It’s July 19, 2023. Standing at a trailhead within Skokie Lagoons, I was armed with close-focus binoculars and a clipboard, about to embark on a leisurely walk. It was a pleasant summer day at 79°F, ...

It’s July 19, 2023. Standing at a trailhead within Skokie Lagoons, I was armed with close-focus binoculars and a clipboard, about to embark on a leisurely walk. It was a pleasant summer day at 79°F, ...

There comes a point in every Illinoisan’s life when the prairie winds and endless cornfields just don’t cut it anymore. When your soul craves the gentle lapping of waves and the feel of sand between ...

SKOKIE, Ill. (WLS) -- Skokie police are investigating after a car crashed into a building on Friday. Police said officers and firefighters were at the scene in the 4900 block of Oakton Street. So far, ...

You Can Sleep and Drink Wine at This Airbnb in North Carolina If you’re an outdoorsy type looking to plan your next big domestic getaway, chances are you already have a shortlist of ideas for where ...

Skokie police advised the Skokie Public Library, Oakton College, schools, businesses and residents near downtown Skokie to shelter in place Monday morning after a man was reported waving a firearm ...

growing sport, the Skokie Lagoons tournament, which Taft hosted for the first time since starting its team in 2009, how he plans to grow Taft’s program, and more.

For Skokie schools parents, figuring out which bus to take to school shouldn’t cause a headache. Some districts in Skokie keep bus routes private only for parents and caregivers, while others publish ...

SKOKIE, Ill. (WLS) -- Kenny the Kleener on Dempster Street in Skokie is now all boarded up after it was gutted by an early morning fire Wednesday. The owner is trying his best to stay positive given ...

Your device does not support the audio. SPRINGFIELD – More than 7,000 students will visit Illinois state parks, natural areas, museums and other natural resources sites this year to learn about nature ...

Last Friday, a water main break caused major problems in Skokie, Illinois — flooding streets, yards, garages, shutting down businesses, and leaving the suburban village and part of neighboring ...

For Skokie parents, one of the main steps to planning a child’s education is knowing which elementary school they will attend. The village of Skokie has a number of public elementary schools and ...