Wilmette police bust major retail theft ring
Wilmette police have announced the bust of a major retail theft ring.
Cook County sheriff warns of ruse burglaries
Cook County sheriff?s police have released photos of a suspected ruse burglary crew that targeted an elderly couple last week in Wilmette.
Ruse burglary crew traveling in SUV with Xfinity logo rob elderly couple in Wilmette
Cook County sheriff’s police have released photos of a suspected ruse burglary crew that targeted an elderly couple last week in Wilmette.
Suspected robbers crash car, shoot at officers in Wilmette
A group of armed robbers flipped a stolen vehicle while trying to evade police early Tuesday in north suburban Wilmette.
Daniel Sotelo & Natally Brookson case: Body found in Lake Michigan identified as missing UIC student
Daniel Sotelo's body was pulled out of Lake Michigan on May 22. The remains of his girlfriend, Natally Brookson, had been found on May 2. They were both last seen alive on April 30.
Body of man found in Lake Michigan off Wilmette
Police said the man's body appeared to have been in the water for at least a couple weeks. He had black hair and was about 6 feet tall.
Wilmette parents, students protest mask requirements in schools
Parents and children demonstrated outside the Wilmette Village Hall in favor of removing mask mandates in Wilmette Public Schools District 39.
Parents, students continue to protest masks in schools across Chicago area
A rally was held in Wilmette Monday morning with students and parents protesting against mask requirements in schools.
Crews still cleaning up snow after lake effect dumps 7+ inches on Chicago area
More than 24 hours after lake effect snow starting falling in Chicago, cleanup efforts were still underway in the city and suburbs.
Offenders broke into Wilmette convenience store, stole ATM, tobacco and alcohol products: police
Wilmette police are searching for suspects who broke into a food mart and a gas station, and stole an ATM and other merchandise Friday morning.
'Best Small Cities in America': 14 towns in Illinois, Indiana rank among top 10 percent
A new listing of the ‘Best Small Cities in America’ might add fuel to the fire for the people encouraging residents of Illinois to move to Indiana. Carmel, Indiana ranks the second best small city in America, according to Wallet Hub.
Wilmette boy beats leukemia, teams up with St. Baldrick's to help others fight childhood cancer
Matteo Smith and his mom, Vanessa, talk about his fight against cancer and how they're using his story and positivity to help others going through similar battles.
Fireworks shows in Chicago and the suburbs happening on Saturday, July 3rd
Looking for Saturday night July 3rd fireworks in Chicago and the suburbs this Fourth of July weekend? There are lots of shows to choose from.
2021-2022 will be Chicago Blackhawks announcer Pat Foley's last season in the booth
Foley has worked with the Blackhawks for decades. His first stint was 1981 to 2006, and he worked for the NHL team again from 2008 until this week.
Chicago area prep school asks students how they 'wield' white privilege in assignment
Students at a top Chicagoland Jesuit college preparatory school were forced to answer questions about how they have benefitted from white privilege and how they "wield this privilege."
Electric blanket suspected in Wilmette fire that displaced 5
Five people were displaced in a fire that may have been caused by an electric blanket Sunday in suburban Wilmette.
Duo hits 3 banks in 3 hours in Naperville, Lombard, Wilmette: FBI
The FBI is seeking a duo that allegedly robbed three Chicago-area banks in as many hours Monday.
FBI, Wilmette police search for suspects in Byline Bank robbery
Local and federal authorities are searching for two people suspected of robbing a bank Monday in north suburban Wilmette.
3 motorcyclists ejected, critically hurt in Edens Expy. crash
Three people on motorcycles were critically hurt Wednesday night in a crash on the Edens Expressway near Wilmette, according to Illinois State Police.
Lovin' Local: Backyard BBQ keeps the flame going in Wilmette
Dan Marquerite, owner of Backyard BBQ, talks about how his business has been faring as the coronavirus outbreak extends into the summer months.