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Sharp Object Found in Child's Trick-or-Treat Bag in Beach Park
The Lake County Sheriff's Office said the object is commonly used to prick fingers and test for blood levels.
Meet C.A.R.E. Pets ‘Hunk-a Burnin’ Love’ Elvis-the-Cat and ‘Ain’t Nothin’ But a Hound Dog’ Clyde
Pets from the Community Animal Rescue Effort get in the Halloween spirit.
Former Lake Bluff Teacher Investigated For Sexual Abuse of Students
Investigation includes charges the teacher lured kids at Lake Bluff Middle School with beer and porn while he taught there from 1975-1985.
108-Year Old Cubs Fan Celebrates 2nd World Series of Lifetime
Mabel Ball was born before the Cubs won their last World Series in 1908. She's elated to read about another world title.
North Shore Hospitals Get Average Grades in Recent Safety Study
Only one hospital in the area received a grade of higher than 'C' on the recent Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades list.
Trump Sign Burned in Evanston Man's Front Yard
Previous signs have been replaced with Hillary Clinton and Black Lives Matter signs, the man said.
Stranger in BMW Approaches Kids Walking Home From Red Oak School
Highland Park police say a suspicious man asked two kids to get into his car to find someone named Andrew Tuesday afternoon.
Zoba Noodle Bar Closes in Downtown Evanston
The Thai favorite on Sherman Avenue was popular in the Northwestern community.
District 65 Teachers Could Strike This Month
Public posting from union indicates potential strike before end of November.
63 Tickets Issued During Halloween Traffic Detail in Lake County
Lake County Sheriff’s Office deputies were out in full force over the Halloween weekend.
Skokie Woman Killed After Crashing Car Into Tree
Police identified the victim in a Saturday accident on Lake Avenue in Wilmette as an 81-year-old woman from Skokie.
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.
Theater Group Misled Highland Park Officials; Closes Before 1st Show
A Crain's investigation revealed the poor business practices of the New York-based Musically Human Theatre.

Trump Supporters Gather Outside Jan Schakowsky’s Office in Evanston
A protest was called in the wake of a controversial video allegedly tying the congresswoman’s husband to election rigging.
Man Crashed Car Into Gas Pump and Spit in Cop's Face: Police
Police say they found 20-year-old Christopher Morris in an alley behind Catalpa Place in Wilmette early Sunday morning.
West Deerfield Township Democratic Organization Endorses Dr. Thomas Rudd
Thomas Rudd, MD is endorsed for Lake County Coroner by West Deerfield Township Democratic Organization
'The Barn' Now Open in Evanston
Amy Morton will open her second Evanston restaurant in a former horse stable on Church Street.
2 Injured in 3-Car Crash in Skokie
One of the cars slammed into an apartment building on Skokie Boulevard on Saturday.
Owner of ‘The Fish Keg’ on Howard Street Dies
Theodore Hansen owned the popular Howard Street spot for years.
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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• 2 Girls Taken to Hospital Following Fight at Stevenson
• 3 Teens Accused of Attempting to Rob Woman in Evanston Alley
• 4 Faucets Stolen in 4 Minutes at Lowe's: Cops
• 6 Caught Smoking Pot in Car Outside Corner Bakery
• Couple Steals 2 Carts Full of Liquor from Jewel-Osco Store
• $50,000 Bail Ordered for Wheeling Brothers in Attempted Kidnapping Case
• Morton Grove Man Accused of Stealing Thousands From Aunt With Dementia
• Pair Accused of Intending to Sell Pot

WORTH A LOOK

• YMCA Art Students Featured in First Bank of Highland Park Community Display
• Portillo's Sets Deerfield Opening Date
• Volunteerism Comes Full Circle for Ed Brennan
• Good Samaritan Uses Heimlich Maneuver to Save Choking Victim at Cooker's Red Hots
• Woman Reunited with Cat After 3 Years
• 15 Fun Facts You Probably Don't Know About Illinois
• District 34 Students Raise $5K in Memory of School Volunteer Debra Gelfand

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Week of October 24-30
• Obituary: Joseph Abraham Gassner
• Northbrook Obituary: Anita Weinfield, nee Comisaroff

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