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Week in Headlines: Gender-neutral restroom signs / Glenview couple weds on 'Today Show' / Mickey Zzzz's arrest / 'Compassionate' burglar?

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Duo Indicted in 5 ATM Armed Robberies in Northbrook, Other 'Burbs

  • Kenneth Hayes and Antonio Dunner also are accused of robbing an Elmhurst gas station.

Graphic Anti-Abortion Fliers Upset Some Lake Forest Residents

  • The handouts from Ohio-based Created Equal accuse a local company of disposing of aborted fetuses.

Ex-Deerfield Pastor Might Not Face Trial in Teen Sex Abuse Case

  • Prosecutor says Samuel Kee, who is accused of sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl, will be evaluated, and his case could stay out of court.

Gender-Neutral Restroom Signage Coming to Highland Park

  • City becomes among the first nationwide to add inclusive signage to single-stall facilities.

Chicago Man Has History of Impersonating Cops: Court Records

  • Ralph Farbman, who is accused of pretending to be a cop last year, was convicted of a similar crime in 2005.

Glenview Couple Weds on 'The Today Show'

  • Kate Roseman and John West won a primetime contest, and the result was a live TV wedding in New York City.

It's Not Mickey Zzz's: Cops Arrest Sleeping Woman in McDonald's Drive-Thru

  • The 60-year-old woman tried to escape from Lincolnshire police as she was being booked for driving under the influence.

Fred's Winnetka Service Closes After 43 Years

  • Lead mechanic is opening his own business, also named Fred's, in nearby Northfield.

'Compassionate' Burglar Who Stole Jewelry From Condo Sought

  • A man left the Hinman Ave. condo on Good Friday with $30K worth of jewelry. But it's what he didn't take that means the world to the victim.

79-Year-Old Niles Woman Killed by Open Minivan Door

  • Kuem S. Cho died Sunday after being hit by the open door of a minivan driven by her 13-year-old grandson.

D112 Board Members Get Death Threats After Referendum Failure

  • “Stop embarrassing Highland Park,” board president tells Internet name fakers.

Ex-Highwood Deputy Fire Chief Avoids Jail for Doctoring Pay Records

  • Ronald Pieri was sentenced to two years probation after being convicted in December for falsifying department payroll records.

Factory Worker Wins $50,000 Lottery Prize

  • Congrats to Michael Phillips of Waukegan on his recent lottery win.

Wilmette Police Help Chase Down Northbrook Retail Theft Suspects

  • Police charge 5 in connection with 2 separate retail theft incidents March 19 at Saks 5th Avenue/Off Fifth in Northbrook.

Homeless Sex Offender Arrested on Chicago Avenue

  • The 54-year-old man was taken into custody for failing to register as a sex offender.

Glenview Village Manager Tops Forbes' List of State 'Big Dogs'

  • The magazine found that 72 of Illinois' small-town city and village managers earn more than all 50 state governors.

Underage Booze Sting Nets No Arrests in Evanston

  • Undercover operation shows all 17 businesses tested in Evanston asked underage person for ID.

Kayaker Rescued Off Lake Michigan in Wilmette

  • The 43-year old Arlington Heights man said his kayak sunk off the shore at Gillson Park.

Want to Stick It to Trump When He Tweets? This Chicago Startup Lets You

  • The site iKeedo lets groups create fundraising campaigns that channel the public's anger on certain issues to make a financial difference.

Accused Shooter in Colin Nutter Murder Case Gets New Trial Date

  • A judge set Philip Vatamaniuc's court date for June 27 after prosecutors asked for more time in the case Tuesday.

WLS Anchor Karen Jordan Buys Home in Evanston

  • The native Evanstonian will move back to her hometown.

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