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Evanston Man Charged in Hawthorne Race Course Shooting

The 34-year-old man is one of two accused in a shooting that injured two women outside the south suburban racetrack on Sunday.

Rare Heart Defect Killed 7-Year-Old Girl at Park Ridge Cheerleading Camp

Kate Babich suffered from Ebstein's anomaly, which led to the Park Ridge girl's death in June, the Cook Co. medical examiner's office says.

Highland Park Turns Off 3 City-Owned Water Fixtures Over Lead Levels

Overall, the city's water production and distribution system meets or exceeds state and federal safety standards.

Rattlesnake Carcass Found in Wood Oaks Green Park (VIDEO)

This species of venomous reptile isn't native to Northbrook, and officials don't know for sure how it got there.

Is This Your 'Fight Song'? Thank a Deerfield High School Grad for It

Dave Bassett co-wrote the single that has become the unofficial theme music for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign.

Rio Olympics 2016: Swimmer Conor Dwyer Plans to 'Kick It' With Comedian Leslie Jones at the Games

The Saturday Night Live cast member and Ghostbusters star has been showing her support online for the Winnetka Olympian. Dwyer also talks about how Michael Phelps owes him, and why he would beat his fellow U.S. swimmer in a foot race.

More Patch Olympic Coverage:

• Swimmer Olivia Smoliga Places 6th in 100-Meter Backstroke
  
• Swimmer Conor Dwyer Wins Gold as Part of 4x200-Meter Freestyle Relay Team
  
• Swimmer Conor Dwyer Wins Bronze in 200-Meter Freestyle
  
• Winnetka Swimmer Conor Dwyer Finishes 4th in 400-Meter Freestyle

Do Glenbrook North High School, District 225 Have Drug Problems?

Two residents, including a WLS-AM radio host, think so. Find out why and what they want parents to do about it.

Boy, 5, Rescued From Pool in Skokie

The boy is recovering at Lurie Children’s Hospital after a Saturday afternoon rescue at Devonshire Park.

Sen. Mark Kirk Won't Back Presidential Candidate Who Supports Iran Deal … Unless It's Colin Powell (VIDEO)

"I can't support someone who is for the Iran agreement," Kirk says. But Powell, his write-in candidate, thinks it's "a pretty good deal."

Evanston Man Accused of Threatening to Kill Judge

The 59-year-old could spend five years behind bars if convicted.

4 Men Arrested in Prostitution Sting by Lake Co. Sheriff's Task Force

The arrests were part of a national operation to crackdown on prostitution.

Niles Cop Who Made Homophobic Joke and Urinated in Public Reinstated

It’s back to work for James Griesenauer, who was accused of telling a gay man there are “other d---s” in the sea.

100 Lives Saved from Opioid Overdose in Lake County

Since December 2014, Naloxone has been used to save 100 lives from opioid overdose, authorities announced this past week.

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• Armed Robber Hits Jimmy John's Manager and Takes Off With Cash
  
• 4 Shot in Evanston Tuesday Night
• Ambulance Driver From Skokie Cited in Rollover Crash That Injured 1 in Buffalo Grove
• Teen Boy Charged With Stealing Bike From Al's Cycle Shop
• Waukegan Man Pulled Over for Speeding, Charged With DUI
• Chicago Man Arrested, Charged in Drug Case From 2015
• Red Line Robbers Target Northbound CTA Passengers Near Howard
• Northbrook Man Accused of Touching, Making Sexual Remarks Toward Cabbie
• Park Ridge Man Accused of Driving Under Influence of Drugs

WORTH A LOOK

• Evanston Named a Top 'Tech Savvy' City
  
• New Trier Makes Top 20 of Newsweek’s Best Public High Schools 2016
• Shooting Range to Open in Lincolnwood
• Group Wants to Tear Down Row Houses on Central Street in Evanston
• Deerfield Named to a 2nd List Ranking the Safest Cities in Illinois
• Hot Dog Joint on Howard Street Closes Months After Opening
• The Barn 'A Coming Home' for Amy Morton

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Week of July 31-Aug. 7

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