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Top 10 Most-Read Patch Stories Of 2023 In Northbrook
We look back at some of the stories that got readers talking over the past calendar year.
NORTHBROOK, IL — As we get ready to turn the page on 2023, we look back at some of the stories that got the most traction on the Northbrook Patch website. We enjoyed delivering our readers the most important local news and look forward to doing it again in 2024.
In a year filled with ups and downs, here are the top 10 most-read stories of 2023 (in chronological order):
MARCH
Pedestrian Killed After Being Hit On I-294 In Northbrook: State Police
The March 3 incident shut down several lanes on the highway for nearly eight hours, according to Illinois State Police.
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APRIL
Corrections Officer Shot Niles Victim In Back: Prosecutors
Alan J. Kettina, of Northbrook, is accused of shooting a Niles man in a nightclub parking lot.
New Vision For Northbrook Court Discussed At Village Board Meeting
The developer of the site said the project's cost would be greater than the $250 million negotiated in 2019.
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JUNE
Child Found Unresponsive In Backyard Swimming Pool: Northbrook Police
The Northbrook police and fire departments responded to the scene at around 4:35 p.m. Life-saving measures were administered on the scene before the child was taken to the hospital.
JULY
Man Who Killed 6 Kittens Is A Former Northbrook Resident: Police
Thomas Martel, 22, faces charges of four counts of aggravated animal cruelty and two counts of animal torture, police said. All six counts are felonies.
Casual Restaurant With 'Innovative Twists' Coming To Northbrook
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is slated to open its fourth restaurant in the Chicago Metro area next summer on the North Shore.
Prisoner Escapes During Highway Transport Near Northbrook: Police
The prisoner committed two acts of vehicular carjacking after escaping, including one in Northbrook, en route to Lake County Jail.
Coroner IDs Northbrook Woman Killed In Wauconda Motorcycle Crash
Laura Siano died from blunt force injuries as a result of the July 18 crash, according to an autopsy.
SEPTEMBER
Woman Pumping Gas Has Car Stolen During Hijacking: Northbrook PD
The woman, who was driving a 2024 BMW black X6, saw the man enter her car. When he drove off, the suspect caused minor injuries to the victim.
OCTOBER
Pedestrian Struck By Car At Lake Cook Road In Northbrook: Police
A portion of Lake Cook Road was shut down for more than five hours following the Oct. 22 incident.
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