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Man Cleared of Rape After 25 Years Will Stay in Prison
William Carini became the seventh defendant to have a rape or murder conviction overturned in Lake County this decade.
Attempted Abduction of Teen Girl Reported in Evanston
A man approached the girl and tried to cover her face with a towel Thursday night on Howard Street, police said.
Shot Fired During Tobacco Store Robbery in Wadsworth
A store clerk was ordered to the ground and shot at during a violent armed robbery in Wadsworth Thursday night.
Woman Who Neglected Dogs in Glencoe Avoids Prison Time
Attorney Jeanne Harper pleaded guilty and will serve a year of conditional discharge.
Suspect Apprehended At Deerfield Metra Station After Police Shootout
A murder suspect is dead after firing shots at police on a Metra train in Deerfield.
Bears Lineman Kyle Long Buys New Home in Lake Forest
Fan favorite upgrades and moves closer to lake after new contract extension.
Unclaimed $1 Million Powerball Ticket in Glenview Nears Expiration
Time is running out for the holder of the winning ticket from the Jan. 13, 2016 drawing. It was sold at a Citgo gas station in Glenview.
Police Release Photos of Suspect in Murder of Northbrook Lawyer
Investigation continues into the December death of Jigar Patel, a lawyer who was found inside his Northbrook office.
Crack, Gun Found on Man Asleep at the Wheel in Evanston: Cops
Police say they found a loaded revolver and eight grams of crack in a car operated by Marcus James on Chicago Avenue.
Lea Thompson, Andrew McCarthy to Headline John Hughes Celebration in June
The 4-day event honoring the late North Shore filmmaker's career will feature scene re-enactments and a tour of local film locations.
Cubs Want to Share Wrigley Field With Northwestern Football Team
The club also wants to host some of Northwestern's Big Ten games at the ballpark, beginning in 2020.
Chamber Wants Village to Opt Out of Minimum Wage Law
Northbrook business leader says planned raises in minimum wage give advantage to Lake County.
SEE ALSO: Chamber Members Donate Tents to Chicago's Homeless
LSL Health Care to Bring More Than 100 Jobs to Niles
Chicago-based medical manufacturer plans to relocate to Niles.
Deerfield Nursing Home Accused of Overdosing Man with Medication
A lawsuit claims Whitehall of Deerfield led to the death of John Hobart.
Brad Schneider Sworn in as Illinois' 10th District U.S. Congressman
The IL-10 leadership change was made official on Tuesday in Washington, D.C.
Northbrook Native to Appear on Jeopardy!
Jack Paleczny will fulfill a lifelong dream on Jan. 9 when he will watch himself on the popular game show hosted by Alex Trebek.
First Baby Born at Evanston Hospital in 2017 is a Boy!
Orion Michael Bacon of Skokie was born just hours after the clock struck midnight at NorthShore Evanston Hospital.
LUXURY REAL ESTATE:
Winnetka Mansion Becomes Chicagoland's 1st Big Home Sale of 2017
A home in Indian Hill Club was unloaded for more than $4.5 million the first week of the year.
Red Rock Home in Woodland Park Has Marble Bath, Heated 3-Car Garage
WOW House: A Deerfield home built just a decade ago has hit the market for less than $1.5 million.
Green-Tucked Tudor on Edgemere Court Has Solarium, Powder Room, Banquet Space
WOW House: An "enchanting hand painted child's bedroom" is among the features of Evanston home near lakefront.
Home Owned by Horace Grant Sold in Deerfield
The modest abode sold for $650,000 last month.
Former Home of Steve Kerr Sells in Lake Forest
The Colonial-style home was doused with 'TP' each time Kerr won a championship with the Chicago Bulls.

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• Car Crashes Into Home on Dodge Avenue
• Car Stolen From Driveway on Henley Street: Cops
• Man Firing Gun Into Air to Celebrate New Year is 1st Lake Co. Sheriff’s Office Call of 2017
• Chimney Fire Damages Home in Lake Forest
• Forgery, Speeding, Controlled Substance: Glenview Police Blotter
• Refrigerator Door Left Open After Garage Burglary: Cops
• Porsche Stolen From Driveway; Police Forced to End Chase
• Crash in HP Leads Police to Warrant Arrest: Cops
• Skokie Man Identified as Chicago's First Homicide Victim of 2017
• Winnetka Man Pleads Guilty to Hiding Video Camera in Ex-Girlfriend's Palatine Home
• Gang Crackdown in Lake County Nets Heroin, Crack, Ecstasy and Other Drugs in 2016

WORTH A LOOK

• Rare Bohemian Waxwing Bird Spotted in Lake Forest
• Should CTA Cut Purple Line Parking Lot for Residential Development?
• Lake Co. DOT Wants Your Input on Transportation Needs
• Highwood’s Starving Artist Show Scheduled for Sept. 23 and 24
• North Shore Frugal Fashionista Opens a Storefront in Winnetka
• Northshore Acupuncture Center Announces 21 Day Self-Care Slay
• New Health Club Opens at Bernard Weinger JCC
• 'Overwhelming Support' From Public in Helping Families Displaced by Apartment Fire

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Week of Dec. 27-Jan. 2
• Actor Who Played Father Mulcahy on 'MASH' Dies at 84

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