Smash-and-grab burglars hit businesses in Evanston, Wilmette
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Police are reviewing surveillance footage after storefront windows were broken and items were reported stolen from businesses in Evanston and Wilmette.

Chicago-area business owner hit with $2,150 towing bill after stolen trailer recovered

A suburban Chicago landscaping business owner who lost tens of thousands of dollars in equipment to thieves says recovering his stolen trailer came with another unexpected financial blow: a $2,150 towing bill.

Chicago-area business owner hit with $2,150 towing bill after stolen trailer recovered
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A suburban Chicago landscaping business owner who lost tens of thousands of dollars in equipment to thieves says recovering his stolen trailer came with another unexpected financial blow: a $2,150 towing bill.

Gizmo joins Wilmette police as rare electronic-detection K9

The Wilmette Police Department has a new crime-fighting tool with four legs, a powerful nose and an unusual specialty: finding hidden electronics.

Gizmo joins Wilmette police as rare electronic-detection K9
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The Wilmette Police Department has a new crime-fighting tool with four legs, a powerful nose and an unusual specialty: finding hidden electronics.

Over 20 "bike bus" systems organized in Chicago to get kids to school
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'Bike buses', some made of 130 people, are a new way for kids to get to school by riding bikes together. Chicago Family Biking founder Rebecca Resman and organizer of suburb Wilmette's first bike bus Leigh Marcus explain what these systems are and how you can start one in your community. 

Metra UP-North train collides with semi in Wilmette
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A Metra UP-North train and a semi-truck reportedly crashed at Green Bay Road and Linden on Thursday afternoon in Wilmette.

‘Wait Until 8th’ movement aims to protect kids by delaying smartphone use
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The national campaign encourages parents to delay giving smartphones until after 8th grade, easing social pressure and helping shield children from the negative effects of social media.

Cook County's flood control system faces climate change challenges
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Flooding rains over the past few weeks have focused new attention on Cook County's massive deep tunnel system. In a FOX 32 special report, Dane Placko looks at how the system works and sometimes doesn't work as some question whether it will be able to handle more intense storms caused by climate change.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame in concert playing in Chicago suburb
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The Hunchback of Notre Dame is coming to life in a powerful concert happening this weekend in Wilmette with an 18-piece orchestra and a 30-person choir.

Chicago skaters honor DC plane crash victims with tribute performance

Some of the best young figure skaters in the Chicago area gathered Saturday for a tribute to those who died in the January plane crash over Washington, D.C.

Chicago skaters honor DC plane crash victims with tribute performance
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Young Chicago-area figure skaters held a tribute Saturday for those killed in the January plane crash over Washington, D.C., including four coaches and 11 skaters.

Illinois skaters to honor victims of DC plane crash with memorial performance

Three weeks after a devastating plane crash killed 28 members of the U.S. figure skating community, skaters in Illinois are coming together to honor their fallen friends and coaches.

Illinois skaters to honor victims of DC plane crash
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Three weeks after a devastating plane crash killed 28 members of the U.S. figure skating community, skaters in Illinois are coming together to honor their fallen friends and coaches.

Cybersecurity breach exposes data of thousands in suburban school districts

Wilmette Public Schools District 39 announced Thursday that a cybersecurity breach has compromised data for approximately 16,000 current and former students and 3,000 staff members.