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With dangerous cold (-35 wind chill) en route, view school closures, warming center locations
Temperatures across the North Shore will plummet to dangerous levels beginning Thursday evening, according to the National Weather Service. An…
Village celebrates the shop and artists who make Skokie the ‘violin capital of the country’
Rows and rows of handcrafted violins, cellos, violas and bows hang from the walls inside Peter Seman’s store. Toward…
$1 million payment replaces affordable homes in plan for 245-unit Old Orchard project
When construction eventually finishes and the two office towers near the Old Orchard shopping center in Skokie are converted into…
Following lengthy session, Kenilworth trustees delay decision on Park Place
After working their way through two of the Village of Kenilworth’s commissions, plans to demolish two storefronts and replace…
Northfield Parks referendum will be back on ballots in March
A margin of 32 votes was enough for a result on the Northfield Park District referendum in 2025, but it was not…
Police Reports: Arrestee had replica firearm, plus car burglaries and retail-theft arrest
The following reports were pulled from the latest incident summaries provided by law enforcement departments in our coverage area (Wilmette,…
‘Not Just a Store:’ Resident’s new acai spot coming soon to downtown Skokie
Amy Feldman had lived in Skokie for just a few months before the pandemic hit. As the ensuing years of…
Highland Park native teams with 96-year-old grandmother to tell the true story of Little Britches
Big stories can come from small beginnings — and sometimes, four little hooves. Written by North Shore native Emily Tuchman and…
Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Evan Mintzer, Highland Park basketball
Evan Mintzer is a senior guard for the Giants. He recently put up 20 points in a conference game against Niles…
In Tribute: Northfield’s Bob Pulford created extensive family, NHL legacy
Bob Pulford and his wife, Roslyn, moved to Northfield when the late Bill Wirtz hired him to be the coach…
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