Texas woman raped by Skokie hotel security guard awarded $1.8 million by jury: attorneys

Texas woman raped by Skokie hotel security guard awarded $1.8 million by jury: attorneys

A Texas woman who traveled to the Chicago area on business has been awarded $1.8 million after she was raped by an on-duty security guard of the Skokie hotel she was staying at, according to the victim's attorneys.

A Texas woman who traveled to the Chicago area on business has been awarded $1.8 million after she was raped by an on-duty security guard of the Skokie hotel she was staying at, according to the victim's attorneys.

Man found shot to death in Park Ridge

Man found shot to death in Park Ridge

Police found the man lying a driveway with multiple gunshot wounds, unresponsive.

Police found the man lying a driveway with multiple gunshot wounds, unresponsive.

Skokie residents debate proposed glass tower of cars that critics say would kill migratory birds

Skokie residents debate proposed glass tower of cars that critics say would kill migratory birds

"There's 1000 reasons to oppose this tower. It doesn't belong there. It's going to kill thousands of birds. It's a protected area," said Kim Polka, a Skokie resident who started a petition to stop the tower, which has garnered more than 6800 signatures.

"There's 1000 reasons to oppose this tower. It doesn't belong there. It's going to kill thousands of birds. It's a protected area," said Kim Polka, a Skokie resident who started a petition to stop the tower, which has garnered more than 6800 signatures.

Skokie residents debate proposed glass tower of cars that critics say would kill thousands of birds
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Skokie residents debate proposed glass tower of cars that critics say would kill thousands of birds

A very vocal group of bird advocates were at Skokie Village Hall Monday night, hoping to dissuade the Board of Trustees from allowing Carvana to build a nearly 140-foot glass tower to display cars, right next to a beloved forest preserve.

A very vocal group of bird advocates were at Skokie Village Hall Monday night, hoping to dissuade the Board of Trustees from allowing Carvana to build a nearly 140-foot glass tower to display cars, right next to a beloved forest preserve.

Controversy surrounds proposed glass tower in Skokie that critics say will kill migratory birds

Controversy surrounds proposed glass tower in Skokie that critics say will kill migratory birds

A battle is brewing between Carvana and bird advocates who say Carvana's signature transparent glass tower – if built next to Harms Woods in Skokie – will kill thousands of migratory birds.

A battle is brewing between Carvana and bird advocates who say Carvana's signature transparent glass tower – if built next to Harms Woods in Skokie – will kill thousands of migratory birds.

Bird advocates say planned Carvana tower is dangerous
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Bird advocates say planned Carvana tower is dangerous

A battle is brewing between Carvana and bird advocates who say Carvana's signature transparent glass tower ? if built next to Harms Woods in Skokie ? will kill thousands of migratory birds.

A battle is brewing between Carvana and bird advocates who say Carvana's signature transparent glass tower ? if built next to Harms Woods in Skokie ? will kill thousands of migratory birds.

Elderly driver slams into Dunkin' dining room in Skokie

Elderly driver slams into Dunkin' dining room in Skokie

An elderly driver slammed into a Dunkin' restaurant in north suburban Skokie on Thursday afternoon.

An elderly driver slammed into a Dunkin' restaurant in north suburban Skokie on Thursday afternoon.

Damari Perry case: Horrifying details released about boy's last day, mom and brother charged with murder

Damari Perry case: Horrifying details released about boy's last day, mom and brother charged with murder

Prosecutors said Damari did something his mom for which his mom thought he should be punished. He was put in cold water in a bathtub or shower in their home in North Chicago, and eventually started vomiting and passed out. He was taken out of the cold water; no one called 911 and he died.

Prosecutors said Damari did something his mom for which his mom thought he should be punished. He was put in cold water in a bathtub or shower in their home in North Chicago, and eventually started vomiting and passed out. He was taken out of the cold water; no one called 911 and he died.

Skokie police investigate smash-and-grab at bike shop

Skokie police investigate smash-and-grab at bike shop

Police shut down Oakton Street in Skokie Tuesday morning because of a reported smash-and-grab burglary.

Police shut down Oakton Street in Skokie Tuesday morning because of a reported smash-and-grab burglary.

Skokie police investigate smash and grab at bike shop
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Skokie police investigate smash and grab at bike shop

Just before four 4 a.m., police said they responded to Erick's Bike Shop in the 3800 block of Oakton Street for a report of a burglar alarm.

Just before four 4 a.m., police said they responded to Erick's Bike Shop in the 3800 block of Oakton Street for a report of a burglar alarm.

Teen who fatally stabbed 15-year-old boy gets probation, community service

Teen who fatally stabbed 15-year-old boy gets probation, community service

A teenager who pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing a 15-year-old suburban Chicago boy has been sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to perform 100 hours of community service.

A teenager who pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing a 15-year-old suburban Chicago boy has been sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to perform 100 hours of community service.

Classes canceled for Evanston-Skokie District 65 due to staff shortages

Classes canceled for Evanston-Skokie District 65 due to staff shortages

A note was sent to parents Friday explaining that stress is causing burnout for staff and absences could not be filled, even with substitutes.

A note was sent to parents Friday explaining that stress is causing burnout for staff and absences could not be filled, even with substitutes.

Evanston-Skokie District 65 canceling school for thousands of students because of lack of teachers

Evanston-Skokie District 65 canceling school for thousands of students because of lack of teachers

“We believe this is a result of educators and support staff needing to rest and focus on mental health and also to tend to their own families,” said District 65 Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton.

“We believe this is a result of educators and support staff needing to rest and focus on mental health and also to tend to their own families,” said District 65 Superintendent Dr. Devon Horton.

What time is trick-or-treating? 2021 Halloween trick-or-treat times for Chicago suburbs

What time is trick-or-treating? 2021 Halloween trick-or-treat times for Chicago suburbs

In Chicago's suburbs, all trick-or-treating is happening on Halloween this year, thanks to October 31st being a Sunday. Some locations are inviting children to go out as early as 1 p.m., and one city is allowing them to stay out until 8 p.m.

In Chicago's suburbs, all trick-or-treating is happening on Halloween this year, thanks to October 31st being a Sunday. Some locations are inviting children to go out as early as 1 p.m., and one city is allowing them to stay out until 8 p.m.