‘Wait Until 8th’ movement aims to protect kids by delaying smartphone use
The national campaign encourages parents to delay giving smartphones until after 8th grade, easing social pressure and helping shield children from the negative effects of social media.
Missing 13-year-old boy from Wilmette found safe: police
A 13-year-old boy reported missing from north suburban Wilmette has been found safe in Chicago.
Chicago suburb named safest, richest U.S. city in new 2025 ranking
A Chicago suburb just ranked No. 1 on the list of America's safest and richest cities.
Chicago skaters honor DC plane crash victims with tribute performance
Some of the best young figure skaters in the Chicago area gathered Saturday for a tribute to those who died in the January plane crash over Washington, D.C.
Illinois skaters to honor victims of DC plane crash with memorial performance
Three weeks after a devastating plane crash killed 28 members of the U.S. figure skating community, skaters in Illinois are coming together to honor their fallen friends and coaches.
Cybersecurity breach exposes data of thousands in suburban school districts
Wilmette Public Schools District 39 announced Thursday that a cybersecurity breach has compromised data for approximately 16,000 current and former students and 3,000 staff members.
Cook County man convicted for filing false tax returns, attempting to tamper with a witness
A federal jury convicted a 75-year-old attorney from Wilmette this week on charges of tax fraud, attempting to tamper with a witness and violating a court order.
4 Chicago suburbs ranked among the top safest, wealthiest cities in the country: study
Four Chicago suburbs have been ranked among the top 30 safest and wealthiest cities in the nation.
'Wait Until 8th': Campaign against early smartphone use gains momentum in Chicagoland
A grassroots "collective-action" solution to keep smartphones out of the hands of young children is quickly gaining steam.
3 Chicago suburbs make list of wealthiest suburbs in America
Three Chicago suburbs have made the list of the Top 50 Wealthiest Suburbs in America.
Controversy brews in Wilmette over new fees, fence at Gillson's South Beach
Controversy is brewing in Wilmette over a new fence and fee system implemented at Gillson's South Beach.
Wayfair's Wilmette store opening: From online to in-store shopping and dining
Wayfair is marking a significant shift from digital to brick-and-mortar retail with the opening of a store in Wilmette.