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20-year-old motorcyclist dies in Skokie traffic crash, per police
6+ hour, 37+ min ago (292+ words) A 20-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with a vehicle on Touhy Avenue in Skokie on Friday evening, according to the Skokie Police Department. The motorcyclist has since been identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office as Muhammad Raief Ali…...
Round Lake Beach man pleads to murder in brothers" shooting: "This negotiated plea ensures this defendant is still held accountable"
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (287+ words) A Round Lake Beach man pleaded guilty to second-degree murder Tuesday in the shooting of two brothers who stole his car, Lake County prosecutors said. Lynell Glover had been scheduled to be retried in the shooting that killed Anthony Awad,…...
Lake, Porter candidates throw hats in the ring
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (724+ words) As the first week of candidate filing wound down Friday afternoon, the May primary ballot was shaping up with a mix familiar faces and newcomers. U. S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, filed to run for re-election. Republican Jennifer-Ruth Green has indicated her…...
Lake Bluff trustees give initial approval to a four-unit condominium project in Block Three
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (583+ words) The Lake Bluff Village Board has given initial approval to plans for a four-unit condominium building at 570 Evanston Avenue, advancing a proposal that has divided neighbors over whether the project fits the character of the area. The project would rezone…...
Officials want Lake Villa school building site redeveloped: "Turn a dormant site into a vibrant, active space
8+ mon, 6+ day ago (497+ words) A now-vacant Lake Villa school building that has stood for more than a century will more than likely be demolished, and village and school officials hope the site will be redeveloped to boost the local economy. The Joseph J. Pleviak Elementary…...
Federal agents arrest one in Evanston Thursday, police say
9+ mon, 3+ day ago (263+ words) The U. S. Department of Homeland Security informed the Evanston Police Department that an arrest was made involving a "criminal matter" Thursday morning near Evanston Township High School, according to EPD Commander Scott Sophier. Sophier said the arrest took place near Church…...
After a loss, Reid Pfeifer ensures Lake Zurich bounces back. "We live for these words across our chest.
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (736+ words) Lake Zurich quarterback Reid Pfeifer has stayed the course. Pfeifer was an untested junior backup thrust unexpectedly into duty last season, when the Bears didn't qualify for the playoffs, and the first game of his senior season was a lopsided…...