Union Pacific is expected to select a contractor at the end of May.

Glenbrook North's varsity Spartans end their regular season with a 12-4 victory.

Athletes from Deerfield High School, Glenbrook South, New Trier, Highland Park, Niles West, Maine West, Maine South, Notre Dame of Niles, Niles North, Glenbrook North, Maine East and Loyola competed for berths at the State Meet at the Niles West Sectional

Large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes are all possible.

From being the first Down syndrome student mainstreamed in her school district to starting her own advocacy organization, Bridget Brown's journeys are far and wide. Sponsored by Grape-Nuts.

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A severe thunderstorm with quarter-sized hail and 60 mph winds, and possible tornadoes, are moving east at a rapid pace, weather sources said.

Twenty-five years ago today, Dann went on a violent spree that left an 8-year-old boy dead, and included arsenic-laced Rice Krispies treats, three pistols, a can of gasoline and a firebomb.

It was an afternoon filled with song, smiles and socializing, when Wescott School second graders visited their senior pen pals at Covenant Village of Northbrook on May 16.

Each week, we feature cats and dogs available for adoption from Heartland Animal Shelter in Northbrook.

Unusual Craigslist Items Across the North Shore

The following police-related items were taken from area Patches. When an arrest is referenced is should not be considered a conviction.

A fake severed head, a pink elephant and more are all part of the bit in this week's YouTube viral video.

Passed by a 35-21 vote, the bill now goes to the desk of Gov. Pat Quinn, who has not yet said whether he intends to sign it.

A look at weird crime news in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Marchex Institute says Illinois residents are among the worst offenders in the country when it comes to swear words, though we are pretty courteous with 'please' and 'thank you.'

Here's a look at the top news in Northbrook this week, including ex-Northbrook police officer pleading guilty to one count of official misconduct, Lake Cook road configuration changes, income levels at Metra stops and affordable housing.

A Chicago-area man didn't let becoming paralyzed at the age of 21 stop him from coaching football and running for public office. Sponsored by Grape-Nuts.

No one won Wednesday's Powerball. The next drawing is Saturday.

Grab a free drink at Starbucks through May 19.