Another retail discussion splits Winnetka council

Amid concerns about a lack of retail businesses moving into important development One Winnetka, a doctor heard good news from…

News Briefs: Children’s book drive; Caucus volunteers sought; Glencoe Under the Stars details; Superintendent honored

A book drive benefitting low-income Chicago schools is underway through May 15 at three Winnetka dropoff locations: the Winnetka Library, 768 Oak…

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,…

School Board approves lease extension for New Trier Transition Center while praising transition services

Four years after New Trier High School’s Transition Center opened in Glencoe, staff and students involved with the center…

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…