Fireworks shows in Chicago and the suburbs happening on Saturday, July 3rd
Looking for Saturday night July 3rd fireworks in Chicago and the suburbs this Fourth of July weekend? There are lots of shows to choose from.
2021-2022 will be Chicago Blackhawks announcer Pat Foley's last season in the booth
Foley has worked with the Blackhawks for decades. His first stint was 1981 to 2006, and he worked for the NHL team again from 2008 until this week.
Chicago area prep school asks students how they 'wield' white privilege in assignment
Students at a top Chicagoland Jesuit college preparatory school were forced to answer questions about how they have benefitted from white privilege and how they "wield this privilege."
Electric blanket suspected in Wilmette fire that displaced 5
Five people were displaced in a fire that may have been caused by an electric blanket Sunday in suburban Wilmette.
Duo hits 3 banks in 3 hours in Naperville, Lombard, Wilmette: FBI
The FBI is seeking a duo that allegedly robbed three Chicago-area banks in as many hours Monday.
FBI, Wilmette police search for suspects in Byline Bank robbery
Local and federal authorities are searching for two people suspected of robbing a bank Monday in north suburban Wilmette.
3 motorcyclists ejected, critically hurt in Edens Expy. crash
Three people on motorcycles were critically hurt Wednesday night in a crash on the Edens Expressway near Wilmette, according to Illinois State Police.
Lovin' Local: Backyard BBQ keeps the flame going in Wilmette
Dan Marquerite, owner of Backyard BBQ, talks about how his business has been faring as the coronavirus outbreak extends into the summer months.
Loyola Academy cancels classes for second day after coronavirus exposure
Loyola Academy in Wilmette canceled classes again for Tuesday after administrators learned a student had contact with someone who tested positive for coronavirus.
Loyola Academy cancels classes after student had contact with coronavirus patient
The school will undergo “advanced cleaning” on Monday and officials will announce plans for the rest of the week later in the day.
Community surprises crossing guard, known for putting smiles on kids' faces, for 80th birthday: 'I am blessed'
Crossing guard Alec Childress greets school children every morning on the corner of 9th and Lake streets in Wilmette, Ill.
Ricky Byrdsong's death at hands of white supremacist still prevalent 20 years later
Two weeks from now, it will be 20 years since a white supremacist killed popular former Northwestern basketball coach Ricky Byrdsong, bringing nationwide attention to hate crimes in the Heartland.