Drivers Charged | Lawsuits Dismissed | Innocence Petition Filed

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.

Police, Prosecutor Misconduct Led To Murder Conviction: Petition

Eight years after Marni Yang was convicted of murdering Rhoni Reuter and her unborn child, her lawyer Tuesday filed a petition arguing that she is innocent and asking for the guilty... Read more

Speaking At Northwestern, Rep. Adam Schiff Says Trump's Ukraine Dealings Threaten Democracy

U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff, the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee who is leading an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump, said a president soliciting a foreign power... Read more

Mail Carrier Under Investigation For Elder Abuse

A Wilmette mail carrier is under investigation after the children of an 89-year-old resident reported witnessing possible elder abuse on security cameras, according to police and postal... Read more

Judge Tosses Skokie's Lawsuit Against Evanston Over Water

A federal judge tossed out Skokie's federal civil rights lawsuit against Evanston Friday, finding the village has not been injured and failed to state a claim. The order clears the way for... Read more

Deerfield Woman Sentenced To 6 Months For Yearslong Fraud Scheme

A north suburban psychologist who admitted orchestrating eight-year-long insurance fraud scheme that netted her millions was sentenced to six months... Read more

Driver In Deadly Lake Forest Crash Charged With Reckless Homicide

Nearly six months after a fiery crash on Route 41 left a young mother dead, prosecutors approved 13 felony counts against the car's driver, Lake Forest police announced. Christopher... Read more

Man Plows SUV Into Group In Parking Lot After Soccer Game: Police

One man is dead and another is charged with murder after argument in the parking lot at the end of a soccer match Friday led to an SUV being driven into a group of people, including... Read more

Takeda Wants To Sell Deerfield Headquarters Within 6 Months

Takeda Pharmaceuticals has listed its 70-acre Deerfield campus for sale, and it hopes to find a buyer by the end of its fiscal year in April, according to... Read more

District 34 Considers Asking Taxpayers For Capital Referendum

Glenview School District 34 officials last week held a trio of community engagement sessions to discuss asking taxpayers to finance capital improvements. Administrators said... Read more

Judge Dismisses North Shore Youth Hockey Club's Antitrust Suit

A federal judge last week tossed out a lawsuit from a North Shore youth hockey club claiming a violation of antitrust laws because it was not permitted to be a part of the top tier of youth... Read more

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Sept. 23 To Sep. 29

LAST WEEK:

• North Shore Week in Headlines, Sept. 22–28: Hate Crime Trial | No Halloween At School | Rooster Ban Scrapped | Tax Assessments On North Shore Floodplain | Winnetka Man Accused Of Child Porn | North Shore Philanthropist, Widow Of Famed Filmmaker Dies

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