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Mom Tied Newborn in Plastic Bag, Hid Him Under Towels: Cops

• “Miracle” baby survives as mother is held on $10 million bail.

Wilmette Kindergartner is National Chess Champion

• Aren Emrikian of Wilmette is the U.S. Kindergarten Chess Champion after winning the national title over the weekend in Florida.

Teen Nabbed for Winnetka Bank Robbery

• The 19-year-old Evanston woman got advice from two accomplices before a similar robbery she is suspected of in Elmhurst.

Coroner Candidate Fired for Selling Beer Outside Theater

• A community activist and Black Lives Matter leader says the former Waukegan police officer should be arrested for “belligerent” behavior.

Teens Killed in Car Wreck Linked to Attack on Elderly Man

• South suburban police official says the two killed Sunday in Highland Park attacked the man as he was putting up Christmas decorations.

VIDEO: Highland Park Mayor Reacts to SCOTUS Decision on Assault Weapons

• Nancy Rotering praised the high court’s decision not to hear an appeal to the city’s ban enacted in 2013.

Penn Station Subs Coming to North Shore

• Expect three to five shops to open in the north suburbs over the next few years.

College Student from Northbrook Rescued by SWAT in New York

• The young man had been abducted early Saturday morning, along with a classmate from Aurora. with: 6 Charged in Kidnapping of Northbrook Man

Amazing Light Show at ‘The Christmas House’ in Wilmette

• “Christmas on Cleveland Street” is back with another dazzling display.

Ballaro Chef Wins ‘Chopped’ Episode

• The Food Network’s Dec. 1 episode showed a win for the Highwood chef de cuisine.

HP’s Last ‘Ridgewood’ Building Will Be Demolished

• The coachhouse of piano maker Curtis Kimball’s estate was sold as a teardown this week.

Alderman Beat a Raccoon to Death With Tire Iron

• A public official in Waukegan said he has “police powers” after killing the animal and washing its blood off the sidewalk with a hose.

Naval Base Cleared After ‘Troubled’ Individual Report

• Operations at Great Lakes Naval Base in North Chicago were halted Tuesday during an investigation at the Recruit Training Command.

Everett’s ‘Hitchbot’ Will Tour Lake Forest

• Help the students by taking a photo with the robot, and move it to its next location.

3 Fox Lake Officers Suspended for Jail Cell Choking Incident

• Prisoner spit on police, who entered his cell and choked him while his hands were cuffed behind his back. A video was made public Friday.

JCPenney Exec Tries to Sell Winnetka Home

• Willow Road residence on the market for less than $3.2 million.

Did City Misuse ‘The Highlander’ to Promote D-112’s Agenda?

• Resident objects to recent city newsletter that seemed to favor a one middle school plan for District 112.

Find All John Hughes’ Movie Locations in One Spot

• Film location road trip? Arubinow has you covered.

Tattoo Parlor Among 3 New Businesses in Highwood Train Station

• Creative new art cooperative takes shape with Hydra Electric Tattoo, the North Shore’s only tattoo parlor.

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• Brass Knuckles, Ammo, Pot Found on Southern Man During Traffic Stop
• Array of Illegal Items Found in Car Parked at 7-Eleven
• Menorah Damaged on Central Street
• Edgewood Students Approached by Strange Man: Cops
• Teens Charged in Controlled Substance Deal on Winnetka Avenue: Cops
• Battery Tour: Wheeling Man Charged in 4 Different Towns

WORTH A LOOK

• No Third Term for Lake Forest Mayor
• More Evanston City Workers Come From Chicago Than Evanston
• Missing Senior Citizen Found Sleeping in Skokie Back Yard
• Hot Sauce Line from California Grows in Midwest
• Art Used to Help Deter Crime on Howard Street
• WLS Anchor Karen Jordan Lists Skokie Home

IN REMEMBRANCE

• Former Evanston Alderman Dies

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