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ETHS: Still trying to determine scope of breach

2 hours 50 min ago

Hopes to determine within next 24 hours when school will re-open.

Equity Priority designation begins to take shape

8 hours 11 min ago

Panel debates which buildings should get flexibility in meeting city’s zero emission rules.

Cybersecurity incident targets ETHS

10 hours 40 min ago

Ransomware attack leads to cancellation of summer school classes, other activities Monday and Tuesday.

Studio 5 to host Down Home Weekend

Sun, 06/07/2026 - 10:00

Down Home Weekend, happening June 12-14, will allow audiences to participate in Americana-themed music and dancing.

Council to consider two options for sweepstakes machines

Sun, 06/07/2026 - 05:00

Set limits — or ban them?

Burns pitches his own property tax relief plan

Sat, 06/06/2026 - 07:47

Alders looks to expand the city’s emergency assistance program to provide relief to homeowners.

A final sendoff at Kingsley

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 18:39

Parents gather to “clap out” staff — and kids — one last time.

Failed to pass: Glock ban, drug board, more

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 11:30

Many key bills failed to reach a final vote before lawmakers adjourned. May get another chance in the fall.

Schakowsky join call for U.S. Attorney to resign

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 11:20

Joins Biss, Stratton and others.

The last ‘last day’ at Rhodes & Kingsley

Fri, 06/05/2026 - 11:17

Both schools close as District 65 downsizes its building “footprint.”

Elleson, Biss opponent, reflects GOP identity crisis

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 19:54

Arlington Heights pastor shares his views five months before the election.

Quadrel Tenants Union reach deal with landlord

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 18:10

The collectively-bargained leases cover roughly 120 units, the union says.

15,000 expected at Main Street Fair

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 18:08

This year’s event expands to include a kids area in Eiden Park.

Bookstores are back

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 11:15

Helped by the reaction against cell phones/tablets/digital technology.

Finance panel wants to codify policy for unbudgeted expenses

Thu, 06/04/2026 - 05:14

Unexpected costs over $500,000 would require committee’s review before City Council vote.

Bigger Soul & Smoke space about to open

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 15:53

Owners say the expanded 5th Ward BBQ restaurant will debut later this month.

Apartments planned on Asbury near Green Bay

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 15:33

Four-story building with six units plus an ADU.

Bill limits social media targeting of kids

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 15:08
Requires age verification on operating system, limits nighttime notifications

Wheeling man faces gun charge after traffic stop

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 12:47

Police say he had a loaded Glock 19 handgun with an extended magazine.

A different sound from the District 65 podium

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 10:00

Speaker breaks into tears as he thanks the school board for special ed services.

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