ryan said. “The stakes are high, the pressure is high, but so

Evanston, IL · 1d

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Cougars Snatch Victory in Highest Scoring Game in Program History

GREENVILLE, Ill. – In one of the most highly anticipated matchups of the season, the Concordia University Chicago (CUC) men's basketball team took a road trip to face the Greenville University Panthers. It proved to be a game for the ages, marking the highest scoring game in program history, as the Cougars claimed victory in impressive fashion, 136-133. This is also the first time the Cougars have defeated the Panthers since 2023.

River Forest, IL · 1d

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Portillo's Announces Closures, But What About Rockford?

Portillo's is closing several underperforming restaurants outside Chicagoland. Here's what we know about the Rockford location.

Rockford, IL · 2d

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Lake effect snow could pile up in parts of Chicagoland

Lake County, IN · 10h

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Commission endorses Elks Park urban farm, data center moratorium

The city’s Land Use Commission on Wednesday night recommended two proposals for City Council approval, one for the creation of an urban farm at Elks Park in south Evanston, and another for a one-year moratorium on data centers. In 2023, local nonprofit Evanston Grows won $350,000 in participatory budgeting...

Evanston, IL · 1d

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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 · 1d

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Evanston Public Library to host author event on Nov. 14 with Jill Vanneman, daughter of former mayor

The Evanston Public Library is hosting an author event with Jill Vanneman to talk about her new book, The Perfection Campaign: A Daughter’s Search for Acceptance. It will take place from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, in the Community Meeting Room (107) at the Main Library, 1703 Orrington Ave.

Evanston, IL · 15h

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Ryan Field panel reports progress but no resolution on noise, other issues

With four football games under their belts and only one left this year, city and Northwestern University officials reported making progress on noise and other operational issues at the new Ryan Field, though members of the town-gown Community Advisory Council still had problems to work through Wednesday in their last meeting of the year.

Evanston, IL · 1d

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‘Heartbreaking and entirely preventable’: Chicago-area man died after deportation, family attorney says

A Chicago area-man who had no criminal record and suffered from multiple chronic health conditions died shortly after a deportation flight to Pakistan, his lawyer said Tuesday. Sixty-one-year-old Ayaz Ahmed of Morton Grove was arrested in June by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and faced deportation for having an expired visa,...

Chicago, IL · 2d

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Winter weather advisory issued for parts of Chicago area, with wet, slushy snow ahead

The first winter weather alert of the season for the Chicago area is here, with snow and slushy conditions on the horizon and wind chills making it feel like temperatures are in the 20s after the sun goes down. According to the National Weather Service, a winter weather advisory goes...

Cook County, IL · 20h