Coronavirus Cancellations | Store Closing | 'Friendly Fire'

Miss a day, miss a lot, so take a moment to catch up on some of the past week's headlines from across the North Shore.

Northwestern Cancels Charity Event, Foreign Trips Over Coronavirus Concerns

As the new coronavirus continues to spread in parts of Asia, Europe and the West Coast, Northwestern University has banned any university-related travel to four countries where... Read more

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Teens Murder 20-Year-Old During Botched Drug Robbery: Prosecutors

Two teenagers from Waukegan are accused of murdering a 20-year-old Maine Township man during an armed robbery last week in Niles and dumping his body nearby, authorities said. ... Read more

2 Of 8 Candidates 'Not Qualified' To Be Judges In 9th Subcircuit

Voters in Cook County's 9th judicial subcircuit can choose from eight candidates to fill two vacant positions on the bench in the upcoming Democratic Party primary. No one in the... Read more

6th Illinois Coronavirus Patient Is Chicago Public School Staffer

A Chicago Public Schools employee who recently returned to work after travelling on the Grand Princess cruise ship has been diagnosed with the new coronavirus, officials announced... Read more

After Exposure To Confirm Coronavirus Case In Europe, Village Staffer Self-Observes

A village employee is under observation at home following exposure to a confirmed case of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus. Though the Glencoe Public Works Department... Read more

Art Van Furniture Closing All Stores, Including 24 In Chicago Area

Liquidation sales begin Friday at more than 300 stores owned by Art Van Furniture, the company announced. The news comes three years after the Midwest's largest furniture and mattress retailer was sold... Read more

NORTH SHORE REAL ESTATE

Evanston Live-Work Creative Art Space, House Hits Market
Formerly a furniture refinishing shop, the property has since been converted to a studio and performance space behind a single-family home.

Retired CEO Lists Historic Lake Forest Mansion For $4.65 Million
Designed by Navy Pier architect Charles Sumner Frost in 1897, the home's interior was remodeled in the 1930s by David Adler and his sister.

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• 2 Drivers Charged With DUI, Open Alcohol Containers: HP Blotter
• Dog Detects Drugs During Search Of Texas Man's Car: Northbrook Blotter
• Stolen Car Crashes In Wilmette, Evanston Woman And Zion Man Arrested: New Trier Area Blotters
• DUI Driver Charged With Child Endangerment: Skokie Blotter
• Licensed Firearm Owner Arrested In Evanston After Waving Gun Out Window: Cops
• Detectives Investigate Lake Forest College Dorm Room Burglary
• 'Friendly Fire' Hits 19-Year-Old, 3 Arrested: Police

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Feb. 25 To March 2

EARLIER:

• North Shore Week in Headlines, Feb. 23–Feb. 29: Ex-City Manager Pleads | Police Chief Sued | Development Approved | Two Teachers With Leap Day Birthdays | $115 Million Takeda Real Estate Deal Closes | Staffers Sue Contractor Over Custodian's Hiring

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