Christmas Burglary / Bar Shooting / Swimmer Breaks Bro's Record / New Dunkin' Opens

Evanston Man Charged in Christmas-Gift Home Burglaries

• The 18-year-old was caught in the act by Chicago Police early on Christmas Eve.

3 People Shot Near Lake Bluff Early Christmas Morning

• An argument at a bar on Skokie Highway led to a parking-lot shooting.

HPHS Swimmer Breaks His Brother’s Record

• Bragging rights in the Nathan family now go to younger brother Levy.

Dunkin’ Donuts Will Open Day After Christmas

• The second one to open in Highland Park will have an upstairs area.

District 112 Wants to Issue Bonds to Pay for Middle School

• More than $50 million in interest costs could be saved if bonds are granted.

Anthony Bourdain’s Favorite Chicago Restaurants

• Noted chef and Travel Channel star says a few places stick out when he visits our city.

Will New Starbucks Cause Problems for Students at Nearby Schools?

• Representatives of both Fairview South and Hillel Torah concerned about safety and traffic.

One Winnetka Rejected by Zoning Board

• Board votes not to recommend downtown project.

Wow! House: Lurie Mansion is So Good it Has Its Own Website

• 10 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms in Winnetka mansion built for philanthropists Ann and Robert Lurie. Included: exercise room, magnificent pool.

Evanston Mayor Bets Northwestern Will Win Outback Bowl

• A batch of Tennessee whiskey and some of Evanston’s “Few Spirits” are on the line as the Wildcats and Volunteers battle on New Year’s Day.

Skokie Agrees to Pay Nearly $900K For Excessive Force Used by Cop

• The village has agreed to pay a woman involved in a 2013 drunk driving incident.

Skokie Native a Top NHL Prospect

• Willie Knierim expected to be picked in 2016 draft, but will play college hockey first.

Reforming Campus Dining Plans to Eliminate Waste and Food Injustice

• Northwestern students use campus meal plan leftovers to feed the hungry in Evanston.

How Windy Was Wednesday Night?

• Measurements of peak wind gusts across the Chicago area.

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• Car Burglary Suspect Nabbed at Old Orchard Mall
• Arson Suspected in Custer Avenue Garage Fire
• Armed Robbers Steal Pants, Cell Phone from Teen: Police
• Suspect in CTA Red Line Sexual Assault Turns Himself In
• Lake Co. Sex Offender Charged With Possession Child Porn
• Church Garden Vandalized Overnight

WORTH A LOOK

• Epic Burger to Open in Evanston
• Hilton Orrington Sold For $60 Million
• 9th District Candidate’s Signature Forged
• Evanston Cop Honored by Northwestern
• Cuba Trip Planned By Glenview Chamber
• Lincolnwood Kindergarten Class Wins Shedd Aquarium Contest
• Trinity’s Kilner wins Christianity Today 2016 book award

IN REMEMBRANCE

• Rev. Mueller, Former St. Norbert Pastor, Dies
• Village Presbyterian Church Pastor Dies

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