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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.

86-Year-Old Man Fatally Struck In Morton Grove Hit-And-Run

MORTON GROVE, IL — Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian Friday evening in Morton Grove. An 86-year-old Morton Grove man was struck and killed shortly after... Read more

Glenview Electoral Board Hears Challenge To Teen's Candidacy

GLENVIEW, IL — The Glenview Electoral Board heard opening arguments Wednesday in its review of a challenge to the nominating petitions filed by Benjamin Polony, a 19-year-old independent candidate... Read more
AFTER: 19-Year-Old Glenview Trustee Candidate's Signatures Challenged

Winnetka Woman Wraps Up 2018 With 24-Mile Swim Across Tampa Bay

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — A Winnetka woman headed into the new year with a 24-mile swim across Tampa Bay in Florida. Marcia Cleveland, 54, has been a marathon swimmer for 27 years. She kicked off... Read more

These Twins Are 2019's First Babies Born At Evanston Hospital

EVANSTON, IL — The first baby born in Evanston in 2019 was followed a few minutes later by her fraternal twin brother. Raven and Katie Krupa of Chicago welcomed Palmer Krupa at 5:31 a.m. on Tuesday,... Read more

Fatal Police Shooting In Vernon Hills Ruled Justified

VERNON HILL, IL — The fatal shooting of a Vernon Hills man brandishing an air rifle in his garage last year was ruled to have been justified. The officer who shot nine bullets at an intoxicated resident... Read more

Renowned Restaurant Closes In Downtown Evanston

EVANSTON, IL — After nearly five years in downtown Evanston, Boltwood has permanently closed. Opened by Evanston Township High School graduate Brian Huston and named after the school's freshman... Read more

Targeting Cat Leads To Dog-Stabber's Downfall: Police

EVANSTON, IL — Over the course of the past month, an Evanston man stabbed a dog, poked a man, tried to cut a woman and threatened to stab a cat, all with the same knife, according to police. ... Read more

Winnetka Attorney, GOP Committeeman Considered To Replace Rauner

CHICAGO — The fourth Republican approached by outgoing Gov. Bruce Rauner was identified as a Winnetka attorney and national GOP committeeman. Richard Porter, a partner at the law firm Kirkland... Read more

Demitrous Cook Sworn In As New Evanston Police Chief

EVANSTON, IL — Police Chief Demitrous Cook was sworn as the new police chief of Evanston in Wednesday morning in an emotional ceremony before a crowded City Council chamber. City Clerk Devon... Read more

Lake Bluff Police Chief Announces Plans To Retire

LAKE BLUFF, IL — The Lake Bluff police chief plans to step down next year after spending nearly three decades with the village. Chief David Belmonte said he is retiring March 1 to take a job in the... Read more

Evanston Man Charged With Fatal Hit-And-Run In Waukegan

WAUKEGAN, IL — Police said an Evanston man fled the scene after fatally striking a woman on New Year's Day as she crossed the street in Waukegan. Officers were dispatched around 8:20 p.m. Tuesday... Read more

Taxes, Fees To Keep Rising For Glencoe Homeowners

GLENCOE, IL — Taxes and fees for Glencoe homeowners will rise in 2019 and keep rising under a draft budget for the coming fiscal year. Within the next five years, the average Glencoe household... Read more

NORTH SHORE REAL ESTATE

• Hoover Estate Sold For $10 Million In Glencoe, Subdivision Likely
• Edens Plaza Sold To Real Estate Investor For $71.9 Million
• Prolific North Shore Architect Built This Custom Home For Himself
• Downtown Evanston Office Building Sells For Over $32 Million
• Ex-Chicago Bear's Northfield Mansion To Be Auctioned, Judge Rules

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• Holiday Weekend Home Burglaries, DUIs, Weapons Charges: Evanston Blotter
• Cops Called Over Dog-Walker Leaving Feces In Trash Bin: Glencoe, Northfield, Winnetka Blotters
• Man Batters Officer After New Year's Fight At Motel 6: Glenview Blotter
• 5 DUI Arrests Over Holiday; Car, Liquor, Phone Stolen: Highland Park-Highwood Blotter
• Same Shoplifter Steals Supermarket Booze Twice In 3 Days: Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Blotter
• Northbrook Woman Gets Car Stuck, Catches Felony Charge: Northbrook Blotter
• Predatory Sexual Assault Charge For Chicago Resident: Skokie Blotter
• Stranger Gets Into, Asks For Woman's Car At CTA Station: Wilmette Blotter
• Deerfield Drunk Driver Leaves License Plate Behind After Hit-And-Run: Cops

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices Dec. 24 - Dec. 30

LAST YEAR:

• North Shore Week in Headlines: Developments Considered | Candidates Declare | No Bail For Ex-Cop | Lawlor's Lessons From Rehab | Botched Escape Leads To Carjacking, Arson | Firefighter Settles Harassment Suit

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