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Illinois Holocaust Museum set to reopen this week after renovations

After closing for more than a year to remodel, the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center will reopen its Skokie location Wednesday with new exhibits and improved visitor experiences. “When the world feels in crisis, people look to history for lessons on resilience, on survival, on how to navigate tough...

Skokie, IL · 18h
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Evanston-Sckokie to vote on school closures Monday

A vote at a Monday night school board meeting is expected to decide whether Evanston-Skokie School District 65 will close two schools.

Evanston, IL · 1d

The Center Square

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Illinois news in brief: Northwestern antisemitism coalition calls out exclusion of Wildcats for Israel; Pritzker pauses public events; Chicago report touts taxpayer-funded youth impact

Northwestern antisemitism coalition calls out exclusion of Wildcats for Israel The Coalition Against Antisemitism at Northwestern University says the school has launched a formal investigation after a discrimination complaint against Spoon University's Northwestern chapter. Spoon canceled its Cultural Food Fest last week due to backlash from three groups over the inclusion of Wildcats for Israel, a student-led organization dedicated to educating the Northwestern community about Israel. The coalition noted that Northwestern's November 28, 2025 federal resolution agreement followed the federal government's freeze of more than $1 billion in university research funding amid investigations into antisemitism and other compliance concerns. “It is chilling that in 2026, at my own alma mater, we are witnessing Jewish and Israeli students being singled out and excluded from a celebration of cultural diversity,” said Northwestern alumna Wendy Sachs in a statement. Pritzker pauses public events Gov. J.B. Pritzker has paused public events due to an outpatient urology procedure scheduled on Monday. Matt Hill, the governor’s deputy chief of staff for communications, said this is the standard and final follow-up to the same procedure he completed in May 2026. Later that month, the governor said he went to a Springfield hospital after he felt something that

Illinois · 1d

evanstonroundtable.com

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Parent group poll of 665 Evanston voters shows opposition to District 65 plans

A poll released Monday by the parent group For a Brighter Evanston showed that most of the 665 registered Evanston voters it surveyed oppose Evanston/Skokie School District 65’s current plan for addressing budget deficits. The survey also showed support for holding off on closing schools until the district has longer-term plans, according to a Monday morning press release.

Evanston, IL · 14h
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“It’s detective work”: Community project maps the places that shaped Black Evanston’s history

In 1916, a lynch mob murdered wealthy Black landowner Anthony Crawford in Abbeville, South Carolina. This killing spurred an outflux of Black families from the region, many of them relocating to a small but growing city in the North Shore of Chicago – Evanston. Today, many members of Evanston’s...

Evanston, IL · 1d

exploreelginarea.com

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A Salute to Our Veterans: Elgin Area Veterans Day Ceremonies and Events

Veterans Day, celebrated on November 11th each year, is a time to honor and thank those who have served our country. The Elgin area offers a variety of events and ceremonies to commemorate this important day. Here’s a look at some of the highlights:. Ceremonies. Dundee Township Park District’s...

Elgin, IL · 1d

evanstonroundtable.com

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Letter: Mayoral candidates should address schools issue

I have no particular interest in any of the mayoral candidates, and my only connection to the Evanston schools is that I have three grandchildren in elementary school. I read the recent story about the six candidates and followed the links to their websites and was very surprised to find that most of the candidates had little to no mention of schools in their priorities.

Evanston, IL · 18h

chronicleillinois.com

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GOP feeling blue as Democrats reign in DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties

DuPage, Kane and Kendall counties have completed a remarkable transition from deep Republican red to overall Democratic blue. Following the Nov. 3 election, DuPage County Democratic Chair Reid McCollum issued a statement celebrating a “total Democratic victory in DuPage.” . “Democratic candidates won every contested race in DuPage County...

Dupage County, IL · 3d

mcdmag.com

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Lurie Children’s Receives State Approval for Proposed Downers Grove Hospital, Outpatient Center

Officials from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Illinois announced its Certificate of Need application for a proposed pediatric hospital and outpatient center in Downers Grove has been approved by the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board. The proposed hospital will be Lurie Children’s first...

Downers Grove, IL · 21h

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Democrats Claim a Seat at McHenry County’s Table

Illinois county votes for Democratic gubernatorial candidate for first time since 1852. McHenry County, the reddest of the collar counties surrounding Chicago, is riding the blue wave that swept through the political world this week. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker became the first Democratic governor to carry the county since 1852,...

Mchenry County, IL · 2d

mchenrycountyblog.com

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By a 3-2 Vote Backyard Honey Bee Hives Will Be Alowed in Lake in the Hills without Licensing

From the minutes of the last Lake in the Hills Village Board meeting:. Request to Approve Ordinances Amending the Zoning and Municipal Codes to Allow for Residential/Hobby Beekeeping. Summarized by Director of Community Development John Svalenka. On July 21, 2026, the Village received an anonymous complaint reporting that the resident...

Lake In The Hills, IL · 1d

mchenrycountyblog.com

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Lake in the Hills Police Pension Funded at Over 93% versus About 50% for State Government;s

From the minutes of the last Lake in the Hills meetng:. Total net position of the fund increased by $8,602,867 or 16.2% from the prior year. The recommended Village contribution increased by $79,856 from the prior year to $1,357,295. The actual investment return for the fund was 16.3% for the...

Lake In The Hills, IL · 2d

Cleveland Jewish News

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‘Zero sense of panic,’ Chicago Federation says of recently passed anti-Israel state measures

In March 2026, Elyse Cutler saw a screenshot of a petition a parent posted in a WhatsApp group that she manages for Jewish parents of high schoolers. The image suggested that there was an effort to get an anti-Israel referendum on the ballot for the upcoming midterm elections. “I’d never...

Chicago, IL · 23h

2urbangirls.com

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How to Choose a Reliable Moving Company in Southeast Wisconsin

Moving to or within Southeast Wisconsin means trusting strangers with everything you own, your furniture, your grandmother’s china, and the boxes your kids packed themselves. Choosing the wrong company can turn an already stressful day into a nightmare of damaged belongings, surprise charges, and no-shows. Choosing the right one makes the whole process feel manageable.

Wisconsin · 18h

CBS Chicago

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Crowd of hundreds try to push The Bean 7 inches to the left

Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Chicago Sunday to try to push the Bean seven inches to the left.

Chicago, IL · 1d

CBS Chicago

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If this ocean current collapses, it could impact Chicago weather for 1,000 years

In "The Day After Tomorrow," global warming shuts down a major ocean current, leading to abrupt climate change and catastrophic impacts around the world. Studies today suggest the same ocean current may be nearing collapse. If it does, it could change Chicago's weather for 1,000 years.

Chicago, IL · 1d

hoodline.com

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Mount Greenwood Rink Gets New Chiller After Closure Scare Rattles Neighbors

Mount Greenwood Park Fieldhouse — Announced Learn-To-Skate Registration Venue. The outdoor ice rink at Mount Greenwood Park has a new chiller as the Chicago Park District gears up to open the facility for the season, easing fears in a neighborhood that was recently bracing for the rink to go dark for good. The equipment arrived just weeks after rumors of a possible closure sent local hockey families into a panic.

Chicago, IL · 2d

FOX 32 Chicago

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How Chicago plans to fix deadly streets for bikes and scooters

Chicago, IL · 1d

Fox 32 Chicago

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Harvey daycare investigated after former employee posts roach video

A former employee of Hugs and Snugs Day Care Academy No. 2 in Harvey alleges roaches were present throughout the facility. The daycare's owner acknowledges previous pest issues but maintains the facility is safe and receives monthly pest control services. State officials have launched an investigation, while records show 12...

Harvey, IL · 16h

American Songwriter

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Born 83 Years Ago Today in the Windy City, the Drummer Whose Band Went From the Top 5 to Making Commercials for Coca-Cola and the US Navy

On this day (November 9) in 1943, Lee Graziano was born in Chicago, Illinois. He is best known as the drummer for the 1960s pop band The American Breed. They notched a few top 40 hits in the mid-60s. Their biggest chart success was the 1967 single “Bend Me, Shape Me,” which landed in the top 10 in the United States and Canada. They also recorded jingles for major corporations, including Coca-Cola, Bell Telephone, the United States Navy, and American Airlines.

Chicago, IL · 21h