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.

Glenbrook South, New Trier, Deerfield, Highland Park, Niles West, Maine West, Maine South, Notre Dame, Niles North and Loyola athletes will join Wildkits at State Meet.

It's been a long week. You need a pick-me-up.

Freshmen and sophomores at the Glenbrook high schools will receive ChromeBook laptops for the next academic year.

Northlight's comedy-drama takes us on a masterfully acted, well written tale of two people who have experienced loss but are finding the courage to open their hearts again. It features Rhea Perlman and Francis Guinan.

Abt revealed the Samsung 85” Ultra HD TV on Wednesday. Only 250 units currently exist worldwide.

Services will be held Monday, May 20, at noon in Buffalo Grove.

Enrique Guzman agreed to plead guilty to one count of official misconduct, in exchange for his guilty plea prosecutors dropped the theft charges, Chicago Tribune reported.

During Tuesday's village board meeting, Northbrook's Lee Goodman accused the village president and trustees of doing "nothing to make us safer from gun violence."

Everything you need to know about painting your house: stripping, powerwashing, fixing damaged wood and choosing paint colors. Sponsored by Home Depot.

The newly launched site offers tips, info and digital know-how for small business owners.

As part of our new Smart Spending series, Patch wants to uncover the true going rate for various goods and services in town, so you'll know exactly how much you should pay for what you need. Help us out by replying in the comments.

The National Transportation Safety Board recommends reducing the limit. Some say it would save lives. Others say it's unreasonable.

Many economic indicators point to an improved job market for high school and college students looking for work this summer.

Deerfield Police are making an extra effort to reduce cell phone use in Lake Cook Road construction area.