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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.

Cruise Line Failed North Shore Woman After Stroke At Sea: Lawsuit

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — The family of a Highwood woman who suffered a stroke on a cruise ship filed a federal suit against its operator Monday, claiming negligence and incompetence from Holland America... Read more

Fatal Apartment Shooting Investigated As Homicide

NORTHBROOK, IL — A man was found shot dead in his apartment Sunday in unincorporated Northfield Township, authorities said. Sheriff's police were called to an apartment building in the 3600... Read more

Ex-Hall Monitor Charged With Gun Crimes Hopes To Exclude Evidence

SKOKIE, IL —The former Glenbrook North High School hall monitor awaiting trial on charges of impersonating a police officer and illegally possessing a gun on campus wants a judge to throw out most... Read more

Accountant Stole Over $55 Million From Winnetka Family: Feds

CHICAGO — An accountant was charged Tuesday with defrauding a Winnetka family out of tens of millions of dollars for personal use. Sultan Issa, 45, of Hinsdale, is accused of embezzling more... Read more

ETHS Teacher Corey Winchester Named Golden Apple Finalist

EVANSTON, IL — Evanston Township High School teacher Corey Winchester has been selected as a finalist for a 2019 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching. For the first time in the award's more... Read more

Former NU Student Focuses On Initiative To Reduce Implicit Bias

EVANSTON, IL — The former Northwestern University student who reached a $1.25 million settlement with Evanston to drop allegations against the city and several of its police officers called for increased... Read more

Hi-Five Sports Zone Opens At Northbrook Court

NORTHBROOK, IL — A 14,000-square-foot youth sports facility in Northbrook Court held its grand opening Friday. The Hi-Five Sports Zone complex includes a basketball court, turf field, event space... Read more

2 Highland Park High School Teachers Named Golden Apple Finalists

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Two Highland Park High School teachers were selected as finalists for the 2019 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching. More than 550 high school teachers were nominated... Read more

'Beachy Vibes,' 'Coastal Fare' On Offer At New Skokie Restaurant

SKOKIE, IL — A new nautical-themed restaurant aimed at giving diners the feeling of being perpetually on vacation opens Monday at Old Orchard shopping center in Skokie. The fifth location of... Read more

Overnight Aircraft Noise Over Glenview, Niles Set To Increase: FAA

GLENVIEW, IL — Nighttime noise from planes taking off and landing from O'Hare International Airport is expected to get louder in parts of Glenview and other suburbs in the area under changes to overnight... Read more

Lake Forest Hikes Sales Tax, Fees To Fund Infrastructure Needs

LAKE FOREST, IL — The City Council increased to taxes and fees to fund capital improvements. Adopting changes expected to bring in an additional nearly $1 million in annual revenue, aldermen unanimously... Read more

Busing Changes Allow Glenbrook High Schools To Align Schedules

GLENVIEW, IL — Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South will be able to align their bell schedules for the coming school year, as administrators of the two high schools said they have developed a proposal... Read more

DHS Warrior Dance Team Medals At State Final

DEERFIELD, IL — Deerfield High School's competitive dance squad brought home a medal from last months' state championships, as the Warrior Dance Team placed second at the IHSA class 2A state finals... Read more

HPHS Alum Selected In Major League Soccer Draft

CHICAGO — A Highland Park High School alum was selected by the Portland Timbers in the third round of last month's 2019 Major League Soccer SuperDraft. Francesco Moore, 23, is a member of... Read more

Alderman Wants Public Discussion Of Future Of City Manager Job

EVANSTON, IL — An Evanston alderman called for the mayor and the rest of the City Council to engage in a public discussion about the future of the city manager position. In an email Thursday to his... Read more

Police Release Video Of Suspect Vehicle In Fatal Hit-And-Run

MORTON GROVE, IL — Police released video of a car they said was involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident last month. The eight-second clip posted to social media Thursday includes several frames showing... Read more

In Effort To Redraw Districts, Winnetka Residents Hire Consultant

WINNETKA, IL — A group of Winnetka residents is lobbying to change local school district boundaries to allow students to attend nearby neighborhood schools. Calling itself Winnetka United,... Read more

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• Prostitution Sting Operation Hooks 14 In Lake County
• 3rd Man Arrested In 3 Weeks For Ramming Evanston Police Car: Cops
• Squad Car Rammed; Pedestrian Robbed At Gunpoint: Evanston Blotter
• 3 Cars Stolen, 1 Found; No Charges In Road Rage Incident: Glenview Blotter
• Northfield Teen Charged With Illegal Possession Of Ammo: Glencoe, Winnetka, Northfield Blotters
• Fleeing Shoplifters Found In Bathroom, Behind Dumpster: LF-LB Blotters
• Woman Rams Squad Car, Drives Through Wall Of Zion CVS: Police
• Driver Stuck In Snow, Doesn't Pay To Tow, Charged As DUI: HP Blotter
• DUI Driver Steals Car From Ex, Flees Police, Crashes: Wilmette Blotter
• Missing Northwestern University Student Found: Police
• Officer Fatally Shoots Man Trying To Run Him Over: Police

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Jan. 28 to Feb. 3

LAST WEEK:

• North Shore Week In Headlines: Jan. 27 to Feb. 2: Reckless Homicide Of Trooper | Restaurant Warms | NorthShore Sued | Top Suburban Home Sales Of 2018 | Local Skaters Medal With Team USA | Image Of Suspect Vehicle In Fatal Hit-And-Run Released

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