Winnetka
25 Years Ago, Laurie Dann Went On Deadly Rampage On North Shore
It was 25 years ago today when a tragedy unfolded in Winnetka.
$300K Bond For Glenview Teen Accused Of Stabbing Another Youth
Bond is set at $300,000 for the 17-year-old Glenview teenager accused of stabbing another teen, and whom the defense accuses of stealing an iPhone belonging to a friend off the suspect.
Police: Teen Stabbed Thief Who Took Friend’s iPhone
A Glenview teen who tried to help a friend retrieve a stolen iPhone has been charged with attempted murder for stabbing the alleged thief.
Best Ways To Celebrate Lunar New Year In Chicago
Say goodbye to the dragon and get ready to celebrate the year of the snake as the Chicagoland area prepares for the Chinese new year. From tea ceremonies to parades, there’s plenty to do to start the new year. Use this list to get started in planning your own festivities.
Protesters In Winnetka Say Petco Could Ruin Independent Pet Store
Fifty people and 12 dogs marched against the proposal by Petco to put a store on the eastern edge of downtown Winnetka. Connor and Sloane Grant, all of 10 and 8, drew signs supporting the local pet store “Noah’s Ark.”
2 From Chicago Area, Including Englewood Native, Awarded Rhodes Scholarships
32 American students are among the “best of the best” being offered Rhodes Scholarships to study at Oxford University.
Winnetka Village Trustee Busted For Allegedly Driving Drunk In Skokie
A Winnetka village trustee was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after she was pulled over for a traffic stop in Skokie early this past Thursday morning.
Suspected Cougar Spotted In Winnetka
Police say a cougar may be roaming around the affluent North Shore suburb of Winnetka.
Swimmers Grevers, Dwyer Bask In Glow Of Gold Medal Fame
The 2012 Olympics are over, and now, two members of the U.S. Men’s Swimming Team from the Chicago area are back home, basking in the glory.
Winning First Day For Illinois Athletes At London Olympics
Three athletes with ties to the Chicago-area qualified for the medal rounds of their respective sports on Saturday at the 2012 Olympics in London.
Winnetka Swimmer And First-Time Olympian Eager To Win Medal
A suburban swimmer hopes to make a splash at the London 2012 Summer Games and not just in the pool. First time Olympian Conor Dwyer of Winnetka wants to win a medal.
Best Places Where Dogs Can Swim In Chicago
That pup appreciates every mundane conversation and doesn’t care about bank accounts or status symbols. He just wants to play, and in Chicago’s warm months, that means a righteous swim somewhere dogs are welcome. Make that best buddy happy at the city’s best doggy dip options.
Teen Girls Rescued After Thrown From Jet Ski Near Winnetka
Life jackets may have saved the lives of two 14-year-old girls when they were thrown from a jet ski and spent more than an hour floating in Lake Michigan Monday near north suburban Winnetka.
New Trier Community Mourns Former Teacher, Administrator
Students and staff at New Trier High school are grieving over the weekend death of a former teacher and administrator.
Winnetka Man Dies After Auto Accident In North Suburbs
A man died Tuesday evening after an apparent auto accident in north suburban Skokie.
New Trier High School Cracks Down On Inappropriate Dress
As the school year gets underway, New Trier High School in Winnetka is making sure parents know it matters what their children are wearing to class.
New Trier Senior Will Miss Graduation Ceremony After Porn Prank
A New Trier High School student has lost his bid to march in his graduation ceremony, despite getting in serious trouble for printing porn from a school computer.
Police Investigating Home Invasion
Winnetka police are investigating a home invasion that happened in the area of Sheridan Road and Scott Avenue, in which a resident was attacked and injured.
Student Injured By Discus At New Trier Track Meet
A freshman member of the Evanston Township High School track team was injured Friday afternoon by a discus during a boys meet at New Trier High School’s Winnetka campus.
‘Home Alone’ House In Winnetka Up For Sale
If you can afford to pay $2.4 million, you can move into the Winnetka house where “Home Alone” was filmed.
Most Popular News
- Divers Pull Body From Lake Michigan On South SideA young man's body has been pulled from Lake Michigan, not far from where a missing University of Chicago student is believed to have been when he vanished during last week's thunderstorms.405
- Lewis Points Finger At ‘Rich White People’ For School ProblemsA day before the first set of school closings was set to begin, Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis had some harsh words about how the Chicago Public Schools are funded and managed, blaming much of the district’s problems on racism.5351
- Man Shot To Death In South Suburban HomewoodNineteen-year-old Homewood resident Henry Kormoi died from at least one gunshot wound he suffered near home in the 1100 block of 187th Street.112
- State Discontinues Healthcare Funding For Disabled Stroke VictimUnconscionable. That's what a doctor calls a state decision to cut care funding for a patient.311
- Teen Says He Got E. Coli From Burrito At Lombard RestaurantA local teen says he got sick because of a burrito he ate from a local restaurant that's now the focus of an e coli outbreak.158
- Natura Pet Issues New Dog And Cat Food RecallNebraska-based Natura Pet Products has announced a new voluntary recall of multiple brands of dry pet food and treats. The decision comes after a positive test for Salmonella on April 3.7491
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