Protest against vaccine mandates held in Highland Park, where the vaccination rate is 82 percent
The zip code 60035, which is in Highland Park, has one of Illinois' highest vaccination rates. More than 94% of residents have gotten at least one dose, and over 82% are fully vaccinated.
Highland Park residents plan Sunday rally to 'End the Vaccine Mandate'
Rally organizers say this is a fight for a medical freedom and privacy, and that the proof of vaccination rule is hurting Chicago area businesses.
Proof of vaccination mandate faces pushback in Highland Park
Another Chicago suburb is getting pushback over rules that require proof of vaccination to get into certain businesses.
Hate crime investigation launched after racist, anti-Semitic graffiti found on Highland Park synagogue
Someone scrawled a racial slur and a message attacking Black and Jewish people on a wall outside of Central Avenue Synagogue.
'Best Small Cities in America': 14 towns in Illinois, Indiana rank among top 10 percent
A new listing of the ‘Best Small Cities in America’ might add fuel to the fire for the people encouraging residents of Illinois to move to Indiana. Carmel, Indiana ranks the second best small city in America, according to Wallet Hub.
2nd Annual Infusion Fest taking place in Highland Park
Ravinia Brewing Co. is holding their annual Infusion Fest Saturday Oct. 2.
18 Illinois schools named 'Blue Ribbon Schools' by Department of Education
The schools that are honored fit into two categories: schools that are among the state's highest performing, and schools that among the best at closing achievement gaps.
Chicago-area home prices continue to climb, with 24% spike in Gary and 19% spike in Zion
The average price for a home in Gary is $53,922, up 24.5% in just one year. In Zion, the average home costs $158,306, up 19.5%. In Chicago, home prices are up 10.1% to an average of $296,603.
Ravinia Festival announces expanded concert schedule
Ravinia Festival is expanding its summer performance schedule.
Ravinia Festival unveils 2021 summer concert lineup
The Ravinia Festival released its summer concert schedule Wednesday in the latest sign of more events returning to the Chicago area.
Suspected grenade, other materials found at Openlands Lakeshore Preserve in Highland Park
Openlands Lakeshore Preserve in suburban Highland Park remains closed after a suspected grenade and other World War II-era materials were found on the lakefront last week.
Heavy snow rolls into Chicago; O’Hare records largest snowfall in 5 years
Chicago’s second major winter storm in a week dumped nearly a foot of snow in some parts of the city by Monday morning.
Car rally held by residents in several Illinois school districts call for the return of in-person schooling
Residents in Illinois School Districts # 109, 112 and 113 (covering Deerfield, Highland Park, Highwood, Fort Sheridan and Riverwoods) participated in a Car Rally on Saturday, showing their support for in-person schooling in these school districts.
Man wanted for attempted child luring in Highland Park: police
Police are searching for a man who allegedly tried to coax a 12-year-old girl to follow him in Highland Park in the north suburbs.