Winnetka Man Murdered Lawyer, Tried To Kill Sister: Prosecutors

After his sister said she would "no longer just give him money," 66-year-old John Gately showed up armed at her doorstep, prosecutors said.

Stolen Car; Scams Attempted; Golf Course Flags Taken: Blotters

Incidents and arrests from the Glencoe, Winnetka, Northfield police blotters for Aug. 9 to Aug. 15

Brother-In-Law Charged With Murder Of Northfield Attorney

John Gately was charged with first-degree murder Wednesday in the fatal shooting of his brother-in-law, Northfield attorney Stephen Shapiro.

Homicide Of Renowned North Shore Attorney Shocks Legal Community

Fatally shot Monday in his Northfield home, lawyer Steve Shapiro is being remembered as an unpretentious and brilliant legal mind.

Fatal Shooting In Northfield, Arrest In Winnetka After Standoff

Police said a 72-year-old Northfield attorney was shot and killed after an argument in his home Monday.

Explicit Email Scam; Check Forged At School District: Blotter

Glencoe, Winnetka, Northfield Blotters: July 25 - Aug. 8

Over $4,500 Stolen From Cars On Fuller Lane: Police Blotter

Over $4,500 in losses were reported after a string of burglaries from unlocked cars on Fuller Lane Thursday night.

Dog Food Cat Burglar Charged; 3 Warrants, 1 Headlight: Blotters

Glencoe, Winnetka, Northfield Police Blotters: July 18 - July 24

Facebook Marketplace Scam Alert: Don't Fall For It

The victim reported to police that after a couple suspect phone calls, they realized it was a scam.

Glencoe Man Burgled Home; Winnetka Teen Faces Felony: Blotters

Winnetka, Northfield and Glencoe police department blotters for July 12 - July 18

Bat Bites Dog; Dog Bites UPS Driver; Park Theft Arrest: Blotters

Winnetka, Northfield and Glencoe police department blotters for July 5 - July 11

Fraudulent Business Scams Over $10,000; Plate Thefts: Blotters

Winnetka, Northfield and Glencoe police department blotters for June 28 - July 4

Safe Stolen In Home Break-In; Lease Payment Scam: Blotter

Winnetka, Northfield and Glencoe police department blotters for June 21 - June 27

Arrow In Backyard Linked To Damage, Missing Documents: Blotters

Glencoe, Northfield and Winnetka Police Blotters: June 14 - June 20

Ex-New Trier Staffer Admits Stealing From School

The former NTHS activities assistant was sentenced to 2 years probation for billing thousands in personal items to district credit cards.

Stroller Stolen From Driveway; Daylight Home Burglary: Blotters

Winnetka, Glencoe, Northfield Blotters: June 7 - June 13

Fresh Bitcoin Mail Fraud Form Letters; Fake Microsoft: Blotters

Winnetka, Glencoe, Northfield Blotters: May 31 - June 6

Juvenile Caught With Stolen Car; Beach House Burglarized: Blotter

Winnetka, Glencoe, Northfield Blotters: May 24-30

Fake Check Scam Winds Up Costing Over $2,900: Blotters

Winnetka, Glencoe, Northfield police blotters for May 17 - May 23

Home Broken Into; Street Sign Stolen; DUI Arrest: Blotter

Winnetka, Glencoe, Northfield police blotters for May 10 - May 16

Late-Night Metra Station Trespasser Had Related Warrant: Blotter

Traffic stops turn up warrants and result in DUI, drug charges in the Glencoe, Winnetka, Northfield Police Blotters for May 3 to 9.

Disbarred Lawyer Turns Herself In On 2 Felony Warrants: Blotters

Winnetka, Glencoe, Northfield Police Blotters for the week of April 26 to May 2.

Cops Bust House Party For Underage Drinking, Charge Host: Blotter

Incident and arrest from Winnetka, Glencoe, Northfield for April 19-25.

Over $5,000 Stolen In Evening Home Burglary Off Sheridan: Blotter

Glencoe, Northfield, Winnetka Police Blotters: April 12 - April 18

North Shore Woman Attacked Cops, Paramedic, Hurled Slurs: Reports

The 53-year-old was arrested twice in two weeks last month after alleged assaults on first responders in Glencoe and Northfield.

Winnetka Names New Police Chief

Marc Hornstein was named chief of the Winnetka Police Department Thursday after serving on the job on an interim basis since June 2017.

Repeat Drunk Driver Accused Of Fleeing Cops Before Crash: Blotter

Glencoe, Northfield, Winnetka Police Blotters: April 5 - April 11

Wilmette Lawyer Found Not Guilty Of Fraud, Forgery In Bench Trial

All remaining charges against the former North Shore financial adviser, including defrauding a former Chicago Bear, were dismissed Thursday.

Road Rage Citations; Home Break-Ins; Car Stolen; DUIs: Blotter

Glencoe, Winnetka and Northfield Police Blotters: March 29 - April 4

Painting Worth More Than $10,000 Reported Stolen: Blotter

Winnetka, Glencoe and Northfield Police Blotters: March 22-28

Paramedic Slapped At Bar; Soccer Goals Stolen: Blotter

Winnetka, Glencoe and Northfield Police Blotters: March 15-21

DUI Arrests For Cleveland, Lake Forest, Evanston Men: Blotter

Winnetka, Glencoe and Northfield Police Blotters: March 8 - March 14

ID Thieves Withdraw Over $5,000, Change User Passwords: Blotters

Winnetka, Glencoe and Northfield Police Blotters: March 1 - March 7

Cat Burglars Pinch Dog Food, Grooming Supplies From Pet Spa: Cops

Winnetka, Glencoe and Northfield Police Blotters: Feb. 22 - Feb. 28

Fake Narcotics Prescriptions Passed At Winnetka Pharmacy: Blotter

Glencoe, Northfield, Winnetka incident and arrest reports for the week of Feb. 15 to Feb. 21.

'Well Over 100 Phone Calls' Led To Harassment Charge: Blotter

Glencoe, Northfield, Winnetka Police Blotters: Feb. 8 - Feb. 14

24 Batteries Stolen From Comcast Utility Boxes: Police

Glencoe, Northfield, Winnetka Police Blotter: Feb. 1 - Feb. 7

Man Charged With Forgery Over Prescription Form: Police Blotters

Glencoe, Northfield, Winnetka Police Reports: Jan. 25 - Jan. 31

70-Year-Old Ticketed For Shooting BB Gun At Squirrel: Blotter

Glencoe, Northfield, Winnetka Crime Reports: Jan. 18 - Jan. 24

Winnetka Trader Admits Bringing Down Company With Fraud Scheme

Thomas Lindstrom pleaded guilty to covering up more than $13 million in losses for his own enrichment.