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Columbus Day Dumped for Indigenous Peoples' Day in Evanston

Second Monday in October will honor native tribes instead of European immigrants in Chicago suburb.

'Best Night of My Life': 2 North Suburban Girls Dance With Justin Bieber (VIDEO)

Jordyn Shapiro, of Highland Park, and Hannah Ohel, of Long Grove, talk about sharing a stage for one night with the pop star.

Eddy 'The Chief' Clearwater to Enter Blues Hall of Fame

The longtime Skokie resident will be enshrined in Memphis during a May 4 ceremony.

Couldn't Buy Ravinia Tickets Online? Venue Blames Payment Processing Firm

Early morning errors frustrate many fans hoping to purchase concert seats for the upcoming season.

Deerfield HS Dancer Will Share the Stage With Ciara at WE Day

Kaitlyn Soloway is 1 of 4 Deerfield dancers who will perform as part of Thursday's youth event.

Judge Delays Ruling on New Hearing for Ex-Day Care Worker Convicted of Murder

Lawyers for Melissa Calusinski say new X-ray evidence shows she isn't responsible for the death of a 16-month-old Deerfield boy in 2009.

Arlington Racecourse, Horsemen's Group Sign New Contract

The agreement means horse racing at the track will begin on schedule on May 6.

Ex-Public Safety Officer Sues Oakton Community College Over Firing, Fliers

Joan Nebel accuses the school of defaming her in fliers that used her photo and advertised a "problem employee" seminar.

It's Alive! Chicago Botanic Garden's Latest Corpse Flower Blooms (VIDEO)

The garden will have special hours Tuesday and Wednesday to let visitors get a whiff of the rare plant's foul smell.

Skokie Man Shot While Teaching Concealed Carry Class

The gun accidentally fired, injuring the 35-year-old while he was teaching in McHenry County Sunday.

Lake Bluff Man Plans Run for 10th District Representative

Joseph W. Kopsick seeks the Libertarian Party endorsement to run for the U.S. House of Representatives against Bob Dold, Brad Schneider.

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