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Ex-owner of ‘Home Alone’ house charged with possession of child sexual abuse material
Lake Forest police arrested John Abendshien, author and previous owner of the “Home Alone” house in Winnetka, on Thursday, April 16,…
Police Reports: Three dozen car burglaries in same area; scam calls
The following reports were pulled from the latest incident summaries provided by law enforcement departments in our coverage area (Wilmette,…
Man arrested within 20 minutes after using note to rob Highland Park bank
A man was arrested last week on the same day he reportedly robbed a bank in Highland Park. Officers received…
Skokie police investigating pair of ‘anti-Semitic’ incidents involving juveniles at local parks
The Skokie Police Department is investigating two altercations that reportedly took place in local parks this past weekend that included…
Body found along Highland Park shoreline; identity still undetermined
Local authorities are investigating after recovering the body of a man in Lake Michigan on Friday near Openlands Lakeshore Preserve…
Skokie discusses hiking, expanding entertainment tax in early budget review
As Skokie staff and trustees meet this month to review their budget for fiscal year 2027, officials have recommended raising the…
Men found guilty of 2nd-degree murder in 2022 beating of Highland Park man
Two local men were convicted of second-degree murder on Saturday, three and a half years after their killing of a…
Warriors swipe game, series from Trevians, who drop to 8-4 in early going
Baseball can have cruel ways of reminding you that the last three outs are the toughest ones to get. New…
High School Highlights: NT volleyball gets two CSL South wins; track outdoor season off and running
A summary of preps sports competition from area schools over the past week. Send scores and highlights to joe@therecordns….
Glencoe tightens parking regulations near beach — and there may be more to come
The Glencoe Village Board has passed three ordinances aimed at addressing parking concerns around Glencoe Beach after hearing resident concerns…
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