Police release photos of attempted sexual assault suspect on CTA Yellow Line train

CBS Chicago (News) 9/13 6:53A Elyssa Kaufman

Evanston police released photos of a suspect wanted in an attempted sexual assault reported on a CTA train on Friday morning. Around 1 a.m., police responded to a westbound CTA Yellow Line train...

Bystander killed by car fleeing burglary on Mag Mile crash ID'd

CBS Chicago (News) 9/12 6:14A Elyssa Kaufman

The innocent bystander who was killed by a car fleeing a smash-and-grab burglary on Chicago's Magnificent Mile early Thursday morning has been identified. The Medical Examiner identified the victim as 40-year-old Mark Arceta from Skokie,...

Lanes closed on inbound Edens Expressway for emergency repairs; delays, backups expected

NBC Chicago (Local) 9/9 3:15A

NBC 5 traffic reporter Kye Martin reported the closures were in Wilmette at Skokie Boulevard, with backups as far north as Tower Road.

Loose expansion joint leaves multiple cars with flat tires on Edens Expressway in north Chicago...

CBS Chicago (News) 9/9 2:56A Elyssa Kaufman

A Loose expansion joint is causing delays on the inbound Eden's Expressway after multiple cars were damaged early Tuesday morning. According to the Illinois State Police, initial calls came in around 4:10 a.m. for cars with flat tires in the...

Motorcyclist seriously injured in crash in Skokie, Illinois

CBS Chicago (News) 8/28 7:16A Elyssa Kaufman

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash in Skokie on Wednesday night. According to Skokie police, the motorcycle and SUV crashed at the intersection of Skokie Boulevard and Oakton Street just before 8:40 a.m. Police said the motorcycle...

Students return to school as Evanston-Skokie School District 65.to consider more closings

ABC Chicago 8/25 10:48A WLS

It's back to school Monday morning for students and staff in Evanston-Skokie School District 65.

CTA train service resumes with delays after minor derailment in Rogers Park

CBS Chicago (News) 8/19 12:52A Darius Johnson

CTA trains are running with delays on Tuesday morning after a Yellow Line train derailed in Rogers Park on Monday night. Just after 8:30 p.m. on Monday, two CTA trains were evacuated after what the CTA called a minor derailment of a Yellow...

Winnetka elementary school teacher donates kidney to coworker's husband: 'I was meant to do this'

ABC Chicago 8/19 12:09A Stephanie Wade

Two teachers now share a special bond, after one volunteered to make a life-saving donation to her friend's family in their time of need.

5 new stores, restaurants to open at Westfield Old Orchard Mall, including an old classic

NBC Chicago (Local) 8/14 7:40A Francie Swidler

Puttshack, a "tech-infused," indoor mini golf course, will open at the Skokie mall in the revamped Lord & Taylor building in June.

3 charged with stealing over $10K in merchandise from Alo, Lululemon stores, Cook County Sheriff...

CBS Chicago (News) 8/12 6:43A Sara Tenenbaum

The Cook County Sheriff's Office said it has arrested three people for stealing more than $10,000 worth of merchandise from Chicago area Alo and Lululemon stores. The sherif's office said they were notified on July 21 that two women had stolen...

2 released without charges after hour-long lockdown at Old Orchard Mall, Skokie police say

ABC Chicago 7/31 6:38A WLS

Two people who were detained after a dispute prompted a temporary lockdown at Westfield Old Orchard Mall on Tuesday afternoon have now been released and no charges will be filed, Skokie police said.

What happened at Westfield Old Orchard Mall? What we know as lockdown leads to scary scene

NBC Chicago (Local) 7/30 4:51A

The incident began around 2:30 p.m., when officers with the Skokie Police Department were called for reports of a person with a gun at the mall.

2 detained after altercation prompts hour-long lockdown at Old Orchard Mall: Skokie police

ABC Chicago 7/29 7:33P Tre Ward

Two people were detained after a dispute prompted a temporary lockdown at Westfield Old Orchard Mall on Tuesday afternoon, Skokie police said.

Winnetka house belonging to 'Home Alone' character 'South Bend Shovel Slayer' is sold

ABC Chicago 7/12 2:28P WLS

The new owners of a north suburban Winnetka house say they are ready for the "Home Alone" fans who will no doubt come by to visit.

Beloved Chicago hot dog joint Redhot Ranch to open location in suburbs

NBC Chicago (Local) 7/8 8:12A

Redhot Ranch, one of Chicago’s most popular late-night hotdog and burger joints is opening a location in the north suburbs. Owner Jeff Greenfield confirmed the news to NBC Chicago Tuesday, saying the new spot, at Dempster Street and Skokie...