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Friday | Patch.com

Wilmette Police Blotter: Underage Drinking

Earlier this week: Wilmette Police Blotter: Theft, Bikes Stolen from Unlocked Garages Traffic accident A female motorist lost control of her vehicle and left the roadway in the 100 block of Central Park on May 26.

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Thu May 31, 2012

WMAQ-TV

Winnetka Police Search For North Shore Robber

Winnetka Police are looking for a man suspected of robbing and attempting to rob stores in three North Shore towns.

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Patch.com

Wilmette Trustees: Lot too Small for Big House

The majority of Wilmette trustees rejected a request for zoning variances to build a new house at 400 8 th St., saying the proposed structure is too large for the small lot.

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Patch.com

Evanston Man Arrested For Using Stolen Credit Card

Wilmette police charged an Evanston man with forgery after the man allegedly used a credit card stolen during auto burglaries in late April.

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Wed May 30, 2012

ElmLeaves

Senior pens gripping A crime novel

When Phil DeNapoli enrolled in the Skokie Police's popular Citizen's Police Academy a short time ago, he had reasons for doing so that were different from his classmates.

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Tue May 29, 2012

301 Moved Permanently

Wilmette, Kenilworth police blotter for week ending May 29, 2012

The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Wilmette and Kenilworth Police Departments.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Bring local top chefs' dishes to your table

Plenty of folks would shy away from coaxing even one recipe out of their favorite restaurant chef, but Chicago food writer Amelia Levin collected 59 such recipes for her first cookbook, "I started by reaching out to as many chefs as I could, assuming that not everyone would be able or would want to contribute.

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Fri May 25, 2012

Patch.com

Illinois Tollway Expects 7 Million Vehicles Memorial Day Weekend

Information provided by the Illinois Tollway . The Illinois Tollway is expecting approximately 7 million vehicles will travel the Tollway system this Memorial Day holiday from Friday, May 25, through Tuesday, May 29, and is reminding customers to drive safely when traveling in construction work zones throughout the Illinois Tollway system.A Check ... (more)

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Patch.com

Wilmette Dog Beach Open Memorial Day, Labor Day

Historically, dogs were not allowed on Wilmette's dog beach on some holidays but this Memorial Day your furry friends will be able to play in the sand and enjoy the waters.

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Policea Blotter

The following incidents were listed among the official reports of the Wilmette and Kenilworth Police Departments.

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Thu May 24, 2012

Evanston Review

Veteran shares a survivor's story

Byron Kinney of Evanston and Louis Zamperini. Kinney flew the B-29 that dropped life-saving food supplies at a POW camp at Naoetsu, Japan where Zamperini, a onetime Olympic long distance runner, and others were held.

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Lincolnshire Review

Mr. Singer spotlights audience in Wilmette

The audience will be nearly as busy as the trio of entertainers when Mr. Singer & the Sharp Cookies perform at the Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave., at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 26.

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Patch.com

Wake Up, Wilmette, Kenilworth - It's Thursday

Patch wants to help make your life easier. So, at the start of every day, we're here to offer you all the information you need.

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Patch.com

Store Owners Remain Mostly Unfazed by Armed Robberies Nearby

North Shore store owners say they aren't changing their habits or getting panicked about safety in light of the four armed robberies or attempted robberies in the area last week .

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Wed May 23, 2012

Patch.com

Wilmette Residents Urge Village to Purchase 100 % Renewable Energy

With Wilmette Power Purchasing Program's plan of governance approved, residents are urging trustees to select an electricity vendor that provides 100 percent renewable energy community wide.

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Tue May 22, 2012

Patch.com

Blotter: Coach Purse Swiped; Lingerie Stolen at Nordstrom Rack

Skokie Man Charged with Domestic Battery Matthew Fornalewski, 20, was charged with domestic battery May 18, police said.

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In Profile: Wilmette's finance guy, Bob Amoruso

He's a long time fan of the X-Files, but there's no mystery to the role Bob Amoruso plays in Wilmette's fiscal fortunes.

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Patch.com

Wake Up, Wilmette, Kenilworth - It's Tuesday

Patch wants to help make your life easier. So, at the start of every day, we're here to offer you all the information you need.

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Patch.com

New Trier Could Name Facilities After Donors

Want to get something named after you at New Trier High School ? It's not going to happen, unless you're a staff member who gave extraordinary service to the school and retired at least five years ago.

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Mon May 21, 2012

The Daily Northwestern

Warm weather, young vendors highlight Evanston's 63rd annual garden fair

Garden Club of Evanston hosted the yearly fair to raise money for beautification and sustainability projects in Evanston.

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