Crime & Safety

Top 10 December Wilmette-Kenilworth Stories

The biggest stories from Wilmette-Kenilworth this past December included multiple crimes, a man dying after falling through a glass coffee table and a new gastropub.

Wilmette Man Dies After Fall Through Glass Coffee Table: A 58-year-old Wilmette man died early this morning after falling backward through a glass coffee table and severely wounding his back, police reported.

Police: Former New Trier Student Recognized While Burglarizing Acquaintance's Home: Wilmette Police arrested a 20-year-old former New Trier High School student Friday after a school acquaintance recognized him when he attempted to burglarize her home.

District 39 Superintendent Reassures Parents After Connecticut School Shooting: A letter to parents emphasized the district's commitment to school safety.

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: The following arrest information was provided by the Wilmette Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Wilmette Gas Station Robbed Four Times in Three Months: The following arrest information was provided by the Wilmette Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

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Wilmette Police Blotter: Teen Crashes Truck Through School Fence: A 15-year-old Wilmette boy was arrested and charged with reckless driving, driving without a license and other violations after he crashed a truck through a fence and hit a bike rack near McKenzie School.

Obituary: Brian C. Baker: Brian C. Baker, of Wilmette, founder and president of Vestor Capital, LLC, a Focus Financial Partner, passed away at the age of 58.

Gastropub Planned for C.J. Arthur's Storefront: A group of eight Wilmette families has leased the space.

: From identity theft to a warrant arrest for failure to appear on a trespass arrest, here are the latest reports from Wilmette Police Department.

: From identity theft to a warrant arrest for failure to appear on a trespass arrest, here are the latest reports from Wilmette Police Department.

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