Highland Park, IL|News|
Illinois Assault Weapons Ban Triggers Gun Buying Boom, FBI Data Shows
Illinois was one of only four states to see an increase in legal gun purchases in 2023.
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Evanston, IL|News|
White Drama Teacher's Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Dismissed By Judge
A federal judge found District 65 drama teacher Stacy Deemar failed to plausibly allege harm from race-conscious curriculum and training.
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Evanston, IL|News|
'Jerrell, Stop, Bro!': Gunshot Victim Recorded Shooter, Detectives Say
A barbershop brawl last week in Evanston led to a brazen attempted murder Tuesday afternoon, authorities said.
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Evanston, IL|News|
Exchange Of Gunfire In Evanston Part Of 'Ongoing Dispute,' Police Say
One of the two men who allegedly shot each other Monday has been charged with illegally having a gun. He remains hospitalized.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Lake Forest Hires Barrington Police Chief To Lead Department Amid Move
Chief John Burke will preside over the Lake Forest Police Department as it prepares to relocate to a new headquarters in an office park.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|News|
Lincolnwood Opts Out of Protected Bike Lanes, Forfeits Grant Funding
Village trustees decided to give up more than $2 million in grant funding following opposition to protected bike lanes from some residents.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
2024-25 School Calendar In Lake Forest, Lake Bluff: Key Days To Know
Parents in Lake Forest and Lake Bluff school districts are preparing for the first day of school later this month.
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Highland Park, IL|News|
School Calendar For 2024-25 In Highland Park: Key Days To Know
Parents in Highland Park's two public school districts are preparing for the first day of school later this month.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
Future Wilmette-Evanston Path Feasibility Study Seeks Community Input
Park district officials are evaluating a potential future trail between Wilmette and Evanston along the North Shore Channel.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
School Calendar For 2024-25 In Winnetka, Glencoe: Key Days To Know
Local families are getting ready for the start of a new school year in New Trier Township.
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Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
School Calendar For 2024-25 In Wilmette, Kenilworth: Key Days To Know
Parents in New Trier Township's seven public school districts are preparing for the first day of school later this month.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
GOP Challenger Attacks Incumbent Democrat Over 'Sweetheart Plea Deal'
Mary Cole argues lenient sentencing led to the death of 15-year-old Round Lake Beach girl — State's Attorney Eric Rinehart defends policies.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Skokie, IL|News|
Medical Examiner Identifies Cyclist Killed In Skokie Hit-And-Run Crash
Carlos Medina was riding home from work at the CTA's Oakton Street shop when he was knocked off his bike by one car and struck by another.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Winnetka-Glencoe, IL|News|
Fatal Hit-And-Run | Wheelchair Gifted | Clerk Appointed, Not Elected
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
Woman Spit On CTA Agent, Purple Line Patron In Wheelchair, Police Told
A 24-year-old Chicago woman is charged with aggravated battery after a disturbance at the Davis Street station.
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Skokie, IL|News|
Hit-And-Run Driver Sought After Cyclist Killed On Oakton In Skokie
After a 37-year-old bicyclist was struck by two vehicles Tuesday night, one driver stayed, but the other fled the scene.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
North Shore Golfers Tee Off For A Cause At Orchard Village Classic
The Westmoreland Country Club in Wilmette host two tournaments Monday to support vital services for the developmentally disabled in Skokie.
Jonah Meadows, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|News|
4 People Shot In Evanston In Under 24 Hours, Including 3 On Same Block
Police do not believe the three shootings are related.
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Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
116th Annual Lake Forest Day 'Salutes Our Welcoming Community'
Since 1908, if it's the first Wednesday in August: it's Lake Forest Day.
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Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|News|
High Waves, Dangerous Currents Close Lake Michigan Beaches
The National Weather Service has issued a beach hazard statement for Illinois and Northwest Indiana through Wednesday.
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