Electric Blanket Believed To Be To Blame For Fire In Wilmette
A fire in the north suburbs may be a cautionary tale in the cold weather Sunday, as the residents think it may have been started by an electric blanket.
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A fire in the north suburbs may be a cautionary tale in the cold weather Sunday, as the residents think it may have been started by an electric blanket.
Two suspects identified in a bank robbery in Wilmette this week are also suspected in similar incidents the same afternoon in Lombard and Naperville.
Rainn Wilson took to Twitter to ask New Trier High School for a vote recount for a class election.
Police and the FBI were searching Monday evening for two men who robbed a Byline Bank branch in Wilmette.
"For him to let these little ones know that someone's looking out for them, and is taking care of the United states and everything that it stands for, it would mean so much to him."
The man, who appeared to be in his 30s, was in the water about a quarter mile offshore when rescue crews arrived.
Loyola Academy high school in Wilmette will reopen Wednesday after being closed two days due to concerns about coronavirus.
Classes are canceled at Wilmette's Loyola Academy.
Snowy and icy roads were causing accidents around the Chicago area Monday evening, and prompted police in some areas to shut down streets.
Police in Wilmette announced Wednesday that they have busted a sophisticated fencing operation – in which they say the suspects took in stolen merchandise from retail stores and sold them online.
A gunshot wound that left a teenage boy dead in Wilmette late Monday turned out to be self-inflicted.
There are rules to protect historic homes and buildings, but in many places no such laws exist to preserve magnificent towering trees.
Mosquitoes in Skokie and Wilmette tested positive for West Nile Virus.
A former soccer coach from Wilmette's Loyola Academy who was fired for inappropriate comments is now suing the school.
"Wilmette and Evanston city officials don't want this. The board and membership of Canal Shores don't want this. The neighbors don't want this."
Owners of a golf course in north suburban Wilmette are sparring with a land owner who wants to build a taxpayer-funded road through the 10th hole of the fairway.
For 20 years, the Chicago realtor has been creating Halloween lawn displays that feature full-size politicians and celebrities. He says this year's lineup could be the most frightening.
The state fire marshal is investigating the cause of the explosion.
A 67-year old man died and his body was recovered Saturday morning.
Park district officials in Wilmette point to their shoreline where higher-than-normal water levels could close Langdon Beach.
Crews are boarding up a Panera Bread in north suburban Wilmette, after a car drove into the restaurant and hit customers.
Burglars are trying to distract residents in Wilmette to rob their homes of valuables. WBBM Newsradio's Bob Roberts reports.
A de-masted 37-foot sailboat was unable to get back to Wilmette Harbor on Sunday, prompting a Coast Guard rescue response.
Police are warning residents about a series of nearly two dozen vehicle burglaries reported early Friday morning in north suburban Wilmette.
Supporters of a North Shore public library are trying to find the person who donated a hollowed out book containing items inside, last week.
Neighbors say the street takeovers are noisy, dangerous, and annoying, and they want to know why more is not being done to stop them.
In his last run in the majors, Pomeranz pitched to a 1.75 ERA in 27 appearances with the San Diego Padres, according to MLB.com.
About 20 calves are expected to be born this season.
I-65 is shut down near Demotte, Indiana due to a massive semi fire.
The mayor on Monday signed an executive order establishing a new working group tasked with fixing the city's finances.
The mayor on Monday signed an executive order establishing a new working group tasked with fixing the city's finances.
Guidance from the Democratic governor of Wisconsin's administration to state employees about what to do if immigration officials or other federal agents show up at their workplace is drawing fire from Republicans.
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
A sea of people crowded Daley Plaza, and marched through the Loop, seeking to turn the tide of the Trump administration.
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order from this court."
The iconic Chicago chain known for its hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches launched its brand new breakfast offerings in five restaurants Tuesday morning.
The application website is expected to open this summer.
Johnsonville, LCC is recalling over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in 10 states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin.
The law firms Romanucci and Blandin, representing the families of Antoine Lewis, 39, of Chicago, and Mark Lindquist Law, representing Darcy Belanger, 46, of Denver, Colorado, announced the settlement was reached on Sunday night.
A Mega Millions lottery ticket that contained all the winning numbers — bought along the western edge of the Chicago metro area, in DeKalb County — has made someone in Illinois $344 million richer this week.
Some states want to block SNAP recipients from using benefits to buy sugary foods as part of the "make America healthy again" movement.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Doctors and the Illinois Department of Public Health are urging people to get vaccinated.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
The owner of Timeless Toys said he was forced to buy $200,000 worth of toys due to the trade war between the world's two largest economies.
Tinaglia said he supports a new Bears stadium in Arlington Heights, but the franchise and the village need to come to an agreement on common goals.
The Supreme Court appears to be leaning toward a Catholic charitable organization pushing back against the state of Wisconsin in the latest religious rights case to come before the court.
Notably in St. Louis, hometown company Anheuser-Busch ended a 30-year partnership. Bud Light is also a top sponsor of Chicago pride events — and there may be a change there too.
Singleton will be the first to tell you her success is not a solo act.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Lollapalooza announced the daily lineup for the 2025 festival in Grant Park July 31 through Aug. 3. Tickets are going fast.
The mom-influencer chows down on a big handful of spinach before her lunch.
Researchers at the Cleveland Clinic say eating too fast can lead to overeating, bloating, and indigestion.
The new national study found 41% of parents wait until their children bring up puberty, which experts say can lead to confusion and anxiety in kids.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Monday, April 21, 2025.
The NWS says warnings will only go out in English.
Chicago-area Catholics mourned the death of Pope Francis and a requiem Mass will be held at The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines Monday evening.
Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich is a voting member of the College of Cardinals, the body that will hold the conclave to elect a new pope.
Neighbors say the street takeovers are noisy, dangerous, and annoying, and they want to know why more is not being done to stop them.
In his last run in the majors, Pomeranz pitched to a 1.75 ERA in 27 appearances with the San Diego Padres, according to MLB.com.
About 20 calves are expected to be born this season.
Peter Mendez was only 9 years old when his family's home was wrongly raided by Chicago Police back in November 2017. Seven and a half years later, the Mendez family is finally getting their day in court.
With the deadline to obtain a Real ID just weeks away, the Better Business Bureau is warning about a surge in scams designed to steal your identity.
The Mendez family is suing the City of Chicago and the Chicago Police Department, accusing officers of violating their civil rights and traumatizing them and their children during the raid.
A license plate connected to a New York grandmother is linked to speeding and running red lights in Chicago. But that license plate was destroyed years ago.
The bigger picture remains how city leaders want to tackle such teen takeovers as the weather warms up heading into summer.
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Walker Buehler gave up one run over seven innings and the Red Sox went on to beat the White Sox at Fenway Park on Patriots' Day.
In a game twice delayed by rain for a total of 98 minutes, the teams exchanged runs in the 10th.
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Triston Casas hit a bases-loaded single off the Green Monster to drive in the winning run with one out in the 10th inning on Saturday, lifting the Boston Red Sox to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
The community leaders have seen an increase in violence in the specific area where the teen was gunned down.
Police activity disrupted train service at the Racine Avenue stop along the Eisenhower Expressway.
The teens also punched a 25-year-old man in the face with closed fists, police said.
Officers arrived at that area and found the victim on the ground with several gunshot wounds.
The hearing could take two to three days, with more than 50 victim impact statements expected.
