'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.

3 Highland Park paramedics quarantined after treating patient with coronavirus

The paramedics were immediately isolated after being exposed to the patient who was at risk of COVID-19 due to recent international travel, and tested positive for the virus shortly after.

Chicago suburbs declare states of emergency

West suburban Oak Park was one of the first take the step, with the village board saying on Friday that they were declaring a local public health emergency.

Water boil order issued in Highland Park

A boil order was issued Thursday for commercial properties in north suburban Highland Park after a water main break.

Carol's Cookies of Northbrook celebrating 40 years
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Carol Goodman started her business in 1979 out of her own kitchen in Highland Park. Now 40 years later, you can find her cookies in stores across the country and she runs the nationwide brand out of her Northbrook bakery with her son Jeff.