Development Approved | Library Director Ousted | Bears To Return

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.

Controversial Retail Development Wins Village Approval

A commercial development planned for the southwest corner of Willow and Pfingsten roads on the border of Glenview and Northbrook received final approval last week... Read more

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Chicago Bears Training Camp Returns To Halas Hall In Lake Forest

The Chicago Bears will hold its training camp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest this summer, team officials announced Tuesday. For the first time in 18 years, Bears players and... Read more

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Electoral Board Blocks Evanston Voter Initiative Referendum

The city's electoral board voted Wednesday to keep a referendum that would extend legislative powers to voters off the ballot in the upcoming primary election. Supporters... Read more

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Library Director Out After Complaints From Residents, Ex-Staff

The director of the Winnetka-Northfield Library District is departing following months of demands for her ouster. According to a statement released by the district Tuesday, the head... Read more

Camera Found In Elementary School Staff Bathroom: Cops

A camera was discovered inside a staff bathroom at a Northfield elementary school this week, according to police and school officials. A school employee called police around... Read more

High School Band Director Warned Over 'Inappropriate Conduct'

The band director at Glenbrook South High School failed to investigate or report allegations of sexual harassment and verbal abuse, made comments about bombs and school shootings and... Read more

Glenview-Based Business Accepts $4.5 Billion Buyout Offer

A bidding war to buy the Glenview-based wiring and security products company Anixter International appeared to have come to a close with the announcement of a merger agreement with... Read more

$20 Million Spent On Recreational Weed In Illinois In 12 Days

Pot purchasers spent nearly $20 million on recreational weed in the first 12 days of sales in Illinois, state regulators said. Despite widespread supply shortages, long lines and a limited... Read more

Lincolnwood Mayor Blocks Wage Hike, Board Adopts Sick Time Rules

Trustees voted Thursday to adopt Cook County sick leave requirements, reversing a decision from two and a half years ago. But the Lincolnwood Village Board's decision to opt... Read more

Lake Forest Staff Repair Beach Damage As Lake Bluff Park District Seeks Donations

City staff completed repairs to Lake Forest's beach Thursday after high waves from from the previous weekend's storm caused widespread damage and dumped debris along the shoreline.... Read more

Incoming Kindergartners Less Literate Every Year: District

The percentage of students who enter Evanston public schools ready for kindergarten continues to decline, while the gap in levels of college readiness between demographic groups remains... Read more

Garrison Keillor Returns To North Shore With 'Intimate' Solo Show

Former radio host Garrison Keillor is scheduled to perform a one-man show next month in Lake Forest. The creator of the longtime public radio variety show "A Prairie Home Companion"... Read more

North Shore State Lawmakers To Hold Town Hall In Tuesday In Northbrook

Local state legislators are scheduled to hold a town hall Tuesday at the Northbrook Public Library. Four state representatives and two state senators representing North Shore... Read more

NORTH SHORE REAL ESTATE

'Modern Day Masterpiece' Listed By Lake Forest Interior Designer

Built in 1962 by Jerome Cerny, the five-bedroom's interior was redesigned by Lake Forest designer Megan Winters.

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• Nine-Month Investigation In Skokie Nabs Serial Burglar: Police
• Missing Man Found With Gun At Tower Road Beach: Police
• Armed Fugitive From New York Found In Waukegan: Sheriff
• Riverwoods Police Investigate Burglary Across Street From Station
• After Release From Hospital, Driver Charged With DUI: New Trier Area Blotters
• Duck Stuck With Darts Found At Park, Abuse Suspected: Blotter
• Middle School Student Struck By Car At Low Speed Outside School
• Firefighters Tackle Blaze In Deerfield Road Home
• Man Jumps Counter, Robs Wilmette Bank: Police

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Jan. 7 To Jan. 13

EARLIER:

• North Shore Week in Headlines, Jan. 5–Jan. 11: Wright Preservation Plan | Electoral Challenge | City Manager Negotiates Plea | Fleeing Jewel Thieves Found By Police Dog | CPS Staff Residency Fraud On North Shore | Woman Charged With Shooting Uncle

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