The Illinois Department of Public Health regularly tests the water to determine when beaches are safe to reopen.

There was no shortage of patriotism at one of the largest Fourth of July parades around. WGN's Emmy Victor reports from Evanston.

Evanston beaches were closed for swimming on Monday after the National Weather Service's Chicago office issued a warning ...

This story is part of your SHN+ subscription As senior living demand surges, operators are putting more time and resources ...

The National Weather Service has announced a Beach Hazards Statement in effect through this evening (Monday, July 7), due to ...

One world issue that’s likely to become a talking point is the Israel-Hamas war, given IL-09 has a highly concentrated Jewish population along with its large Middle Eastern and Asian populations, too.

The comfortable basketball world we knew is unrecognizable. Get used to it.

With Brad Underwood's Illini men's basketball team so dependent on southeastern Europe, we see confusing visa questions growing alongside a mountain of anticipated courtroom dramas. Payments to ...

Built in the 1890s as one of the first houses in what was then a planned community, the home was overhauled in the 2020s.

Sophia’s Famous Pancakes, Mt. Olive Mediterranean Grill, Red Barn Milk Bar, Jilly’s Boutique Cafe opening; Ironwood Brewery ...