Feds deny two-day detainment of Skokie woman, while county official says feds ‘hid her whereabouts’

Days after the family of a Skokie woman alleged that she was detained by federal authorities and moved to two…

Investigating home invasion, Winnetka police seek camera footage

With help from other area law enforcement, the Winnetka Police Department is “pursuing many investigative leads” in its search for…

Highland Park women business leaders unite for ‘powerful’ photo op

Two days before International Women’s Day, 45 women business owners from across Highland Park gathered on Friday to do something…

Police Reports: Retail thefts, scooter and bike thefts, car burglaries

The following reports were pulled from the latest incident summaries provided by law enforcement departments in our coverage area (Wilmette,…

Inaugural Innovator Awards honor Wilmette teachers

Wendy Allen has been an educator for more than 25 years; though, not always in the classroom. For a 14-year span,…

Avli gets 2,400 more square feet, including new lounge, in Winnetka

More than 16 years after first opening in Winnetka, Avli — a Greek restaurant that has since expanded with three locations in…

‘Didn’t Make Sense At All’: Family, attorney say feds detained U.S.-born Skokie resident for two days

Outside a federal detention center in Broadview on Sunday, Sarah Afzal told friends and supporters the story of immigration authorities’ 48…

‘Maybe Lady Gaga’ Sat Here: Pieces of Ravinia Festival’s past are on the move

When Glencoe resident Susan Schmitt was in the market for bar stools, she had not planned on bringing a storied…

Skokie Village Hall is seeking 16 high-schoolers for its new Youth Commission

An array of residents, working professionals and field experts have come to populate more than a dozen Village of Skokie…

Victim escapes during armed home invasion in Winnetka: police

(Editor’s Note: This story was updated with more details at 10:34 p.m. Sunday, March 8, and to clarify the number…