Police classify teen's shooting of 'gel blaster' at Skokie park as antisemitic hate crime

ABC Chicago 10/25 10:22A WLS

Investigators classified a teen's shooting of a "gel blaster" toy gun at a north suburban park earlier this month as a hate crime, police said in a statement on Friday.

Evanston-Skokie District 65 presents proposed school closure scenarios to address budget deficit

ABC Chicago 10/15 12:37A Evelyn Holmes

The Evanston-Skokie District 65 School Board talked about school closure scenarios to address a combination of money problems and declining enrollment.

Former Evanston-Skokie School District 65 superintendent indicted for alleged kickback scheme

ABC Chicago 10/10 5:38A AP

The former superintendent of Evanston-Skokie School District 65 has been indicted in federal court and is accused of misusing funds while working for the district.

In Skokie, Illinois, Jewish groups mark Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel two years later

CBS Chicago (News) 10/5 8:57A Edie Kasten

Jewish groups gathered in the north Chicago suburb of Skokie on Sunday to mark the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks in Israel. The vigil was organized by the Simon Wiesenthal Center, StandWithUs, and Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest. It...

DHS requests drone restrictions over Chicago as ICE raids escalate further

CBS Chicago (News) 10/3 12:41A Sara Tenenbaum

A large part of the Chicago area is restricted from using private drones as the Department of Homeland Security requested the FAA put up restrictions as ICE escalates immigration arrests. The restricted flying zone covers a radius of 15 nautical...

Car crashes into building, Skokie police investigating

ABC Chicago 9/19 11:12P WLS

Skokie police are investigating after a car crashed into a building on Friday.

Police release photos of attempted sexual assault suspect on CTA Yellow Line train

CBS Chicago (News) 9/13 6:53A Elyssa Kaufman

Evanston police released photos of a suspect wanted in an attempted sexual assault reported on a CTA train on Friday morning. Around 1 a.m., police responded to a westbound CTA Yellow Line train...

Bystander killed by car fleeing burglary on Mag Mile crash ID'd

CBS Chicago (News) 9/12 6:14A Elyssa Kaufman

The innocent bystander who was killed by a car fleeing a smash-and-grab burglary on Chicago's Magnificent Mile early Thursday morning has been identified. The Medical Examiner identified the victim as 40-year-old Mark Arceta from Skokie,...

Lanes closed on inbound Edens Expressway for emergency repairs; delays, backups expected

NBC Chicago (Local) 9/9 3:15A

NBC 5 traffic reporter Kye Martin reported the closures were in Wilmette at Skokie Boulevard, with backups as far north as Tower Road.

Loose expansion joint leaves multiple cars with flat tires on Edens Expressway in north Chicago...

CBS Chicago (News) 9/9 2:56A Elyssa Kaufman

A Loose expansion joint is causing delays on the inbound Eden's Expressway after multiple cars were damaged early Tuesday morning. According to the Illinois State Police, initial calls came in around 4:10 a.m. for cars with flat tires in the...

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash in Skokie, Illinois

CBS Chicago (News) 8/28 7:16A Elyssa Kaufman

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash in Skokie on Wednesday night. According to Skokie police, the motorcycle and SUV crashed at the intersection of Skokie Boulevard and Oakton Street just before 8:40 a.m. Police said the motorcycle...

Students return to school as Evanston-Skokie School District 65.to consider more closings

ABC Chicago 8/25 10:48A WLS

It's back to school Monday morning for students and staff in Evanston-Skokie School District 65.

CTA train service resumes with delays after minor derailment in Rogers Park

CBS Chicago (News) 8/19 12:52A Darius Johnson

CTA trains are running with delays on Tuesday morning after a Yellow Line train derailed in Rogers Park on Monday night. Just after 8:30 p.m. on Monday, two CTA trains were evacuated after what the CTA called a minor derailment of a Yellow...

Winnetka elementary school teacher donates kidney to coworker's husband: 'I was meant to do this'

ABC Chicago 8/19 12:09A Stephanie Wade

Two teachers now share a special bond, after one volunteered to make a life-saving donation to her friend's family in their time of need.

5 new stores, restaurants to open at Westfield Old Orchard Mall, including an old classic

NBC Chicago (Local) 8/14 7:40A Francie Swidler

Puttshack, a "tech-infused," indoor mini golf course, will open at the Skokie mall in the revamped Lord & Taylor building in June.