ShotSpotter to vie for another Chicago deal as Mayor Brandon Johnson seeks new first-responder technology
A ShotSpotter representative said Monday the company behind the tool, SoundThinking, plans to respond to the request in a bid ...
Lake Bluff Public Library Board names Lake Forest resident interim director, starts search for permanent director
David Seleb, who has led operations at several area libraries, has been named the interim Lake Bluff Public Library director ...
‘Pineapple pursuit’ burger takes top prize as cops become cooks for a cause
Members of the La Grange Park Police Department served up a variety of burgers on Saturday while raising money for Special ...
As suicide deaths become more common among young kids in Illinois, one Waukegan mom mourns her 10-year-old daughter
In Illinois, experts say suicide is the second leading cause of death among kids aged 10 to 14, and the third leading cause ...
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Gary environmental group explains benefits of green steel at sustainability conference
Northwest Indiana is the nation’s largest steelmaking region, said Gary Councilwoman Lori Latham, D-1st, and area ...
‘This is probably one of the best apple fests we’ve gone to’ Long Grove Apple Fest
There were deep-fried apples and apple cider donuts. Add to that apple sangria at the Long Grove Lions Club booth. The ...
To fend off potential state takeover, Evanston/Skokie District 65 may close schools, lay off staff
A financial consultant painted a dire picture for the Evanston Skokie School District 65 at its board meeting on Monday.
Review: Steppenwolf Theatre goes off-brand with ‘Noises Off,’ but with only limited success
This is Michael Frayn’s backstage farce and some parts tickled me a great deal. But overall, too much moved too slowly, and ...
Ford Heights mayor convicted of embezzling village funds
A Cook County judge said Griffin is guilty of embezzling public funds “to benefit himself, his family and his friends.” ...
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Chicago Int’l Film Fest lineup: ‘Piano Lesson,’ André Holland and ‘Here’ by Robert Zemeckis
Announced Monday, the 60th Chicago International Film Festival’s full lineup includes a wealth of popular fall festival ...
Oswego OKs concept plans for nine-hole indoor golf course: ‘This is first on the Earth right in Oswego’
This is fantastic. There’s nowhere in the world like this. This is first on the Earth right in Oswego,” Village President ...
Community news: Fall festivals and adult education enrollment
Neighbors’ Educational Opportunities (NEO), a regional hub for high school completion opportunities, will offer opportunities for prospective students to learn about NEO’s New Vistas High School and ...