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.

'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.

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 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.

Lovin' Local: Pixca Restaurant in Highland Park
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Fernando Angelina from Pixca Restaurant talks about how his business has fared since the onset of COVID-19.

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.

Highland Park mother of three tests positive for coronavirus
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It all started with a burning sensation in her lungs at the gym. But within a week, Highland Park mom of three Terri Chaseley was hospitalized, testing positive for coronavirus. She joined Good Day Chicago on Monday to talk about her recovery.