Crime & Safety
Top 10 December Wilmette-Kenilworth Stories
The biggest stories from Wilmette-Kenilworth this past December included multiple crimes, a man dying after falling through a glass coffee table and a new gastropub.
Wilmette Man Dies After Fall Through Glass Coffee Table: A 58-year-old Wilmette man died early this morning after falling backward through a glass coffee table and severely wounding his back, police reported.
Police: Former New Trier Student Recognized While Burglarizing Acquaintance's Home: Wilmette Police arrested a 20-year-old former New Trier High School student Friday after a school acquaintance recognized him when he attempted to burglarize her home.
District 39 Superintendent Reassures Parents After Connecticut School Shooting: A letter to parents emphasized the district's commitment to school safety.
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: The following arrest information was provided by the Wilmette Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Wilmette Gas Station Robbed Four Times in Three Months: The following arrest information was provided by the Wilmette Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
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Wilmette Police Blotter: Teen Crashes Truck Through School Fence: A 15-year-old Wilmette boy was arrested and charged with reckless driving, driving without a license and other violations after he crashed a truck through a fence and hit a bike rack near McKenzie School.
Obituary: Brian C. Baker: Brian C. Baker, of Wilmette, founder and president of Vestor Capital, LLC, a Focus Financial Partner, passed away at the age of 58.
Gastropub Planned for C.J. Arthur's Storefront: A group of eight Wilmette families has leased the space.
: From identity theft to a warrant arrest for failure to appear on a trespass arrest, here are the latest reports from Wilmette Police Department.
: From identity theft to a warrant arrest for failure to appear on a trespass arrest, here are the latest reports from Wilmette Police Department.
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