Chicago area families flock to pools to beat extreme heat

The heat wave is lingering in the Chicago area as temperatures hit 90 degrees for the third day in a row. 

Chicago area man stole $4,900 from bank, used pepper spray on tellers, feds say

A suburban man was arrested for allegedly taking thousands of dollars from a Northbrook bank after spraying tellers with pepper spray and a fire extinguisher last month.

Northbrook hit-and-run leaves 1 dead
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A man was struck and killed by a vehicle in a hit-and-run early Wednesday morning in north suburban Northbrook, according to police.

Pedestrian killed in Northbrook hit-and-run

A man was struck and killed by a vehicle in a hit-and-run early Wednesday morning in north suburban Northbrook, according to police.

Pug Pal Project inspires first-graders in Northbrook

First-grade teacher Sharon Latek has found a unique way to boost her students’ communication skills: a pen pal program featuring pugs.

Pug Pal Project inspires north suburban first-graders
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First-grade teacher Sharon Latek started the Pug Pal Project a year ago at Wescott Elementary School and it has since expanded to include 250 pugs worldwide. Students work on their communication skills by writing letters to pugs around the world.

Halloween Spooktacular at House 406 hosts a hauntingly delicious menu
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All of the tricks and treats will leave you hungry and that's why you might find yourself headed to Northbrook. House 406 is hosting its Halloween Spooktacular with a very special menu.

'Most Wanted' fugitive arrested in Mexico for 2016 Illinois murder
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A years-long manhunt for John Panaligan, a man accused of murdering a Northbrook attorney, ended Monday when he was taken into custody in Mexico.

Hacked billboards display 'antisemitic' messages in Chicago suburb
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Multiple electronic billboards in a Chicago suburb were hacked, displaying hateful messages described as "antisemitic" on Wednesday.

Hacked billboards display 'antisemitic' messages in Chicago suburb

Multiple electronic billboards in a Chicago suburb were hacked, displaying hateful messages about Israel that many described as "antisemitic" on Wednesday.