Niles West Wolves put the pep in Pep Rally this Orange Friday
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The Nile West High School students share a pack mentality when it comes to winning. Wolves football is doing really well this year with help from the cheer team who is competing to go to IHSA State.

'Backlot Bash' returns to Skokie this weekend

One part of Oakton Street in Skokie closed down Thursday for the sake of live music, carnival rides, games, family activities and food.

Skokie's Backlot Bash returns
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A downtown summer street festival returns to the suburbs this weekend!

How to stay cool in Chicago's soupy heat
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It will continue to be extremely hot and humid through Thursday this week. Cook County has several places available for people to go to keep cool in this weather. There are many tips to stay safe while braving the weather, as well, such as staying hydrated and avoiding sugary drinks.

Bicyclist fatally struck by semi-truck on I-94 in Cook County

A bicyclist was killed after being hit by a semi-truck on Interstate 94 Friday night in north suburban Skokie.

Illinois Lottery hosts Powerball ticket giveaway ahead of $1 billion drawing

To celebrate the massive jackpot, the Illinois Lottery hosted a ‘Powerball Ticket Grab Challenge’ at five of the “winningest" Powerball stores in Illinois, giving players a chance to win free tickets ahead of Wednesday's drawing

Here's how you can get free Powerball tickets ahead of Wednesday's drawing

The Illinois Lottery is giving away 1,000 free Powerball tickets this week to residents looking to secure the eye-popping $1 billion jackpot.

Winnetka man found guilty of price gouging masks during COVID-19 pandemic

A Winnetka man was convicted on Thursday of price gouging customers who were looking to purchase N95 masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Trial begins for Chicago police sergeant accused of kneeling on suburban teen
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A Chicago police sergeant is on trial nearly a year after being caught on camera pinning a 14-year-old boy to the ground, in an incident that sparked protests and accusations of racial profiling.

Trial begins for Chicago police sergeant accused of kneeling on teen in Park Ridge

A Chicago police sergeant is on trial nearly a year after being caught on camera pinning a 14-year-old boy to the ground, in an incident that sparked protests and accusations of racial profiling.

Skokie police seek man reportedly masturbating while watching females

A man seen masturbating inside a parked SUV in north suburban Skokie is being sought by police, according to a community alert.

Motorcyclist, 56, killed in Round Lake Beach crash

A 56-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash Sunday morning in north suburban Round Lake Beach.

Chicago man charged with trying to kidnap woman in Evanston

Police said the attempted kidnapping happened on University Place. The victim told officers the man had tried to push her into his car, but she was able to escape.