Race Matters in Evanston Pot Arrests | Olympians Land in Rio | WGN Anchor Sells $1.15M Home | Dentist Loses Tool in Man's Gut

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Blacks More Likely to Be Charged for Pot in Evanston

Data from the last three months shows racial discrepancy among those arrested and ticketed for the now decriminalized offense.

Rhythmic Gymnastics Team from the North Shore Among Illinois Olympians Headed to Rio

These athletes, several haling from the Chicago area, will be headed to Rio de Janeiro to represent the U.S.

WGN News Anchor Steve Sanders Sells His Winnetka Home For $1.15 Million

Veteran journalist Steve Sanders sold his Winnetka home in late June.

How Did a Des Plaines Dentist Lose This Sharp Tool in Her Patient's Stomach?

A Hoffman Estates man won a $675K court settlement after having emergency surgery to remove this misplaced dental instrument from his gut.

Why Did the District 112 Referendum Fail?

North Shore School District 112 survey has surprising results.

Wilmette Goes to the Head of the Class on Website's Most Educated List

Find out how the village earned its ranking as one of the top 10 U.S. communities with the most educated residents.

Man Shot in Skokie During Armed Robbery Wednesday Night

The 54-year-old victim was driving a relative home from work when he was shot on Oakton Street.

Man Struck by Metra Train at Downtown Highland Park Station

The man suffered a serious leg injury but is in stable condition.

White Mount Prospect Woman Accused of Harassing Black Family Apologizes and Pays Up

The settlement ends a lawsuit neighbors filed against Terry Calliari that alleged she used racial slurs and other intimidation tactics.

9-Year Old Who Went Missing From Evanston Beach Found Safe at Home

The boy wandered off from a day camp session at the beach Wednesday afternoon.

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• Drunk Man Arrested in Library Parking Lot After Refusing Officer’s Advice to Take a Cab: Police
  
• Loaded Handgun Found on 16-Year-Old Evanston Boy
• Lake County Police Ticket 89 Speeders in One Day During Special Campaign
• Gun Found Near Chicago Man Who Ran From Cops
• Winnetka Residents Should Exercise Caution When Hiring a Contractor
• Speeding Stop Leads to DUI Charge for Waukegan Man
• Northbrook Man Charged With Resisting Arrest in Glenview

WORTH A LOOK

• Fire Chief Leaves Evanston For Position with Northwestern
  
• Wow House With Tennis Court, Wave Pool, Outdoor Kitchen Going For $3.18 Million
• Glenview Prairie Club Plans to Make Area Around Golf Course Safer for Residents
• 'The Barn' to Open in Former Horse Stable on Church Street
• Dao Sushi and Roti Coming Soon To Deerfield
• Historic Topsfield Farm Estate Going for $9 Million (VIDEO)
• Highland Park to Introduce Trash Containers With Embedded Chips
• 800 Degrees Closes After Less Than a Year in Evanston
• District 219 Will Eliminate HR Position
• 4-Story Apartment Complex Could be Built on Site of Former Banquet Hall
• Winnetka Brings Back Program to Help Residents Pay for Systems to Stop Sewer Backups
• Debut of Full-Day Kindergarten at South School

IN MEMORIAM

• Lake Bluff Obituary: Arthur Walker, 78
  
• Northbrook Obituary: Natalie Cole, 84
• Glenview Obituary: Fredric Samuel Burnstine, 83

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