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Suburban Towns Ranked as Best for Young Families
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Here's a look at the most-read stories on Northbrook Patch this week from a bus catching fire on Edens Expressway to Willow Road construction adding burden to struggling business.
Here's a look at the most-read stories on Glenview Patch this week, from a new Glenview church going under review to Willow Road lane closures at Shermer.
Here's a look at the most-read stories on Wilmette Patch this week from a woman charged with driving while on drugs to a man arrested for stealing scrap metal.
Here's a look at the most-read stories on Winnetka Patch this week, from New Trier High School top ranked in STEM to the sale of a Winnetka mansion being one of the highest-priced sales in the Chicago area.
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Here’s a look at the most-read stories this week on Skokie Patch from a bus catching fire on Edens Expressway to Skokie residents celebrating Blackhawks’ Stanley cup win.
Northbrook ranked 82nd in the state in DUI arrests for 2012, according to a survey from the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists.
Glenview ranked 33rd in the state in DUI arrests for 2012, according to a survey from the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists.
Winnetka ranked 109 and Northfield ranked 135 in the state in DUI arrests for 2012, according to a survey from the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists.
Wilmette ranked 85th, while Kenilworth ranked 149th in the state in DUI arrests for 2012, according to a survey from the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists.
The city ranked 52nd in the state in DUI arrests for 2012, according to Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists. Click on the chart for more information.
The village ranked 20th in the state in DUI arrests for 2012, according to Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists. Click on the chart for more information.
Dennis R. Callaghan was sentenced to 18 months of probation after pleading guilty, Chicago Tribune reported.
Dennis R. Callaghan was sentenced to 18 months of probation after pleading guilty, Chicago Tribune reported.