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Police said three armed robbers who crashed a stolen car were taken into custody by Wilmette, Chicago and Illinois State police Friday.
"I look forward to the great things we’ll accomplish together in this upcoming legislative session," Evanston Democrat said.
"We look forward to being able to make our arguments in court," said the bill's chief sponsor, Deerfield Democrat Bob Morgan.
Tim Devine spent 9 years as principal of the top-ranked high school in Illinois before returning to Loyola in 2020.
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
"I knocked his ass out because he was looking for trouble," the off-duty police officer's attacker allegedly told investigators.
Detectives identified a Maine Township man as the gunman who robbed Tracy's on Golf Road last month, police said.
A Waukegan School District 60 teacher unsuccessfully sued the Lake County Federation of Teachers over union dues on First Amendment grounds.
The village board's move came in response to concerns from residents in the Optima Old Orchard condo complex.
Just over 6 months after the Highland Park mass shooting, Illinois becomes the 9th state in the nation to ban assault-style guns.
The Lake Forest Caucus PAC has raised nearly $78,000 since it rejected the vote of its members at its annual meeting in November.
Two people were taken to hospital after a drunken 19-year-old crashed into a ravine and fled the scene: Highland Park Police Blotter
Recent obituaries and upcoming services on Chicago's North Shore.
Recent obituaries and upcoming services on Chicago's North Shore.
The same two men robbed bank branches Monday afternoon in Evanston and Northbrook, according to the FBI.
The Illinois Supreme Court is hearing an appeal of a judge's ruling that lawmakers violated the constitution when they abolished cash bail.
Gov. Pritzker and legislative leaders from both houses described the bill as "one of the strongest assault weapons bans in the country."
The free event at Nichols Concert Hall will feature a world premiere musical performance, along with art and dance.
Deputy Chief Rob Brill's last day is Tuesday after after 23 years working for the village.
An amended version of the Protect Illinois Communities Act bans assault-style firearms and magazines that can hold more than 12 rounds.
