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Waukegan Clown Threat Report was False: School
Students at Greenwood Elementary “fabricated” the story that three clowns stood at the edge of the property and threatened them on Tuesday.
Northwestern Professor Wins Nobel Prize
Sir Fraser Stoddart is one of three people in the world to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry today.
Glenbrook South Student Threatened in Parking Lot at School
Police say they've found the suspect who caused a brief lock-down of the Glenbrook South Off-Campus High School.
Northbrook Junior High Teacher Has Walked 10,000 Miles for Breast Cancer Awareness
Wendy Hicks is part of the "Sisters with Blisters" crew that has raised more than $100,000 in 16 years.
Mrs. Green’s To Close Winnetka Location After Less Than a Year
Healthy food option bolts Hubbard Woods district.
Report of Mask-Wearing Man at Elm Place School Was False: Cops
A student reported that a man was taking pictures of kids during recess on Wednesday. But police say that didn't happen.
Northwestern Students Robbed Overnight
One of the students was targeted while riding the CTA Purple Line and the other was talking on his cellphone on campus.
Monday in Evanston: Indigenous Peoples Day? Columbus Day? Neither? Both?
Museum will celebrate Native American heritage throughout the day, but it won’t officially be ‘Indigenous Peoples Day.' Here's why.
Stericycle’s Lawsuit Against Pro-Life Group Dismissed
Judge rules in favor of Ohio group who distributed anti-abortion material in Lake Forest earlier this year.
Clinton and Trump Cookies a Hit at Bakery in Evanston
Bennison's Bakery sells cookies designed with caricatures of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Who's Driving the Bus at Lake County State's Attorney Office?: Letter
Democratic challenger Matt Stanton describes incumbent Michael Nerheim's "amateur mistake" in shutting down anti-gang program.
Incumbent Coroner is a Write-In Candidate for Re-election
Lake County official Thomas Rudd wants to remain in office, but he won't be on the ballot.
Election Judges Needed in Suburban Cook County for Nov. 8 Presidential Election
Election judges and equipment managers especially needed in north and and northwest suburbs. Vote and get paid to work the election.
Man Seriously Injured After Being Caught in Machinery at Northbrook Plant
Firefighters worked for more than a half-hour to free the man Tuesday morning.
Lance Briggs Lists His Northfield Mansion
The former Chicago Bears linebacker looks to unload his impressive crib on the North Shore.
Pets Available for Adoption From C.A.R.E.: Week of Oct. 3, 2016
Meet Cleo, Liam and Michael - all cats available for adoption through the Community Animal Rescue Effort.
Violent Crime Almost Doesn’t Exist in Deerfield
FBI's unified crime report numbers for 2015 show low totals in Deerfield.
Glenview couple named “Featured Business Owners” of the Year by SCORE Chicago
The SCORE Chicago clients have all the right elements to make a great success story and were “superbly prepared" to open JOOJ Blow Dry
Trinity International Athletics earns Champions of Character designation from NAIA
Trinity International University athletic coaches were presented with the Silver Five-Star Champions of Character award from the NAIA.
Winnetka Fire Chief Wins Life Safety Award
Fire Chief Alan Berkowsky will be honored for the rebate program that allowed sprinklers to be installed in the village's business district.

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• Lake Co. Sex Offender Who Walked Away from Work Release Program Back in Custody
• Glencoe Bridge Victim Identified
• Employees at Potbelly’s in Northbrook Robbed at Gunpoint
• Teen Charged in Glenbrook South Threat That Forced School Lockdown
• Teen Girl Used Knife in Dispute on Red Oak Lane: Cops
• Shots Fired at Car, Homes Sunday Night in Evanston
• Loaded Handgun Found During Evanston Traffic Stop Tuesday Night
• Hotel Clerk Calls Cops on Pot Smoking Guests
• Carson's a Victim of 2 Retail Thefts in 2 Hours: Cops

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WORTH A LOOK

• EKG Testing Being Offered at Glenbrook South HS
• Tutor Describes How He Saved Woman’s Life on Evanston Pier
• The Glenview Grind Moves to New Location Next Week
• Lake County’s Leading Women’s Philanthropy Group Announces its Signature ‘Power of the Purse’ Fundraising Event
• New Trier Township Announces Support Grant Applications for Disabled Individuals
• Sweet Tomatoes Shutters Glenview Location
• Evanston Council Member Will Be Recognized for Work on Climate Change

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices, Week of September 26-October 2
• Riverwoods Obituary: James “Jim” L. Ginsburgh, age 64

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