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College Football Player Retires After 3 Concussions
Northwestern University cornerback Matthew Harris gives up football.
Jogger Attacked on Bike Path in Lake Bluff
A Hispanic man pushed a 44-year-old woman to the ground on the Robert McClory Bike Path near Sheridan Road Tuesday night, police said.
Lincolnwood Man Who Was at 1938 World Series Will Be at Wrigley Field for Game 3
Charles Greenstein will attend World Series at Wrigley Field for first time in 78 years after missing the 1945 classic when he was overseas.
Reality TV Star Gives World Series Tickets to 97-Year Old World War II Veteran
‘The Profit’ star Marcus Lemonis made sure an American hero would have the best seat in the house at Wrigley Field Friday night.
Cubs Fan From Northbrook Was Born in 1908
Mabel Ball was alive the last time the Chicago Cubs won the World Series.
Longtime Cubs Fan Buried with Ticket from NLCS Clincher
Anthony Soria died just days before the Cubs won the pennant. But his son made sure he went to the grave knowing they pulled it out.
Water Bills to Increase in Highland Park Next Year
The city plans to implement a 5 percent raise beginning on Jan. 1.
Elizabeth Meyer Expansion Project to Begin Soon
New classrooms are part of the $9 million District 73.5 plan.
2016 North Shore Trick-or-Treating and Halloween Guide
Find trick-or-treat times and other Halloween-related events in cities and towns on Chicago’s North Shore.
Woman Missing From Evanston Hasn't Been Seen in Months
Husband says Nyameka Bell left home last November and hasn't been seen since. Family hasn't heard from her since February.
Art Exhibit to Remember New Trier Grad Killed in Canoe Accident
A glass art exhibit at the school's Winnetka campus will display the artwork of 2012 alum Mori Weinstein.
Northbrook Man Identified as Victim of Fatal Accident on Milwaukee Avenue
The death of 53-year-old Marcus Arroyo has been ruled an accident.
Massage Therapist Accused of Sexually Assaulting Woman at Evanston Spa
A manager at the Art of Health spa in downtown Evanston holds that Kai Wang did nothing wrong and he still works there.

Village Board Meeting Lasts 5 Minutes on Night of World Series Opener
It didn’t take long for the Wilmette Village Board to zoom through the agenda Tuesday night.
Adorable Orange-and-White Cat Tommy and Sweet Dog Maisy Available for Adoption
The two pets are up for adoption by the Community Animal Rescue Effort.
Evanston Cancels Domestic Violence Meeting in Favor of Watching World Series
The city known for its progressive nature took a rare step in the opposite direction.
Jason Kipnis Breaks Up Jake Arrieta’s No-Hitter
Northbrook’s favorite baseball player spoils historic moment for Cubs pitcher.
ALSO: Indians Player Jason Kipnis Grew Up in Northbrook as a Cubs Fan
Baxter International to Lay Off Employees
The Deerfield-based health care company confirmed "reductions" are part of a larger restructuring plan.
Glenview Woman Competes on Jeopardy!
Susan Logan had quite the surprise for the show's producers.
Stress Relief Treatment Offered for $19.08 on Cubs Playoff Game Days
The Northshore Acupuncture Center in Skokie has tips for Cubs fans to avoid stress as the playoffs heat up.
Huge Cubs Logo Painted on Highland Park Man's Front Yard
Josh Weisbart celebrated his 40th birthday today with the paint job honoring his favorite team

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