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There’s new information regarding the murder of two teen boys in Palatine. Authorities believe the boys were specifically targeted and that the shooting may be gang- related.

Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around Northbrook.

A growing food chain recently opened another new store location in Illinois. Read on to learn more. On Saturday, September 16, 2023, the growing supermarket chain Cermak Fresh Market celebrated the grand opening of its newest Illinois location in Melrose Park, according to local sources.

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. — An investigation is underway in North Chicago after a woman was found dead in a car on Friday morning, according to police. North Chicago police say officers were called to the scene in the 1000 block of Victoria Avenue after residents in the area reportedly heard several gunshots fired just before […]

The driver fought back, and started yelling and honking the car's horn.

A stroke of luck recently shone on a lottery player in Carpentersville, a suburban town in the Chicago area, as they purchased a $30 Titanium Black 7s Instant Ticket from Shar's Armanetti Fine Wines & Spirits. This seemingly ordinary ticket turned out to be extraordinary, as it bore a $3 million jackpot prize. The Illinois Lottery confirmed this exciting news, making it the second time in three years that the same liquor store has sold a multi-million dollar winning lotto ticket.

In this article, we explore three exceptional pubs in Des Plaines. Have you had the chance to visit any of these establishments? If yes, we'd love to hear your experiences and thoughts in the comments section below.

The morning sky from the Dempster Street sailing beach. (Photo by Richard Cahan) Richard Cahan takes photos for the Evanston RoundTable. He also is publisher of CityFiles Press, a small but mighty media company that believes in the power of words and pictures. You can reach him at... More by Richard Cahan.

The Round Lake Area Schools in Round Lake, Illinois, were closed after a student attacked a staff member at a Board of Education meeting. The student later trespassed on school property, leading to a secure status being placed on the Round Lake High School campus. In another incident, a man in Round Lake was shot by a SWAT team after allegedly taking a woman hostage. Lastly, a 43-year-old Round Lake man was arrested for his fifth offense of drunken driving after crashing into a sign in the Edgerton area.

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

This week in Lake County, Illinois, several incidents occurred that impacted the safety of the community. These incidents included a man being shot by a SWAT team during a hostage situation, two men being charged with gunrunning, a 16-year-old murder suspect being denied a request to be tried as a juvenile, a suspect being apprehended following a dramatic foot chase, a woman being fatally shot while sitting in her vehicle, and Round Lake Area Schools closing after a student attacked a staff member.

On September 22, 2023, the Highland Park Police Department was informed of a bomb threat at Red Oak School, reported by an out-of-state law enforcement agency. The email threat did not mention a specific location in Highland Park. An extensive search of the school, which included bomb-detecting dogs, found no credible threat.

A suburban Chicago man accused of abandoning his dead wife’s body on the side of a road in Inverness was released on electronic monitoring during a detention hearing at the Cook County courthouse in Rolling Meadows today. Ivan Muryn, 28, of Palatine, is charged with failure to report an...

Elgin police officers arrested a 30-year-old Elgin man Wednesday evening after thwarting an alleged attempted armed robbery. EPD was dispatched to the 0-99 block of South State Street at approximately 9pm Wednessday for a report of a subject with a weapon and a possible attempted armed robbery. Upon arriving at the scene, officers immediately took the suspect into custody and recovered a firearm.

Stroud had been charged with involuntary manslaughter of a family member, two counts of child endangerment causing death. An appeals court has reversed the conviction of Jennifer B. Stroud, a 42-year-old woman from Park City, who had been sentenced to eight years for her son's death due to alleged medical neglect. Stroud had been charged with involuntary manslaughter of a family member and two counts of child endangerment causing death.

When Evanston girls swim coach Kevin Auger decided to switch to the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association (NISCA) point table years ago to determine the outcome of the Evanston Invitational, he knew that choice would offer much more than allowing every single entrant’s performance to count toward figuring out a champion.

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has unveiled several infrastructure projects in the west Lake County area. These projects are part of the fifth year of Rebuild Illinois, a capital program initiated by Governor JB Pritzker. The five key projects, with a combined budget of over $31 million, are designed to enhance safety, mobility, and quality of life. They are also expected to create and maintain jobs in the region.

A charming 3-story house near Evanston, Illinois recently found its new owners, selling for a price of $930,000 on September 22nd. Located at 748 Judson Ave, Evanston, IL, 60202, this home offers a spacious and comfortable living space with a generous 3,049 square feet. With 4 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, this house provides ample room for a growing family.

A stunning 2-story house near Arlington Heights, Illinois recently sold for an impressive $1,069,000 on September 20th. Located at 2633 N Waterman Ave, Arlington Heights, IL, 60004, this spacious home offers a luxurious and comfortable living experience.

A stunning 2-story house near Glenview, Illinois recently sold for an impressive $1,450,000 on September 15th. Located at 833 Chatham Rd, Glenview, IL, 60025, this house offers a luxurious and spacious living experience with its 7 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms.