Pets Rescued From Burning Home | Strangulation Death Details Released | Man Trapped In Rototiller

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Wisconsin Residents Nabbed On Drug Possession Charges: Lake County Sheriff's Blotter

Both from Racine, one is accused of possession of a controlled substance, while the other had a warrant out of Ohio for cocaine possession.

Deerfield Student Awarded 2026 National Merit Scholarship

Winners were selected for the scholarship from a pool of more than 15,000 finalists.

Chicagoland Jewish Basketball Showcase Raises Over $2K In High-Scoring Affair

Team Tel Aviv beat Team Jerusalem, 96-82, in the annual senior all-star game featuring area hoopsters.

College Credits: Deerfield Resident Graduates From Butler University

Area students from Deerfield are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the U.S. (2025-2026 school year).

Open House Gives Residents 'Up-Close' Look At Deerfield Public Works Operations

The free Deerfield event will offer tours, hands-on activities, prizes and Touch-a-Truck from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Man With Box Cutter Barricades Self In Vape Shop | Shooting Arrest | Baby Found Unresponsive At Daycare Dies

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Deerfield High Names Alumnus New Head Boys Basketball Coach

Jack DiMatteo, a 2013 Deerfield graduate, succeeds retiring coach Dan McKendrick after serving on staff since 2022.

California Man Accused Of Restraint With A Deadly Weapon: Lake County Sheriff's Blotter

The 24-year-old was arrested in unincorporated Libertyville.

College Credits: Deerfield Residents Graduating From University Of Georgia

Area students from Deerfield are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the U.S. (2025-2026 school year).

NSYMCA to host their Inaugural SeniorPLAYooza Brain Health Event on May 12th

Partnering with the Alzheimer’s Association, a free community Brain Health Fair to support active aging.

Mother Earth Market Returns To Brushwood Center In Riverwoods

The event will feature more than 35 local artists and vendors and a range of nature-inspired arts and crafts.

Woman Strangled To Death At Home | Truck Leaks Chemicals On Highway | Body Found Near Airport

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Meth Bust Made During Residential Burglary Investigation: Riverwoods PD Blotter

Riverwoods police were assisting the Bannockburn Police Department in an investigation into the burglary that had just occurred there.

Cop Accused Of Sex Abuse While On Duty | Motorcyclist Killed By Tractor-Trailer | Home Invasion Arrests

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Multiple Meth Warrant Busts Made: Lake County Sheriff's Blotter

The arrests happened last week in Beach Park, according to police.

Search For Missing 88-Year-Old Continues | Suspicious Device Investigation | 'Heroic' Security Guard Dies

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Deerfield Students Join Global Good Deed Summit In Italy

Over 130 participants from schools around the world participated in a program centered on service, cultural exchange and youth-led action.

2 Injured After Car Goes Airborne On I-294 Near Deerfield: IL State Police

Police said the speeding car left the roadway Friday morning before striking a guardrail.

Drunken Driver Accused Of Battering Cop: Lake County Sheriff's Blotter

The Chicago resident was also charged with driving while license suspended and leaving the scene of a crash.

Funding To Improve Transportation In Deerfield Approved By Cook County Board

The projects are intended to improve state of good repair, operations, safety and support the regional economy.

College Credits: Deerfield Resident Elected To Honor Society At University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

Area students from Deerfield are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the U.S. (2025-2026 school year).

'Likely' Suspects In Man's Disappearance ID'd | Ex-Trustee Violated Village Code | Knife-Wielding Man Tasered

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Governor Proclaims May 4-9, 2026 Toastmasters International Week

For 40+ years, Deerbrook Park Toastmasters club has been the local community club for Bannockburn, Deerfield, Highland Park and Northbrook

College Credits: Deerfield Resident Elected To Honor Society At University Of Minnesota

Area students from Deerfield are doing amazing things at colleges and universities across the U.S. (2025-2026 school year).

Cop Accused Of Threatening To Drown Children | Flooding Preparations | Search For Domestic Battery Suspect

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Drunken Felon Found With Illegal Gun During Stop: Lake County Sheriff's Blotter

The 54-year-old Gurnee resident was also charged with open transportation of alcohol, according to police.

When Grief Doesn’t Fit the Usual Spaces: A New Kind of Support Emerges on the North Shore

Still With Us offers a small, spiritually grounded circle for those seeking connection beyond traditional grief models

Brain Damage Lawsuit Blames Cops | Clash Between Pope, Trump Heats Up | Ravinia Tix On Sale

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Solo Exhibit For Deerfield Artist Opens In North Shore

The work of encaustic artist Karen Ross, a licensed psychotherapist, is on display at The Gallery Lake Forest.

Executive Chef Joe Frillman Highlights “Hunger Hero” Annual Luncheon

Community invited to join Hunger Resource Network supporters at Chevy Chase Country Club on Wednesday, May 6 at Chevy Chase Country Club

'Arts Alive Expo' Open House Returns To Deerfield High As Part Of Festival

More than 40 professional artists and AP Fine Arts students will present their work during the program.

Deerfield Sets Spring Shredding, Compost Giveaway, Recycling Dates

Village events in May and June offer residents ways to shred papers, pick up compost and recycle electronics and textiles.

Service Call Turns To Weapon, Drug Bust For Man With Warrant: Riverwoods PD Blotter

The 26-year-old Waukegan resident had an active warrant out of Lake County and was taken to the Lake County Jail following his arrest.

$7M In Drugs Seized, 100 Arrests Made By Investigators In 2025: Lake County Sheriff

The HIDTA-funded task force opened 184 investigations related to drug, gun and human trafficking.

Sex Offender Charged With Living Near School: Lake County Sheriff's Blotter

The 52-year-old was arrested in Waukegan and is being detained at the Lake County Jail.

Jewish H.S. Seniors Set To Display Talents At Charity Basketball Game

The 3rd annual Chicagoland Jewish Basketball Showcase will feature players from the North Shore and beyond.

Bears Near Stadium Decision | Decomposing Body Found | Horse Rescued From Floodwaters

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Man Accused Of Possessing Child Sex Abuse Material: Lake County Sheriff's Blotter

The 43-year-old was being detained at the Lake County Jail following his arrest.

Woman Swindles Ukraine Supporters | MJ Museum Bid Blocked | 'Upskirt' Video Charges

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.