UPDATE: Winter Storm Advisory Issued for Lake, McHenry Counties
Update, 10:30 p.m.:A winter weather advisory is in effect for Lake and McHenry Counties from 4 to 9 p.m. Thursday. The winter storm watch is no longer in effect, according to the National Weather...
View ArticleBusted: Hair Salon Bandit Charged with 11 Counts of Robbery
The Cook County State's Attorney's Office approved 11 counts of armed robbery against an Evanston man today. The announcement was made at the Skokie Police Department at 10:30 a.m. Jason Logsdon, 41,...
View ArticleFeb. 8 is National Girl Scout Cookie Day: Where to Buy Cookies?
Girl Scouts of the USA has declared Friday, Feb. 8, as the first-ever National Girl Scout Cookie Day! National Girl Scout Cookie Day highlights the 5 Skills Girl Scouts learn through the World’s...
View ArticleLake Forest Man Hospitalized After Car Crash
The information below comes from the Lake Forest Police Department. A two car crash occurred at Route 41 and Old Elm Road on Wednesday, according to the Lake Forest Police Department. A car turning...
View ArticleHighland Park Native Seeks to Build Shelter for Senior Pets
Animal advocate Adrianne Grade wants to make sure aging dogs and cats have a good home to live out the rest of their lives. The Highland Park native, a former urology nurse with experience caring for...
View ArticleCHJS Tigers Top Vernon Hills
Feb. 5 The Final Score: Chicagoland Jewish High School 74, Vernon Hills 66 Tigers’ Star Performer: Josh Newlander of Skokie tossed in 30 points, grabbed four rebounds, dished out four...
View ArticleState of the State: What Does Illinois Need to Fix?
Gov. Pat Quinn voiced his support for gay marriage in Illinois, a minimum wage hike and tougher gun laws during his State of the State speech Wednesday afternoon, according to the Chicago Tribune. The...
View ArticleExcessive Delays Reported at O'Hare Due to Weather
Flights at O’Hare airport are being delayed an average of 129 minutes today. Weather is to blame for the delays, which are reported as “excessive” on flightstats.com. It’s a different story over at...
View ArticleMild Winter Might Mean More Coyotes
The mild winter weather might be causing more coyotes to hang around Highland Park, according to a Heller Nature Center naturalist. Want Highland Park news in your inbox? Sign up for the newsletter. A...
View ArticleChicago Bears Increase Ticket Prices for 2013 Season
The Chicago Bears have announced ticket prices for the 2013 season. Invoices are scheduled to be sent to season ticket holders beginning Wednesday with full payment due by Friday, April 5, according...
View ArticleLake Forest's Ragdale Calling for Artists to Design New Outdoor Performance...
Ragdale, a nationally-acclaimed artist residency program in Lake Forest, is putting out the call seeking artists, architects and designers to submit their concept plan for a new outdoor performance...
View ArticleHighwood Man Charged with Fleeing Car Crash
A man has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident after rear ending a car in Highland Park on Wednesday, then crashing into a dumpster and running away on foot. Want Highland Park news in...
View ArticleMajor Snowfall Expected in Lake, McHenry Counties
What was initially looking like a non-event as of late last night, with just 1-3 inches of snow expected, has turned into a major snowfall that is already resulting in after-school activities being...
View ArticleLove is in the Air at First Bank of Highland Park
Don't have a valentine this year? You need some inspiration! Take heart in the heartwarming love stories on display throughout February at First Bank of Highland Park. The ode to romance opened on Feb....
View ArticleUPDATE: Final Snowfall Totals Across Northern Illinois
Update, 1:25 p.m. Feb. 7: The National Weather Service released its final list of snowfall totals today. As of 10:30 a.m., the highest total was in Beach Park, which saw 9.6 inches. Many other...
View ArticleGlencoe's Play Cafe Offers Fun for Kids and Parents
Many people associate cafés with quiet afternoons, cups of coffee and a relaxing break with friends — but most people also don't cry when it's time to leave. That's not the case at Olly Olly Play Café...
View ArticleMorrison Looking at Private Club Property Tax Issue
State Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) has decided to look at ways the Illinois General Assembly can require private golf clubs to pay property taxes on their improved real estate after learning of...
View Article$2.15M Lake Forest Home Soaks in Sunshine
From elegant and stately mansions to modern, environmentally-friendly abodes, the North Shore is full of one-of-a-kind homes. Each week, Patch features one ‘Wow House’ that catches our attention. This...
View Article5 Things You Should Know About Chinese New Year
The celebration of the Chinese New Year begins this Sunday. Let's usher in the Year of the Snake by learning about the most important holiday in much of Asia. 1. Though often called Chinese New year,...
View ArticleCross-Country Ski Trails Open at Lake County Forest Preserves
Cross-country skiing is now open along any Lake County Forest Preserve hiking trail, except at Ryerson Conservation Area in Riverwoods, where a 4-inch snow base is required to protect sensitive habitat...
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