Local author celebrates launch of her debut children’s book in Highland Park

Have you ever read a children’s book inspired by the real trials and triumphs of twins? Well, now you…

New Trier sets tone early, knocks off Loyola to claim sectional

There’s a first time for everything, and New Trier volleyball picked the best time for that first time. Notorious…

Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Grace Kreutz, Loyola Academy volleyball

Grace Kreutz is a senior outside hitter who has helped the Ramblers to a school record for wins (32) this season….

Middle Eastern spot Maz Mez to fill storefront left by Big Tomato

Downtown Wilmette’s momentum keeps sizzling. The latest addition to the village’s dining scene, Maz Mez, will soon open…

Judge asks for amended complaint against Wilmette Park District

A Cook County judge on Oct. 31 granted in part the Wilmette Park District’s motion to dismiss a $5 million lawsuit…

Dramatic semifinal wins set up New Trier-Loyola sectional championship match

The playoff road got rockier Tuesday for both Loyola Academy and New Trier, the top two seeds in the IHSA…

Politician Roundup: U.S. Reps. Schakowsky, Schneider coast; Gabel and Gong-Gershowitz too; Dems take local state’s attorney races

Voters in the 9th Congressional District elected U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) to her 14th term in Congress on…

Voters support additional mental health services for Moraine Township

Moraine Township will be getting more mental-health resources very soon. More than 70% of voters in the township, which includes Highwood…

Glencoe Parks referendum sails to approval on Election Night

The Glencoe community is behind its park district and its efforts to complete a number of improvement projects. Glencoe voters —…

Highland Park shows overwhelming support for change to liquor-license law

A sobering percentage of Highland Park voters believe the city should amend its code to allow elected officials to hold…