Cook County sheriff warns of ruse burglaries
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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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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
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Dan Marquerite, owner of Backyard BBQ, talks about how his business has been faring as the coronavirus outbreak extends into the summer months.