Killer Dad Sentenced | Local Teachers Honored | Mass Shooting Trial Scheduled

There's less than three weeks to go before the start of daylight savings times in Illinois, and just over one week before Leap Day.

In the meantime, why not take a moment to catch up on some of the stories making news across Chicago's northern suburbs on Patch:

Highland Park Parade Shooting Defendant's Trial Date Set For Feb. 2025

Despite prosecutors' request to hold Bobby Crimo's murder trial by October, a Lake County judge scheduled it to start next February.

Family Remembers 'Beautiful, Innocent' Kids Killed In 'Revenge' Plot

Their father, Jason Karels, 36, of Round Lake Beach, was sentenced to life in prison for their murders on Friday.

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The Book Stall In Winnetka Withdraws From Brett Gelman Event

Gelman, a Highland Park native, blamed antisemitic intimidation. Bookshop representatives cited security concerns unrelated to his book.

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Drone Used To Find Missing Man With Dementia In Lake County

The quick response by a suburban firefighter is being credited with helping bring the 67-year-old man with dementia to safety.

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Glenview Woman Pleads Guilty To Stealing From Ravinia, Attorney General Says

The former employee was sentenced for stealing $230,000 from the Ravinia Festival Association.

Free Speech Committee Formed By Northwestern University President

The President’s Advisory Committee on Free Expression and Institutional Speech will include faculty across disciplines, said Michael Schill.

Instead Of Suing Evanston Over Ryan Field Zoning, Wilmette Cuts Deal

The Wilmette Village Board unanimously approved an intergovernmental agreement over the Ryan Field rebuild rather than filing a lawsuit.

Northbrook Shopper Buys $600K Winning Ticket At Mariano's: IL Lottery

The Lucky Day Lotto ticket was purchased for Monday's midday drawing, according to lottery officials.

Skokie Public Defender Sues To Be Able To Display Photo Holding Rifle

Debra Gassman says preventing her from displaying the photograph is a violation of her First Amendment rights.

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POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTERS

• Armed Robber Who Caused School Lockdowns Arrested: Police
• Barrington Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Attack
• Pedestrian Struck By Train, Northbrook Roads Closed For Hours: Metra
• 1 Arrested, 3 Injured In Domestic Attack In Barrington
• Racial Slurs, Profanities Hurled At Union Meeting: Blotter
• Misuse Of 911 Arrest Made: Sheriff's Blotter
• Shoplifters Hit The Target, Ulta Stores; Hyundai Stolen: Blotter

Local Teachers Named 2024 Golden Apple Award Finalists

Melissa Behrendt, Learn 6 Charter School, Great Lakes

Julianne Collier, Adlai Stevenson Elementary School, Elk Grove Village

Wendy Maa, John Middleton Elementary School, Skokie

Christina Tortorello, Sherwood Elementary School, Highland Park

Amy Wacker, Tripp Elementary School, Buffalo Grove