Get ready for the ECA annual Tree Lighting Celebration! Join us for crafts, and a chance to meet the Real Santa! Sunday, Nov 30th, 2-4:30 PM: Letters to Santa, Arts & Crafts, and a Visit with the Real Santa! 4:45 PM: Tree Lighting Celebration! Baird & Warner Office 5430 W. Devon

A recent shootout on Major Avenue in Jefferson Park is expected to be one of the items discussed at a Nov. 13 public safety meeting hosted by Alderman Jim Gardiner and 16th District Chicago Police 6 pm at SRB, 4646 N. Austin nadignewspapers.com/gunfire-erupts…

Vandals hit former CVS Pharmacy, 4777 N. Milwaukee, in Jefferson Park. Ald. Jim Gardiner’s office reports that plans are in the works to have the graffiti removed For more local news, visit: nadignewspapers.com

Armed masked man points gun at woman in Jefferson Park during catalytic converter theft, as 16th District Police urge residents to stay inside, not confront car thieves/burglars. In recent years thieves have shot at residents or even held them at gunpoint nadignewspapers.com/police-warn-no…

Writer reflects on immigration, socialism and how his growing up in communist/socialist Poland shaped his views nadignewspapers.com/opinion-social…

Mark your calendar for our annual Tree Lighting Celebration—a day packed with holiday magic, creativity, and the chance to meet the Real Santa! Sunday, Nov 30th-Baird & Warner Office, 5430 W. Devon Ave 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM: Visit with the Real Santa! Plus, enjoy Letters to Santa

6700 block of West Foster Ave on Saturday at about 3 pm no other details available (photo by Rob Lok) For more local news: nadignewspapers.com

The Dons meet the Wolfpack this Saturday for the Chicago Prep Bowl Semifinal 🔥 The game is free to attend, and can be streamed at: fan.hudl.com/usa/il/chicago… #GoDons

Gale Street Inn - Chicago has set its opening date — Dec. 4 — as its famous ribs, other classics and some new items will once again be served at this Jefferson Park landmark on Chicago’s NW Side nadignewspapers.com/gale-street-in…

Ald. Nugent calls for immediate closure of Legion Park encampment following fire. Current city plans call for it to close during 1st quarter of 2026. Some housing advocates oppose the closure plans and also want tents to be allowed back at Little Gompers nadignewspapers.com/alderman-nugen…

Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout 2025 on tap now. beermenus.com/places/14364-t… #BeerMenus

Taft High School, an IB World School, is excited to announce a new MOU with Shandong Jinan No. 9 High School! Principal Dr. Glowaz joined the signing at the Chinese Consulate in Chicago, expanding global learning and cultural exchange for our students. #IBWorldSchool

Jefferson Park Chamber of Commerce, Alderman Jim Gardiner and 16th District Chicago Police Department welcome new Gale Street Inn - Chicago owner Paulo Villabona with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The restaurant officially opens at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 nadignewspapers.com/gale-street-in…

🎄 TOMORROW’S THE BIG DAY! 🎭 Opening night of Elf Jr. The Musical is here! A joyful, family-friendly way to kick off the holiday season. 🎟 Scan the QR code or buy at the door. Don’t miss it! #Rickover #ElfJrTheMusical #HolidaySeason

2-11 alarm EMS Plan 1 - 8629.5 W Foster Av multi unit complex. Evacuated. Cfd on scene with defensive operations. Will update as necessary.

TOMORROW: Dine Out at Colletti's to Support Taft! - Take a night off from cooking and support our school! Friends of Taft is hosting a "Taste of Taft" Dine Out event at Colletti's this week. edne.tw/n994360

support local for the holidays … Creativo Toys & Games in Edgebrook on Chicago’s NW Side 5407 W. Devon creativotoys.com

Jeff Fest on Chicago’s NW Side to feature a Chicago Italian Beef Festival next summer — including a best of beef contest Save the date: July 31-Aug. 2 nadignewspapers.com/jeff-fest-plan…

“We had 970 graduates last year—at a neighborhood school,” Taft High School principal Dr. Glowacz said, adding 80% entered college. 84% of Taft graduates who enroll in college continue to their sophomore year in college compared to a CPS - Chicago Public Schools average of 75% nadignewspapers.com/taft-hs-gradua…

Teen arrested in connection with stabbing at NW Side Burger King nadignewspapers.com/teen-arrested-…