The crime blotter covers incidents in Winnetka from Oct. 14 to Oct. 20.
On Oct. 25, hundreds of locations across the state are offering no-questions-asked service for safely disposing of medications.
Forecasters predicted 8-foot waves at Lake Michigan beaches, accompanied by deadly swim conditions.
Two women were killed and an infant was hospitalized in critical condition after a crash in Winnetka on Friday.
A misunderstanding at a Winnetka park led to reports of an attempted kidnapping on social media, according to police.
A private security company will aid the Winnetka Police Department to better protect the community while the department is understaffed.
A homeowner escaped unharmed from a house fire in Winnetka early Monday morning.
A 72-year-old woman was struck by a driver turning right on Waukegan Road as she walked her dog in a crosswalk.
A 35-year-old Rogers Park resident was behind the wheel of a gray SUV found with a visible hole in its windshield after a one-car crash.
Wanted Wilmette man arrested after call of dispute in Winnetka; Wheeling man charged of aggravated DUI: New Trier Township Police Blotters
North Suburban News: Two pedestrians were killed, a tick with rare illness was discovered and a man was sentenced for murder in Lake County.
An 82-year-old woman walking in a crosswalk near her home was knocked to the ground by a driver leaving a Happ Road shopping center.
Strong arm robbery defendant extradited; Louis Vuitton purse stolen at country club; cryptocurrency scam: New Trier Township Police Blotters
A Dixmoor man who had been given probation through the First Time Weapon Offender program allegedly had a gun when he crashed a stolen car.
A 22-year-old Dixmoor man faces five felony charges after fleeing police in a stolen car early Wednesday.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office identified the 53-year-old woman who was brought to shore and pronounced dead Monday morning.
Two women set sail from Evanston before their boat capsized 2-3 miles off the Winnetka shoreline around dusk. One was able to swim to shore.
Fake accountant scams resident out of $65,000; Wheeling man charged with battery at Starbucks: Winnetka-Glencoe-Northfield Police Blotters
Public safety officials said a man was pulled out of a residential swimming pool before he was pronounced dead at Highland Park Hospital.
Car thieves made it inside a Sheridan Road home through an unlocked front door before they were confronted by an armed resident.
Despite a shootout that shut down Sheridan Road, officials said the village's Memorial Day parade is set to continue as planned.
A body with an apparently self-inflicted wound was found early Friday morning, according to public safety officials.
$80,000 reported stolen in wire transfer; thieves steal trio of bicycles; purse purloined from office: Winnetka-Glencoe-Northfield Blotters
Teens in New Trier Township and Lake County communities are being strongly discouraged against taking part in the battle royale-style game.
Argument over off-leash dogs at park preceded punch to the head; pro-Israel sign stolen off of lawn: Winnetka-Glencoe-Northfield Blotters
A Georgia detective posing as a young girl allegedly engaged in indecent conversations with a Glencoe's public works staffer.
Financial exploitation of the elderly arrest and fake boss, tech support and concert ticket scam reports: New Trier Township Police Blotters
DUI driver's car explodes in flames after smashing into mailbox; watch collection stolen; stolen gun recovered: New Trier Township Blotter
A 19-year-old Lincolnwood man was arrested within a half-hour of the “staged crash” and charged with vehicular hijacking, authorities said.
Drunken 18-year-old causes traffic crash; man with burglary warrant arrested over another car burglary: New Trier Township Police Blotter
Dog walker accused of stealing jewelry after detectives find she pawned it: New Trier Township Police Blotters
Man with key to stolen car charged with contributing to the delinquency of teenager found with gun, ammo: New Trier Township Police Blotters
Registered sex offenders in Wilmette, Winnetka and Northfield are all in compliance with state law, according to Illinois State Police.
Burglaries reported from garages, a storage unit, construction site and a restaurant: New Trier Township Police Blotters
Resident awakened by home burglar at bedroom door before power cut: New Trier Township Police Blotters
A 64-year-old cyclist crashed into the rear of an Amazon delivery van Wednesday afternoon on Sheridan Road, authorities said.
"Unknown projectiles" strike cyclist, feces at train station, reckless driving on display at Mariano's: New Trier Township Police Blotters
The recovery effort included a boat and helicopter, but lake conditions were too dangerous for divers.
U.S. Coast Guard and fire crews are looking for a swimmer who was pulled underwater early Tuesday morning, authorities said.
Meth found after train station bike thief caught in the act; Rockford man accused of damaging police car: New Trier Township Police Blotter