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3 Republicans vie to run for 17th House
Three Republicans will face off Feb. 2 to determine who challenges Democrat Daniel Biss for the 17th Illinois House seat.
Cross-dressing convict charged in bank heist
A Skokie teenager serving a prison sentence on drug charges robbed a Park Ridge bank last year while dressed in women's clothing, authorities suspect.
Everybody cut 'Footloose' in Skokie production
Teens find small town life dull until Ren arrives in "Footloose," at Devonshire Playhouse Youth Theatre, 4400 Greenwood, Skokie, 7 p.m. Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays, through Nov.
Four challengers to seek Schakowsky seat
No Democratic rivals have stepped forward to challenge U.S. Rep. Janice Schakowsky of Evanston for the privilege of representing the 9th Congressional District, but there's no shortage of candidates eager to take on Schakowsky a year from now.
A Franklin Park resident is frustrated because his property tax bill is up $700 over last year.
Share + Nov 1, 2009 7:11 pm US/Central Reporting Vince Gerasole It's a taxing weekend for Cook County home owners.
Chicago: Sick of Baseball and Football? Leap Over to Chicago's Dance Festival
Every November, dance aficionados head to Chicago for the city's month-long boogie festival, Dance Chicago to see everything from ballroom to ballet to clogging to hip-hop. This year marks the 15th anniversary of Dance Chicago, and while you can expect some good dancing, the fest is changing it up this year.
For Library in Robbins, IL, Precarious Survival
The William Leonard Public Library District in the impoverished south of Chicago suburb Robbins, IL, remains open, and should do so through November, but "every day is a struggle," says administrator Priscilla Coatney.
9TH Congressional District: Skokie attorney to seek Schakowsky seat
U.S. Rep. Janice Schakowsky dropped her bid for a possible U.S. Senate run in June and decided instead to seek re-election to a seventh term representing the 9th Congressional District.
Death of Skokie man at work ruled accidental
The Cook County Medical Examinier's office ruled that the death of a Skokie man working in Park Ridge was accidental.
Cook County 2ND District Circuit Court: Burns sentenced to three-year prison term
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Dance Chicago takes bold step by moving to multiple venues
This season marks the 15th anniversary of that monthlong smorgasbord known as Dance Chicago.
The Mix: Really cool things to do
Mickey Mouse stars in the Disney Live! Rockin' Road Show, opening tonight at the Rosemont Theatre.
Skokie Boulevard: Car rams Wilmette tanning salon; 3 hurt
Three people were injured when a car driven by an 85-year-old man plowed through the window wall of a store in the Wilmette Commons strip mall, on the Wilmette-Skokie border.
Skokie man dead after construction accident
A Skokie man died Tuesday after an accident with sewer equipment in Park Ridge. Joseph Patyk, 32, of 821 Lawndale Ave.
The Met seeks new talent with Audition Finals Nov. 1
Metropolitan Opera National Council, Central Region, will hold its Audition Finals at 2 p.m. on Nov.
Stimulus Funds: Fed money to upgrade Main Street
A new resurfacing project along beaten-up Main Street will begin next spring and be funded mostly through President Barack Obama's federal stimulus plan.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Skokie-Based Defense Contractor MPC Products Corp. to Pay U.S. $25...
A north suburban defense contractor has agreed to pay the United States a $2.5 million criminal fine and an additional $22.5 million civil judgment to settle federal allegations that it overcharged the government in a series of military contracts extending over a decade, ending in 2005.
Man Completes 50 Jobs in 50 States
A Skokie, Ill., man who has finished his quest to work 50 jobs in 50 states said his hardest task was making cheese in Wisconsin.
CTA: Resident group opposes Skokie Swift expansion
A community group opposed to the CTA's original plan to extend the Yellow Line to a terminus in the parking lot at Niles North High School now officially opposes any rail expansion to the Old Orchard area.