Yes — there are many part‑time cosmetology options in Illinois (evening, weekend, and hybrid schedules). Important context first: Illinois requires 1,500 clock hours for a cosmetologist license, and most schools structure programs so you can complete those hours on a part‑time schedule (often 12–24 hours/week), which lengthens the calendar time to finish. (boardofcosmetology.net)

Examples of Illinois schools that offer part‑time / evening / weekend cosmetology or related part‑time programs

• Pivot Point Academy (Bloomingdale area) — offers part‑time evening cosmetology/esthetics/barber and short part‑time makeup and esthetics certificates (evening/week schedules listed). Good for people who need nights/weekends. (pivotpoint.edu)
• Tricoci University (Normal and other IL campuses) — lists cosmetology with part‑time evening & weekend options (part‑time completion timelines shown). (tricociuniversity.edu)
• Rosel School of Cosmetology (Niles area) — small school that lists evening/weekend and part‑time scheduling options. (CollegeTuitionCompare.com)
• New Age Spa Institute (Des Plaines) — offers professional makeup/esthetics tracks that can be taken part‑time. (Good for esthetics/makeup certification rather than the full 1,500‑hour cosmetology license.) (newagespainstitute.com)
• Local vocational/technical schools and community colleges (examples: South Suburban College recently opened an IDFPR‑approved cosmetology program and states the 1,500‑hour requirement; many community colleges and career centers run part‑time cohorts). If you prefer a public college, check nearby community colleges for newly approved programs. (ssc.edu)

How part‑time schedules typically work

• Part‑time programs usually run evenings (e.g., 4–5 hours per evening, multiple nights/week), or weekends, or a mix of day + evening to meet required weekly clock hours. That commonly extends program length to 12–36 months depending on weekly hours. Schools publish sample schedules and estimated completion times. (pivotpoint.edu)

How to pick and next steps

1. Confirm IDFPR approval: only attend schools approved by the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) so your hours count toward the 1,500 required. The IDFPR and official school pages are the authority on licensing hours/requirements. (boardofcosmetology.net)
2. Decide program type: full cosmetology (1,500 hours), esthetics (~750 hours), nail technician (~350 hours), or short certificates (makeup, lash, etc.). If you only want skincare or makeup, an esthetics or makeup certificate can be completed much faster and part‑time. (boardofcosmetology.net)
3. Compare schedules & length: ask schools for sample part‑time schedules, estimated completion time, total tuition, kit costs, and whether they offer weekend or evening cohorts.
4. Visit or call schools: book a tour, ask to see class schedules, and check clinic hours (student services) so you can be sure it fits your work/family schedule. Many schools post upcoming start dates on their sites. (pivotpoint.edu)

If you’d like, I can:

• Search specific cities (Chicago, Springfield, Rockford, etc.) and return a short list of part‑time cosmetology programs near you with their phone numbers and typical schedules, or
• Pull the IDFPR page that lists approved cosmetology schools so you can verify approval for any school you’re considering.

Which would you prefer?