Paul H. Schniedermeir, 26, of the 2100 block of North Milwaukee, has been charged with possession and manufacture of fraudulent driver's licenses, as well as drug charges, after police discovered evidence that he made at least 35 fake licenses in the past two weeks and sold them for $100 each. Police suspect that Schniedermeir may have sold hundreds of licenses to Chicago and suburban teens for the purpose of buying alcohol. At least 30 people have come forward and turned in their fake licenses, which were purchased at a Northwest Side storefront, Wilmette police revealed to the Chicago Sun-Times on Friday. Police have urged others with fake IDs to turn them in as well and noted that anyone who did so would not face charges. more ›

In the wake of yesterday's story on accident statistics at red light camera intersections in the city comes another red light camera story, this one in Schaumburg. It seems the village is none-too-pleased about the ordinance passed last week by the Cook County Board, approving a new slew of RLCs to go in at 30 intersections in the Cook County suburbs and now they're fighting back. Last night, the village board passed an ordinance requiring their approval before any RLCs are installed in the village. But Schaumburg isn't the only suburb fighting the new cameras: Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Wilmette, and Bartlett are all taking umbrage with the new cameras and exploring the legality of the board's actions. more ›

In the case of a hit-and-run accident on Friday in Winnetka that left a 16-year-old girl critically injured, charges are expected today, officials said. The girl and the driver of the car, an 18-year-old girl from Wilmette, are both New Trier High School students, said Winnetka Deputy Police Chief, Patrick Kreis, to the Chicago Tribune. The accident occurred at 4 p.m. on Friday at the intersection of Greenbay Road and Winnetka Avenue, as the victim walked across Greenbay Road, said Kreis. more ›

During an interview with Chicago Public Radio, North Kenwood resident Lauren McCadney says she chose to live in the South Side neighborhood because of its parks and affordability - but to shop for groceries or other household items, she has to get in her car and make a “destination trip” to a Dominick’s or Target. McCadney says she spends between $500-$700 a month for groceries, dining out, and trips to Target, money spent outside her community which she believes could ultimately support the business. more ›

First Filter in Wicker Park, now Tony Rezko's mansion. Where will the injustice's stop, Bank of America??? more ›

Memorial Day weekend, while truly a blessing, can also be a burden on an aging body no longer impregnable to bun-embraced offal and canned beer. Sunday morning offers a peaceful, spiritual intermission as the third annual Baha'i Choral Festival comes to the Baha'i House of Worship in Wilmette. more ›

The town of Wilmette was shaken yesterday when a man killed his wife, her son, and then himself. While police have still not officially released the names of those involved, church and school officials have confirmed that Richard Wiley, 54, took the lives of his wife Kathryn Wiley-Motes and her son, Christopher Motes, 17, a senior at New Trier High School, before taking his own life. The bodies were discovered by police in the couples home which is next door to the church, the First Presbyterian Church of Wilmette, where Wiley-Motes worked. more ›

Wilmette Public School District 39 approved earlier this morning a 5-year contract with the teacher’s union. The new contract increases salaries 5 percent in the first two years, and 5.5 percent in each of the remaining three. 20 minutes have also been added to the day for kindergarten through fourth grade. more ›

Remember how cougars were showing up in Illinois? They still are, this time in Wilmette. more ›