Standoff Ends Peacefully | Lead in 2 HP School Water Fountains | Conor Dwyer: 'Bye, Rio' | 73-Year-Old Guilty of Child Porn

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Des Plaines Police End Standoff With Man Who Might Have Been Armed, Suicidal

The man, who was handcuffed and taken away by ambulance after a 6-hour standoff, will mostly like face a weapons charge for the incident.

Lead Found in 2 Water Fountains at District 112 Schools

Low lead levels also were found in 7 water fixtures at 2 other district schools.

2016 Olympics: Swimmer Conor Dwyer Says Goodbye to Rio But Not Before Hanging Out With Zac Efron

As the Games wind down, the Winnetka swimmer gives a final photographic shout out to the city that's been his home for almost 2 weeks.

73-Year-Old Northbrook Man Pleads Guilty to Child Porn Charge, Sentenced to Probation

Norman Eisenberg must register as a sex offender and can only use a computer for email and financial transactions.

Yeezy Does It: Kanye West Opens 'Pop-Up Store' in Northbrook This Weekend

The temporary shop will sell merchandise connected to the rapper's latest album, "The Life of Pablo."

Ex-Day Care Worker Convicted in Boy's Death Begins Quest for New Trial

First of three hearings began Thursday to determine if new evidence in Melissa Calusinski's case is enough to merit a 2nd trial.

79-Year-Old Woman Tasered in Attempted Robbery in Glencoe

James M. Ray, of Chicago, was charged with aggravated battery and attempted robbery in the alleged attack Monday afternoon.

2 Masked Men Try to Rob Woman at Gunpoint as She Pulls Into Her Driveway

The suspects fled after the victim, who wasn't hurt in Monday night's incident, screamed.

First Human Case of West Nile Virus in Cook County

A woman in her 50s became ill in July.

Wilmette Dad Makes Daughter Do the Right Thing After She Does the Wrong Thing

Stolen street signs give a father a chance to teach his 16-year-old about being held accountable for her actions.

Naming Rights: Should District 113 Allow Facilities to Be Named After Big-Time Donors? (POLL)

The district's school board is considering adopting that policy for Highland Park and Deerfield high schools, but is it a good idea?

Evanston Business Owner Will Kayak Around Crete for Alzheimer's Research

It will be the third journey like this for Bob Danon, who hopes to log 300 miles in less than a month.

Niles Wig Company's Ex-Worker Accused of Embezzling More Than $950K From Employer

James Rhee, of Carpentersville, pleaded not guilty Monday to the charges against him in connection with the case.

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• More Radar Speed Limit Signs Coming to Evanston
• 39-Year-Old Woman Charged With 3 Counts of Retail Theft
• Man Finds Out Pot, Downloading Music and Driving Don't Mix
• Driver Found With Handgun Ammo After Traffic Stop: Police
• 53-Year-Old Woman Arrested on Computer Tampering Warrant
• Man Faces Drunken Driving, Drug Charges After Crash
• Teen Charged With Leaving the Scene of an Accident

WORTH A LOOK

• 2 Free Beach Days Remain in Evanston This Summer
  
• Fire at Home on Lyons Street Displaces 1
• Drive Will Donate Feminine Care Products to Homeless Shelters
• Committees Formed to Help Make Reconfiguration Work in District 112
• Deerfield Financial Adviser Earns National Recognition for Philanthropy
• New Culver's Given Initial OK by Village Board
• Park Ridge Farmers Market Celebrates 25th Season
• Elmwood Avenue Will Close for Months for Construction of 12-Story Building
• Animal Rescue Volunteer Honored with Bicycle From Evanston Bike Shop

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Week of Aug. 8-14
  
• Skokie Obituary: Michael A. Grossman, 43
• Lincolnwood Obituary: Beatrice Matz, 101
• Highland Park Obituary: Jay Hechtman, 78
• Obituary: Julius H. Miller
• Lake Forest Obituary: Dr. Carol Hyde-Basso, 60
• Lake Forest Obituary: Dean Milton Holm, 85

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