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St. Louis judge agrees to extradict Illinois man accused of killing brothers
Jeffrey Austwick, 54, of Highland Park, Illinois, has agreed to waive extradition proceedings and return home to face charges for the murders of his two brothers, Marc and John, who were found dead outside their home on June 5.
Mundelein man threatened neighbor with knife, barricaded himself inside home for an hour: police
LAKE COUNTY, Ill. - A Mundelein man was arrested after allegedly threatening his neighbors with a knife on Tuesday. Around 9:55 a.m., Lake County deputies responded to the 26200 block of North Route 83 in unincorporated Mundelein for a report of a man with a knife threatening his neighbors. The man, later identified as 40-year-old Luis Maganda-Chino, allegedly went to a neighbor's house and began shouting and stabbing the person's door with a knife.
Waukegan family pleads for return of stolen therapy dog
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (CBS) -- A Waukegan family pleaded Tuesday night for the safe return of a beloved therapy dog who was stolen a few days ago.The shih-tzu, Bella, is the companion of a woman with dementia. Missing dog posters have gone up, and the woman's daughter, Princess Hemphill, said the absence of Bella's bark and bright eyes have left a void."It's been amazingly stressful here," Hemphill said.Last Friday, the shih-tzu managed to get out of the house when the family was not home."Our dog ran out from the backyard got loose," Hemphill said. "A new neighbor found the dog."By the...
Harvey mayor faces backlash • Charges filed in deadly suburban crash • Golf Mill redevelopment
TUESDAY NEWS FLASH - Tension in south suburban Harvey continues to grow as residents flocked to the streets for a peaceful protest on Monday. About 50 people marched from a nearby church to the town's municipal center prior to its monthly city council meeting. Two city council members say approximately...
Signing Up: Wilmette Village Board backs Small Cheval’s sign that came with negative recommendation
Owners of the Small Cheval restaurant proposed for the former Depot Nuevo at 1139 Wilmette Ave. can breathe a sigh of relief and plan for a construction start within the next few weeks now that village trustees have approved revised plans for the sign they plan to erect on the front of the restaurant’s peaked […] The post Signing Up: Wilmette Village Board backs Small Cheval’s sign that came with negative recommendation appeared first on The Record.
North suburban Chicago residents protest fence in front of beach
WILMETTE, Ill. (CBS) -- Neighbors in Wilmette on Monday protested against a slatted-wood fence that they say is an eyesore blocking beach access, and want gone.The group rallied Monday evening outside a Wilmette Park District Board meeting to protest the fence at South Beach at Gillson Park, which went up last month.The protesters argued that the fence restricts access to a "historically open and inclusive public space," and diminishes the beauty of the park.In addition, as quoted in a news release, local activist Lee Goodman wrote, "Wilmette's decision to fence off the beach mirrors a troubling legacy of exclusion that...
Victim in rollover crash in Lake Forest discovered to be wanted on felony charges
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Police in north suburban Lake Forest made an unexpected discovery on Sunday morning when they arrived at the scene of a car crash. Around 4:30 a.m., an SUV veered off the road and rolled 75 feet into the woods near Routes 41 and 60. The driver was trapped inside. Emergency crews rescued him and pulled the vehicle out of the bushes, but after some investigating, police discovered that the driver is facing several felony charges. There is also an active warrant for his arrest. The driver's name has not been released. He was taken to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Scores of horse riders fight to keep Palatine Stables open as closure looms
Hundreds of people formed a chorus, chanting loudly in front of Palatine Village Hall in an effort to save the longtime Palatine Stables. “Palatine Stables is this really cool, unique opportunity that allows people to have access to riding horses that otherwise wouldn’t get the opportunity,” said employee, Lelle Haferkamp.
Margarita Inn council reports quiet Q1 as shelter preps for repairs
Neighbors of the Margarita Inn homeless shelter reported a quiet first quarter of 2024 at Friday’s third meeting of its Good Neighbor Advisory Council. Staff of shelter owner Connections for the Homeless reported that the inn served 61 individuals across January, February and March, with 12 households entering and 12 exiting during that timeframe. Shelter manager Keegan Olson said the building will remain “pretty close to 100%” capacity as it continuously turns over all operational rooms.
Sign of Summer: Mosquitoes in Northfield test positive for West Nile virus
A batch of mosquitoes collected in Northfield on June 5 is the first in the area this year to test positive for the West Nile virus. Each year, the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District tracks the presence of the West Nile virus throughout its 14 communities, which include Wilmette, Winnetka, Northfield, Kenilworth and Glencoe. Typically, […] The post Sign of Summer: Mosquitoes in Northfield test positive for West Nile virus appeared first on The Record.
Car suspended by gushing water after crash in Lake Forest
Video captured a vehicle involved in a two-car crash that sheared a fire hydrant being suspended in the air by water gushing from the hydrant. This report aired on June 9, 2024. Details: ktla.com.
Nearly $100,000 earmarked for ‘Civic Plaza’ design services
The Evanston City Council on Monday allocated close to $100,000 to a firm to provide planning and design services for the plaza running adjacent to the city’s new “temporary” home at 909 Davis St. Council members voted 5-2 to approve an agreement with Chicago-based Living Habitats for...
Equestrians protest plan to close Palatine Stables
PALATINE, Ill. (CBS) -- Horse lovers protested Monday night in the northwest suburbs – as they sought to save the beloved Palatine stables.Kids and adults took part in the protest, and even brought along ponies, outside a Palatine Park District board meeting Monday night.The board voted 4-1 to close the stables out of concern for "structural integrity and public safety."The board said the 1950s-era stables are in need of more than $2 million in structural repairs, and will close by the end of the year.Supporters lined up to speak out against the decision - including families who use the stable's therapy services for their children."We are going to protect the horses, because the horses have always been good to us," one youngster said.The park district is currently looking for new homes for its 36 district-owned horses and ponies.
After nearly 2 years, Highland Park screening revisits July 4 parade shooting
A gun violence prevention group will be showing a documentary on Tuesday night about Highland Park’s response to the parade shooting there almost two years ago. The film “Memorial” will be shown down the street from the site of the shooting.
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