Two Evanston area schools were placed on lockdown Thursday morning following a knife “altercation” that led to five juveniles and one adult being arrested on mob action charges outside of Haven Middle School, police said. Evanston Police Commander Scott Sophier said in an email to Pioneer Press, “This was not a random act, but appears to be the culmination of a previous dispute between a group of juveniles. There is no threat to the public.” According to a representative from the school district, nobody was injured in the incident. Evanston/Skokie School District 65 Communications Manager Hannah Dillow released a statement […]
Day: September 18, 2024
Southland crime: Armed robbery in Homewood, attempted child abduction in Posen, and more
Crime reports from south and southwest suburban agencies from police and court reports and news releases.
Ship owner cut corners on repairs before deadly Baltimore bridge collapse, US says in $100M lawsuit
The owner and manager of the cargo ship that caused the Baltimore bridge collapse recklessly cut corners and ignored known electrical problems on the vessel, the Justice Department alleged Wednesday in a lawsuit seeking to recover more than $100 million that the government spent to clear the underwater debris and reopen the city’s port.
Around the Southland: Beverly Art Walk set, Evergreen Park school honored, more
An art walk and garden program in Beverly, Palos parade to shut down roads and more things happening in the south suburbs.
Person killed by train near Big Timber and Coombs roads in unincorporated Elgin
A person was struck and killed by a train Tuesday on railroad tracks parallel to Big Timber Road in unincorporated Elgin, the Kane County Sheriff’s Office said.
South Barrington to hold town hall discussion about home invasions, preventing crime
South Barrington police and other officials will hold a town hall-style meeting Thursday night to discuss a pair of recent home invasions.
Receiver. Running back. Leader. Kaneland’s Dylan Sanagustin steps up and takes on several roles. ‘He does it all.’
Dylan Sanagustin, a senior wide receiver, also has contributed to the running game this season for the Knights.
Column: Lake County grocery shoppers have plenty of food choices
Area supermarkets are upping their game in the midst of the battle over the melding of Albertsons and Kroger.
NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski is leaving ESPN for his alma mater
ESPN NBA reporter Adrian Wojnarowski is retiring from broadcasting to return to his alma mater, St. Bonaventure, to take over the newly created position of general manager of the men’s basketball program.
Lawsuit filed by family of Barrington teen killed when hit by Metra train
A lawsuit has been filed over the death of Barrington teen Marin Lacson, who was struck by a Metra train in downtown Barrington earlier this year.