Fugitive Serial Con Man Claimed To Be Millionaire: Police Reports

Now wanted in 3 states, Marin Ghimes cons people out of luxury cars and hotel stays while claiming to be wheelchair-bound, prosecutors said.

Skokie F.D. Honored For Providing Smoke Alarms To At-Risk Homes

The Skokie Fire Department installed 168 smoke alarms in 50 homes as part of the "Be Alarmed!" program.

Sexting Investigation; Aggravated Assault At Walmart: Blotter

An armed robbery at Walgreens, a beating in the McDonald's parking lot on the Skokie police blotter from Jan. 22 to Feb. 13.

CPS Teacher Accused Of Sex Abuse, Child Porn To Remain Jailed

Allegations he repeatedly had sex and exchanged naked photos with a student are "disturbing on a whole bunch of levels," a judge said.

State Trooper Injured When Squad Car Struck On Edens Expressway

A driver was cited under Scott's Law after crashing into the back of a squad car with its lights on Wednesday on I-94 near Touhy Avenue.

CPS Teacher Charged With Sexual Abuse Of 14-Year-Old Skokie Girl

Prosecutors accused the girl's former teacher of sexual assault, solicitation of child pornography, grooming and other offenses.

Men Arrested For Armed Robbery, Sex Assault, Videotaping: Blotter

Groups charged with shoplifting, driver with DUI and fleeing: Incidents and arrests from the Skokie police blotter from Jan. 7 to Jan. 21

Duo Charged With Armed Robbery In Parking Lot Of Skokie Bank

Two men in ski masks robbed a woman at gunpoint Monday, fleeing in a stolen car found two days later at the Walmart, police said.

Woman Reports Recording In Old Orchard Changing Room: Blotter

7 skip out on steakhouse bill, underage drinkers cited at New Year's Eve party on the Skokie Police Department blotter, Dec. 31 to Jan. 6

Skokie Man Jailed On Charge Of Threatening Judge On Social Media

"She is going to get it," he posted, according to prosecutors, along with a photo of a Cook County judge.

Predatory Sexual Assault Charge For Chicago Resident: Blotter

Intoxicated man damages McDonald's, batters customer on Christmas Eve; fake Apple employee burglarizes home: Skokie Blotter, Dec. 18 to 30

Gunman Robs Resident In Garage; Chicago Man Strikes Cop: Blotter

Armed robber arrested, British hotel guest charged with battery and shoplifting pairs arrested at local stores: Skokie Blotter, Dec. 6 to 17

Skokie Fire Department Promotions

Include Kathleen Furgala as Deputy Chief

Skokie Resident Orchestrated Nigerian Online Scam Network: FBI

The scammers conspired to defraud victims out of over $2 million with the promise of friendship, romance and fake jobs, prosecutors said.

Thieves Crash, Carjack At Niles North, Burn Car, Flee: Police

A gunman stole a car from Niles North High School parking lot Tuesday after shoplifters at Old Orchard Mall crashed a stolen getaway car.

Ex-Lincolnwood Firefighter Settles Whistleblower, Harassment Suit

A former firefighter settled a federal lawsuit with the private company that manages the Lincolnwood Fire Department.

Cocaine Conspiracy Dispatched Door-To-Door Delivery Drivers: Feds

Federal investigators and north suburban cops took part in a multi-year investigation into cocaine delivery called "Operation Flawed Deal."

Girl Charged With Murdering Uber Driver Heads To Adult Jail At 18

Eliza Wasni should be transferred to Cook County Jail upon her 18th birthday next week, a judge ruled Wednesday.

Lincolnwood Man Pleads Guilty To Opiate Prescription Conspiracy

The owner of a medical center, pharmacy and home health care clinic pleaded guilty to operating a drug distribution conspiracy.

Man Charged With Stealing Dozens Of Items From Skokie Apple Store

A 27-year-old Chicago man has been charged with a smash-and-grab burglary of Apple products from the Old Orchard Shopping Center.

Armed Robberies Reported; Wilmette Teen Faces Gun Felony: Blotter

Gunmen tie up victims, DUI driver endangers life of child, aggravated battery at Walmart: Skokie police blotter from Nov. 19 to Dec. 5

Skokie Scam Alert: Callers Use Police Number To Solicit Cash

Skokie police are warning residents of a phone scam. Here's how to recognize the scam and what to do.

Men Arrested For Revenge, Child Porn, Aggravated Battery: Blotter

Incidents and arrests from the Skokie police blotter from Nov. 11 - Nov. 18.

Mom Threatens Dean; Firearm, Meth Delivery Charge: Skokie Blotter

Incidents and arrests from the Skokie police blotter from Nov. 4 - Nov. 10.

Halloween Arson, Neighbor Attack; Old Orchard Exposure: Blotter

Incidents and arrests from the Skokie police blotter from Oct. 26 to Nov. 3.

Homeless Man Cons Seniors Out Of Hotel Stays, Luxury Cars: Cops

A 62-year-old man who "presents himself" as wheelchair-bound faces a felony theft charge, the latest in his 26-year history of such crimes.

5 Stolen Cars; Shoplifter Attacks With Pepper Spray: Blotter

Incidents and arrests from the Skokie police blotter from Oct. 16 - Oct. 25

Lincolnwood Fire Chief, Deputies Named In Sex Harassment Lawsuit

A former firefighter's lawsuit claims the Lincolnwood Fire Department tolerated pervasive sexist harassment and on-duty drug abuse.

2 Child Endangerment Charges; Battery Arrest At Hospital: Blotter

Incidents and arrests from the Skokie police blotter from Oct. 9 to Oct. 15

Man Shot On Oakton Street In Skokie

A 24-year-old man was shot and a business was damaged Tuesday afternoon, police said.

Armed Robber Stabs Victim From Behind; Hotel Staffer Cut: Blotter

Arrests for DUI, drug dealing and theft on the Skokie Police Blotter from Oct. 2 - Oct. 8.

11 Shoplifters Steal Jackets; Public Indecency Reported: Blotter

Incidents and arrests from the Skokie Police Blotter from Sept. 25 to Oct. 1.

NorthShore Gynecologist Indicted On Sexual Assault Charge

A 72-year-old doctor with offices in Skokie and Lincolnwood was accused of assaulting a patient during an exam last January.

2 Stolen Cars Flee Police On Southbound Edens Expressway: Blotter

Arrests for forgery, aggravated battery and eluding police on the Skokie Police Department blotter from Sept. 18 - Sept. 24.

Hit-And-Run Driver Kills Bicyclist At Devon And McCormick: Police

The 67-year-old man was left for dead after he was struck by a silver Dodge Charger on the border of Lincolnwood and Chicago Sunday evening.

Sexual Assault Charge For Man Arrested At Courthouse: Blotter

Two men charged with identity theft and two teens accused of shoplifting on the Skokie Police Department blotter from Sept. 5 to Sept. 17

Driver Of Corvette That Crashed Into Skokie Building Dies

Alcohol and speeding were likely factors in the crash that killed a 32-year-old Evanston man, police said.

Angry Over Affair, Skokie Man Shot Friend On Edens: Prosecutors

The 40-year-old man shot his friend several times because he believed he was having an affair with his wife, according to prosecutors.

Corvette Crashes Into Office Building In Skokie

Firefighters extricated the driver and took him to hospital in critical condition Sunday night.

Skokie Police Investigate Shooting On LeClaire

The man found shot multiple times in a residential neighborhood of Skokie Friday night is expected to survive, police said.