Top 10 Most-Read Stories From 2024 In Northbrook

NORTHBROOK, IL — It was a year like no other for Northbrook area residents. There were plenty of ups and downs. Let's take a quick look back at the year that was, with the Most Read Northbrook stories of 2024:

Crime Group Targeting Asians Caught Burglarizing Home: Northbrook PD

The transnational organized crime group was being investigated for targeting business owners of Asian descent for residential burglaries.

Northbrook Murder Suspect Apprehended In Mexico: U.S. Marshals

John Panaligan, who was on the U.S. Marshals Service's 15 Most Wanted fugitive list, is accused of murdering a Northbrook attorney in 2016.

Residential Burglar Flees When Seen By Homeowner — Northbrook Police

Police said they are increasing patrols in residential neighborhoods and are asking residents to lock their doors.

Hometown Coffee Opening New Location In Northbrook: Village

The new coffee shop will be the fourth on the North Shore, joining locations in Glencoe, Lake Forest and Winnetka.

Biden Commutes Northbrook Businessman's Sentence In Largest Day Of Clemency

Eric Bloom, ex-CEO of Sentinel Management, was sentenced to prison in 2015 after being charged with defrauding customers of $665 million.

Northbrook Man Charged In 2 Armed Robberies Near Home: Sheriff

According to the Cook County Sheriff's Office, the incidents occurred on two different days in June, each about a block from the accused's home.

Northbrook Student Receives Full Ride To College Through Caddying

The Glenview-based Evans Scholars Foundation is covering housing and tuition for 74 Chicagoland high school seniors.

Man Strikes Cop In Head, Causes Contusion — Northbrook Police Blotter

The Northbrook resident was charged with felony aggravated battery to a police officer following the October incident.

Person Scammed Of $40K Through ID Theft: Northbrook Police Blotter

The bank staff told the complainant they did not know how the person was able to access the account.

Concert Ticket Scam Results In Bank Fraud: Northbrook Police Blotter

A person trying to buy concert tickets instead had $9,000 stolen from one of their bank accounts.