Suburban Marches | Police Preparations | Controversial Videos

Miss a day, miss a lot, so take a moment to catch up on some of the past week's headlines from across the North Shore.

Hundreds Of Demonstrators Rally In Lake Forest To Denounce Racism

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at Market Square Wednesday evening to support of the Black Lives Matter movement and take part in a moment of silence in memory of George Floyd,... Read more

Police Block Northbrook Court Entrances Amid Protests

One day after Chicago was one of the many U.S. cities to see protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd in Minnesota, suburban police departments are taking precautions.... Read more

Body Camera Footage Of Controversial Evanston Arrest Released

Police released bodycam footage of the forceful arrest of a 20-year-old Evanston man last week. Local protests against police brutality and racism have highlighted the controversial... Read more

Looters Destroy Northbrook Family's Business

Northbrook's Dae Oh Yang is heartbroken following the death of George Floyd and the events that have followed. The South Korean immigrant realizes the need for change and supports... Read more

Local Heroes Seek Support From Community To Stay Afloat

The owners of an Evanston ice cream parlor and corner store that has been hard-hit by the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic have been nominated local heroes by the community.... Read more

Man Pulls Gun, Shouts Profanities At Group Near Glen Town Center

In a video described as "shocking" by police, a man appears to pull a gun and shout profanities at a group of people Tuesday in front of Curragh Glenview, 1800 Tower Drive, Glen Town... Read more

Overnight Curfew Remains In Effect In Waukegan

Waukegan is among several suburban communities to enact a curfew after looters took to the city's streets and broke into buildings, threw bricks at officers and damaged five squad... Read more

Looting Reported At Evanston Stores As Staff Address Controversy

Police asked the public to avoid retail areas and stay home if possible as looting spread beyond Chicago's city limits Sunday night. Evanston police said officers had been called to... Read more

Police Shut Down Edens Expressway Exit Ramps To Deter Looting

State police announced the closure of more than a dozen expressway exit ramps in the Chicago area for a fourth consecutive day Tuesday in response to an outbreak of looting and property... Read more

Uptick In Crime In Suburbs Leads To Increase In Police Staffing

Amid reports of "possible looting" in Chicago, and an uptick in crime and unrest spreading into the suburbs following the death of George Floyd in Minnesota... Read more

Protest Through Deerfield Ends Peacefully

A peaceful protest, which ran for a little over two hours Wednesday night, ended without incident. The protest was held at the corner of Deerfield and Waukegan roads, according to... Read more

Black Lives Matter March Held In Skokie

Organizers planned to march Thursday in Skokie Thursday in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. The demonstration is scheduled began at 2 p.m. at McCormick Boulevard and Golf Road... Read more

Marches For Justice, Against Racism Planned In Winnetka

Two groups announced plans for protest marches Saturday morning in Winnetka. The first is due to begin at 10 a.m. at New Trier High School. The second is set to begin at 11 a.m. at... Read more

Northbrook Court AMC Location Could Close

AMC Theatres said Wednesday it has "substantial doubt" the company can remain in business after the coronavirus pandemic forced the closure of all of its locations. In a regulatory... Read more

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• Stolen Car Crashes Into Beach Park Home: Sheriff's Office
• Train Car Trespass; Plant Thief; Donation Box Disappears: Blotter
• Beach Assault Leads To Arrest; DUI Driver Attacks Cop: Blotters
• 5-Year-Old Dies After Getting Hit By Car: Police
• Police: Glenview Protest Concludes
• Cigarette Dumpster Fire; Basketball Court Graffiti: Blotter
• Waukegan Denies Violating FOIA By Withholding Arrest Information

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: May 19 To May 25

EARLIER:

• North Shore Week in Headlines, May 24–May 30: Malls Reopen | North Shore Outdoor Dining Returns | Bakery Closes | Citizenship Question Removed | Heads Shaved For Charity | Chase Terminated After Home Invasion

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