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Assistant principal of D65’s Washington Elementary charged with sexual abuse of child
The assistant principal of an elementary school in Evanston-Skokie Community Consolidated School District 65, who had previously been accused and cleared…
District 65 board has its 7th member, also discusses new transportation policy
(Editor’s Note: This story is based on reporting from Hope Perry of the Evanston RoundTable, a neighboring independent newsroom….
227-unit Solo Cup redevelopment a done deal
The future of one of Lake County’s most prized redevelopment opportunities is now set as officials gave the green…
Police Reports: Graffiti reported in Highland Park, other towns; car burglaries in Skokie
The following reports were pulled from the latest incident summaries provided by law enforcement departments in our coverage area (Wilmette,…
Company behind Skokie restaurant, and several others in area, files for bankruptcy
Related entities that own four area restaurants, including one that has operated in Skokie for more than 60 years, filed bankruptcy…
News Briefs: HP gets $1M for water plant; Post-office site survey; Chili cookoff on Sunday; Ill. 9th forum on Thursday
The City of Highland Park recently celebrated the receipt of $1.09 million in federal funding to upgrade its water treatment plant….
12 departments respond to blaze in Wilmette house
A Wilmette home undergoing renovations caught fire on Monday afternoon in the 2200 block of Kenilworth Avenue. No injuries were reported….
‘His Heart is as Big as His Whole Body’: Homeless-shelter client turned employee celebrated as key to program’s success
Robert Gaiter didn’t have a home when he first walked into the Niles Township Respite Center. Today, he helps…
‘Kinda old’ comics sell out Wilmette Theatre and are gearing up for Round 2
Four comedians walk into a community theater … No, this isn’t the lead-in to a joke, but rather, the lead-in…
How the Winnetka Park District’s new dog-beach plans risk a $3 million donation
The Winnetka Park Board is editing its plans for fencing at the Centennial Park dog beach after a Village commission…
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