On Saturday, the Evanston Fire Department rescued two dogs from the ice shelf at the dog beach. If a dog ventures onto an ice shelf during the winter, the animal's owner should not go out for a rescue — as the owner could also be at risk. A 911 call is the right way to go in such a situation, the department said.

EVANSTON, Ill. (CBS) -- Concerns about melting ice prompted the Evanston to close its dog beach Sunday. The Evanston Parks and Recreation Department announced Sunday that it had to close the dog beach after warmer temperatures Sunday caused ice to melt, become unstable, and create gaps.

Companies in Illinois with historical ties to slavery could have to pay reparations to residents. Illinois’s Chicago Representative Sonya Harper has named the legislation the Slavery Disclosure and Redress Ordinance.

A measure introduced in Springfield would require corporations seeking to do business in Illinois to pay reparations if the company had any ties to slavery.

A new bill is looking to change the way Illinois handles state contracts. Under the new legislation, any organization entering a contract with the state

Evanston businesses took the Jan. 1 Illinois minimum wage increase to $15 an hour in stride. January’s increase — a $1 growth from last year — capped the gradual rise of Illinois’ minimum wage. Jeff Gronske,

CHICAGO - The State of Illinois African Descent-Citizens Reparations Commission (ADCRC) announces the fourth stop on its nine-part series of statewide

No. 17 Illinois plays a rematch against Northwestern on Sunday in Champaign without sophomore center Tomislav Ivišić.

Preview the Wisconsin Badgers' matchup with Northwestern Wildcats, including live stream, TV channel, odds, and game information.

Jenny Woodrum Mike Hogg Mike Hogg (pronounced HOAG) and Jenny Woodrum have built multifaceted lives in Evanston. Hogg is a professional tuba player

The FIRE movement requires a strong focus on money management, budgeting and investing. Depending on the type of lifestyle you want in retirement, there are different approaches to achieving FIRE. These can include: Fat FIRE refers to having higher levels of savings and income than FIRE.

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