Northbrook's Top Headlines in June

Billy Garrity, football player and school volunteer who passed away last month, "was an exceptional Spartan," said Glenbrook North's Principal, Paul Pryma.

A Patch reader wrote: Bryan was a truly AMAZING person!! I got to know him over the years at the Y. It was because of Bryan I learned about the Y's Strong Kids Fund and enrolled my girls there for after school care. He will be missed tremendously.

Northbrook resident Eric A. Bloom, the president and CEO in the bankrupt Sentinel Management Group, was indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly defrauding more than 70 customers of more than $500 million before the firm collapsed in August 2007, federal law enforcement officials announced.

A new study shows that Richard Nahrstadt, who currently makes $236,689 including benefits, is the fourth highest paid village manager in the state and makes more money than Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel.

An officer destroyed a male coyote in the 3500 block of River Falls. Residents are reminded to not leave their pets unattended, even in a fenced-in yard.

You may want to put on a football helmet before going to the park. It feels like a scene from a Hitchcock movie, but the startling attacks on walkers, joggers and bikers are just part of birds' normal mating cycle, says animal control.

“Standing with the Speaker of the House behind me, regardless of one’s political affiliations, gave me a lot of appreciation for what the U.S. Capitol represents,” said Rabbi Aaron Melman of the .

Deputy Chief Bob Brogan shares his love for Northbrook and some wisdom for all firefighters. 

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