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Woman Nearly Raped While Pushing Toddler in Stroller at Evanston Park

The woman's screams and alert witnesses forced the man to flee from Brummel Park Wednesday night, according to police.

Northbrook Teen Opera Singer Reaches 'America's Got Talent' Finals Thanks to Judges (VIDEO)

Laura Bretan almost was eliminated Wednesday from the TV talent show.

88-Year-Old Man Orders Pickpocket to Drop the Wallet He Lifted

The Lake Forest shopper suspected something wasn't right when he was bumped in the produce section.

Firefighters Rescue 3 Northbrook Teens Stuck on Top of Deerfield Water Tower

The kids scaled the tower Friday night, but they were too scared to climb back down.

Mosque Set to Open in Lincolnwood Next Summer

The mosque will host five daily prayer sessions and serve up to 500 Muslim families in the north suburbs.

Metra Train Struck by Lightning in Rogers Park

Train No. 309 on the Union Pacific North Line was hit was a mechanical problem as a result.

Park District to Change Glenview Prairie Club's 5th Tee to Prevent Stray Balls Hitting People

This move, along with other precautions, comes after officials investigated a Glenview woman's claim she was hit by an errant ball in June.

Olympian Conor Dwyer Shows His Nose for Fun on 'The Late Late Show' (VIDEO)

The Winnetka swimmer joined 2 other fellow Olympians on Thursday to play an unusual guessing game with host James Corden.

Financial Adviser Who Ripped Off Clients for Almost $2M Sentenced to More Than 6 Years in Jail

Alan H. Gold, 61, of Wilmette, also was ordered to pay more than $1.8M in restitution.

Evanston Physical Education Teacher Wins 2nd Straight Chicago Triathlon

Jeremy Rielley covered more than 30 miles in just over two hours.

Skokie Commended for Giving Divvy Cold Shoulder

Resident gives village thumbs up for not "drinking the Divvy lemonade" and ignoring Chicago's bike-share program.

Ex-Winnetka Resident Gets More Than 4 Years for Not Paying Taxes on Illegal Gambling Business

Syrian-born Alber Najjar, who had ties with political insider Antoin "Tony" Rezko, fled the U.S. in 2004 and was a fugitive for 11 years.

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• 3 Charged in Evanston ATM Armed Robbery
• Chicago Woman Accused of Stealing Almost $100 in Merchandise
• Chicago Man Tries to Use Phony Prescription at Drug Store
• Couple Robbed on ‘Quiet’ Morton Grove Street

WORTH A LOOK

• High Lead Levels Shut Down 6 More Highland Park Water Fixtures
  
• 'Death Zone': What You Should Know About Passing a Stopped School Bus in Illinois
• Power Outage Closes Evanston Library
• Speeding in a School Zone in Illinois: Laws, Fines
• Booze-Serving Starbucks to Open Next Month in Lake Forest
• Archbishop Cupich Celebrates Mass at Notre Dame College Prep
• Niles Library Halts Fines for Overdue Books
• Former Northwestern Quarterback to Replace Peyton Manning

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Week of Aug. 22-28
  
• Skokie Obituary: Robert Reichblum, 58
• Lake Forest Obituary: George Caldwell
• Lake Forest Obituary: Loretta Crowley, 88
• Lake Forest Obituary: Lawrence D. Walters, 80
• Obituary: Tim Estberg, Longtime New Trier Choral Teacher, Dies

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