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Here’s a look at the most-read stories this week in Winnetka from a Lexus flipping in a car accident on Waukegan Road to readers weighing in the weapons ban in the village.
Here’s a look at the most-read stories this week in Skokie from a Skokie man getting $100,000 bail after police say he tried to sexually assult a senior in Chicago to Skokieans making impassioned pleas on concealed carry gun law.
Here’s a look at the most-read stories this week in Evanston from a Patch columinst asking where’s the outrage over violence to Evanston Mayor responding to Harley-Clarke Mansion Petition.
Evanston will host dance events on six Thursday nights throughout the summer, starting June 20 through August 1.
The Michelin-rated restaurant in River North will open its second location in Evanston.
While home prices appear to be on the rise in Northbrook, several other suburbs throughout the Chicago area continue to see prices hold steady or continue to drop, according to Crain's Chicago Business.
While home prices appear to be on the rise in Winnetka, several other suburbs throughout the Chicago area continue to see prices hold steady or continue to drop, according to Crain's Chicago Business.
While home prices appear to be on the rise in Wilmette, several other suburbs throughout the Chicago area continue to see prices hold steady or continue to drop, according to Crain's Chicago Business.
While home prices appear to be on the rise in Evanston, several other suburbs throughout the Chicago area continue to see prices hold steady or continue to drop, according to Crain's Chicago Business.
While home prices appear to be on the rise in Skokie, several other suburbs throughout the Chicago area continue to see prices hold steady or continue to drop, according to Crain's Chicago Business.
The star of Sofia Coppola's latest movie ‘The Bling Ring’ talks with RedEye about her experience.
The star of Sofia Coppola's latest movie ‘The Bling Ring’ talks with RedEye about her experience.
Glenview’s Plan Commission will continue discussing the proposal at the Aug. 13 meeting, Chicago Tribune reports.
The city is looking to clean up its streetscape.
A student on the Evanston campus was diagnosed with a laboratory-confirmed case of mumps, the Daily Northwestern reports.
Freshmen, sophomores and juniors in the 2013-2014 school year at Glenbrook High School District 225 school’s will each have a personal device, Chicago Tribune reports.
Dr. Jerome Agrest, 85, wanted to sell his practice to someone professional and warm, Glenview Announcement reports.
Winnetka’s Zoning Board of Appeals recently recommended giving zoning relief to the owners of the Gage House at 1175 Whitebridge Hill Road, Chicago Tribune reported.
