Lake County Alderperson Charged After Dead Voter Ballot Returned

Authorities said election safeguards flagged a vote-by-mail ballot submitted after the voter’s death had been recorded.

Motorcyclist Pulled Gun On Cops, Police Say | Man Runs Over Wife | Student Brings Knives To School

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

Beyond the Veil: A Contemplative Visual Meditation on Grief, Love, and Continuing Connection

Exploring remembrance, intuition, and the possibility that connection continues after loss

Sex Offender Arrested Near School Zone: Lake County Sheriff's Blotter

DUI arrests, warrant cases and unlawful restraint incidents were also reported across Lake County.

Multiple DUI Arrests Reported Near Lake Cook Road: Riverwoods PD Blotter

The arrests occurred over the course of several weeks, according to police.

‘The Hardest Thing I Could Think Of’: Deerfield Native To Bike Route 66 Solo

Rory Perlow plans to ride 2,200 miles from Chicago to Santa Monica while raising money for youth mental health.

Mosquito Control Effort Scheduled Via Helicopter Near Riverwoods: Agency

The treatment targets mosquitoes in their immature stages before they emerge as adults, says the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District.

Brushwood Center To Host Benefit Concert For Award-Winning Veterans Band

Broken Pieces, performing Saturday in Riverwoods, recently won first place at the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival.

Village Treasure House honored by Hunger Resource Network as 2026 Corporate Hunger Hero of the Year

Hunger Resource Network awards Meghan Rosenfeld 2026 Hunger Hero Volunteer of the Year at annual fund-raising luncheon

North Suburban YMCA Celebrates 20 Years of Community Strong at Annual Fundraising Event

With over 275 guests and the largest silent auction ever, the new genre of live music and casual themed attire proved to be a huge success!

College Credits: Deerfield Resident Named Chancellor's Scholar-Athlete At UW-Whitewater

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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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.