New Trier Grad Remembered as Courageous, Glencoe Grand Prix Cancelled

1. 2010 New Trier Grad Dies, Remembered as “Courageous”

Mary Catherine Hayes, a 2010 New Trier Graduate, passed away Wednesday morning from complications of an illness, according to friends.

Hayes, who was from Winnetka and was a student at Syracuse University, is being remembered by friends, family and professors as a courageous young woman who lit up a room.

2. Glencoe Grand Prix Women's Race Cancelled Due to Injuries

A 47-year-old woman from Hinsdale was badly injured at the Glencoe Grand Prix bicycle race on Saturday afternoon.

3. Yelp's Top 10 Restaurants in Winnetka: Do You Agree?

It's no secret that the North Shore is filled with great restaurants — and some of the best are in our own backyard. Here are the top 10 rated restaurants in Winnetka, according to Yelp.

4. Bus Catches Fire on Eden's Expressway

A Grayhound Bus caught on fire on the Eden's Expressway at Tower Rd. around 11 p.m. on Monday, according to Illinois State Police. All 57 passengers on board were evacuated, with no injuries reported.

5. 'A Prairie Home Companion' Pokes Fun at Winnetka

A Prairie Home Companion', the beloved public radio program hosted by Garrison Keillor, was broadcast live from Ravinia on Sat. June 22. Keillor and his guests poked fun at the North Shore and Chicagoland, with references to Chicago hot dogs, Highland Park's large houses and Ravinia Park patrons' lavish picnic baskets.

6. Rapper Chief Keef's Car Caught Speeding Again

The 17-year-old Northbrook resident was the passenger in his BMW SUV while it was clocked traveling 88 mph on the Edens.

7. $7M Winnetka Mansion Features 2 Master Suites, 2 Wine Cellars

This beautiful $6,995,000 lakefront home — located at 191 Sheridan Rd. in Winnetka — has luxury features galore. The home offers two first-floor master suites, two second-floor suites, a temperature-controlled conservatory, a grill room, two wine cellars and an underground garage.

8. Police: Woman Arrested After Calling 911 About Fake Shooting

A woman is being charged with disorderly conduct after police state she called in a false shooting to get Northfield cops to stop following a vehicle she was in.

9. Supermoon 2013: Local Weather Forecast, When and Where to Watch

So will the skies cooperate over Winnetka so we can all witness the most super "supermoon" this year?

10. Sleeping Driver Lost By Gand

Police charged a Palatine man with DUI after finding him sleeping in his car on Frontage Road.