Evanston/Skokie District 65 is weighing closure of up to three elementary schools to close a multimillion-dollar budget gap; the board is split and parents are pushing back.

An autopsy found Mario D. Frazier died of multiple sharp force injuries after a Nov. 25 stabbing in Auburn Gresham; police say a woman is in custody.

Michigan exhibitor Jordan Stancil is leasing Rogers Park’s New 400 and will relaunch it as The 400 Theater with upgraded projection and diverse programming.

A 220-unit Round Lake townhouse community is being marketed as a single-buyer bulk sale for $59.5 million. Brokers say build-to-rent investors could find value in upgrading the existing units.

Chicago celebrated the graduation of 70 new Firefighter EMTs and Paramedics, ready to enhance safety services, as noted by Mayor Johnson and Fire Commissioner Nance-Holt.

Atelier has moved into a larger Lincoln Square space and serves a Meso‑American‑leaning tasting menu from chef Bradyn Kawcak, with curated pairings by Ali Martin. The new 36‑seat room adds a bar and an expanded program.

A 19-year-old was killed in a Chicago shooting; the suspect is at large and two persons of interest are being questioned.

A 38-year-old man was found shot to death early Monday in Roseland's 10900 block of South State Street. Police say the case is under investigation and no one was in custody.

Chicago native Kathleen Spangler has been handed the keys to Butterfly Cottage in County Leitrim after winning an international online raffle that drew large ticket sales. The handover completes a months‑long giveaway hosted on Raffall.

Three siblings were killed in a Thanksgiving apartment fire in Kenosha; investigators and neighbors are searching for answers while fundraisers start.

Judge Charles S. Beach II will be sworn in as Cook County’s chief judge Dec. 1 at Chicago‑Kent’s Ogilvie Auditorium; the investiture will be livestreamed.

A federal jury will hear Ariel Roman’s civil-rights suit next Monday over the 2020 Grand Red Line shooting that COPA found violated department policy.

An 18-year-old man was killed and two others were wounded in a Bronzeville shooting Sunday evening; police say multiple people opened fire. Detectives are investigating and no arrests were reported.