Accused Teen In Court | Ex-Wrestler Enters Ring In Race For Governor | Starbucks Stabbing Over Latte

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's catch up on some of the past week's headlines for the North Shore.

Teen Killed Uber Driver With Stolen Walmart Machete: Indictment

SKOKIE, IL — A teenage girl accused of killing an Uber driver in Lincolnwood last month with a stolen Walmart machete appeared in court Wednesday. Eliza Wasni, 16, has been charged with first-degree murder in connection... Read more

'Illustrious' Ex-Pro Wrestler Enters Ring In Race For Illinois Governor

DEERFIELD, IL — A former professional wrestler is running for governor as a member of the Libertarian Party. Deerfield resident Jon "The Illustrious One" Stewart, 50, has run for office as a Republican... Read more

Park Ridge Starbucks Stabbing Started Over Latte

PARK RIDGE, IL — A fight between customers turned bloody at a suburban Starbucks Sunday afternoon, leaving one man stabbed in an altercation that began over a latte order, police and witnesses said.... Read more

Skokie Car Dealer Bans Cable News

SKOKIE, IL — After an argument between customers at a car dealership that began when one asked to change the channel to Fox News, the owner has instituted a ban on any of the three largest cable news... Read more

Lake Forest Approves Alcohol Sales At Beach

LAKE FOREST, IL — Lake Forest beachgoers will be able to purchase alcohol at Forest Park Beach as part of a pilot program starting next month. The Lake Forest City Council Monday unanimously... Read more

Des Plaines Reverses Vote On County Wage, Sick Leave Rules

DES PLAINES, IL — The Des Plaines City Council reversed its decision from two weeks ago, as alderman voted Monday to exclude local businesses and workers from a Cook County ordinance that requires... Read more

Village Of Wheeling Threatens Legal Action Over Public Records Requests

WHEELING, IL — The Wheeling Board of Trustees has signed an open letter threatening legal action against a resident who has issued numerous public records requests and made allegations of wrongdoing... Read more

'Evanskie' Residents Tired Of Paying Tax On Both Evanston And Skokie Park Districts

SKOKIE, IL — A group of Evanston homeowners has submitted a formal request last week to be removed from the Skokie Park District, saying they should... Read more

Northbrook Rep. Elaine Nekritz Stepping Down

NORTHBROOK, IL — Saying she wishes to create an opportunity for a new leader to tackle the state's "tremendous problems", eight-term State Rep. Elaine Nekritz (D-Northbrook) will not seek re-election... Read more

'Beyond Belief' That YMCA Lifeguards Left Unconscious Man Floating For Five Minutes, Son Says

CHICAGO, IL — An Evanston resident who allegedly suffered brain injuries after spending more than five minutes underwater in a YMCA swimming pool has filed a lawsuit alleging negligence, and lawyers... Read more

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• Cops: Man Inappropriately Touched Woman He Followed Off Bus
• Man Shot In Evanston Drive-By
• Armed Robbery At Skokie 7-Eleven: Police
• Man Wanted On Federal Fraud Charge Arrested: Highland Park Crimes
• Home Burgled, License Plates Illegally Recycled, Bikes Stolen From Train Station: Northbrook Crime
• Over $1,000 In Pharmaceuticals Fraudulently Acquired: Glenview Crimes
• Evanston Police Find Loaded Gun In Stolen BMW
• Cops: Man Charged With Armed Robbery For Displaying Blade During Liquor Theft
• Niles PD: Forgery Arrest, Drivers Found Asleep, With Beer, With Pipe
• After Crash, Both Drivers Arrested: Northbrook Crime Reports
• Thieves Hit More Than A Dozen Unlocked Vehicles: Winnetka Crime
• Ex-Babysitter Returns To Steal Drugs And Liquor, Cops Say: Wilmette Crime

REAL ESTATE

• Gorgeous Tudor Estate Centers Around Courtyard, Fountain
• $1.4M Price Cut On Wilmette Lakefront Mansion Of CEO Charged In "Largest Criminal Tax Fraud In History"
• Lake Bluff Seeks Comments On Proposed Strict New 'Airbnb' Restrictions

FIND FIREWORKS

• 4th of July fireworks displays in: Lake Forest • Glenview • Evanston• Deerfield • Highland Park • Niles & Morton Grove • Northbrook • Skokie • Winnetka & Glencoe •Wilmette & Kenilworth & More!

WORTH A LOOK

• Extras Wanted For Political Thriller Shooting On North Shore
• Local Reps Respond To Senate Health Care Bill
• Arts, Music Festivals In Winnetka This Weekend
• Highland Park Holds 20th Annual Arts Festival
• Evanston's Fountain Square Art Festival Rebranded As 'Artisan SummerFest'
• Evanston Equity Survey Seeks Public Feedback
• Deerfield Freedom Run Breaks Records, Supports Soldiers
• Evanston Equity Survey Seeks Public Feedback
• Glenview School District Approves New Contract, Principal
• Small Fire At Lake Forest Day Care
• Highland Park Puts EPA Climate Change Info On City Website
• D-112 Seeks Talent Search Proposal From Firm Linked To Controversial D-113 Hire
• 'SLAP' Out Mosquitos With These Tips For Prevention

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Week Of June 13 - June 19
• Obituary: Chief Sanders "Sam" Hicks, 90
• Obituary: Alan Fredrick Block, 57
• Obituary: Irfan “Irv” Badr, 54

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