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Corpse Flower 'Spike' Nails Second Chance At Blooming

GLENCOE, IL — It didn't work out as planned the first time for Spike, one of the Chicago Botanic Garden's seven corpse flowers. But nearly three years after it had to be forced open by scientists... Read more

Sailor Charged Over Theft Of Grenades From Navy Ship

GREAT LAKES, IL — A sailor arrested Tuesday at Naval Station Great Lakes faces federal charges over the theft of explosives from a Navy ship last year. Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Aaron A. Booker, 31,... Read more

Man Tased Trying To Grab Cop's Gun After Fleeing Stop, Crashing

EVANSTON, IL — A Des Plaines man accused of fleeing a traffic stop and crashing into a building before trying to grab an Evanston police officer's gun and getting tased Wednesday morning was being... Read more

34-Unit Development Recommended By Glenview Plan Commission

GLENVIEW, IL — The Glenview Plan Commission Tuesday unanimously recommended the approval of a 34-unit multi-family development east of Lake Glenview. The Homes at Lakewood Estates project is planned for... Read more

Highland Park Theater Redevelopment Gets Final Council Approval

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — The Highland Park City Council gave the go-ahead to final plans to build a two-story mixed use commercial building on the site of the Highland Park Theater and the neighboring... Read more

Ravinia Festival, Ravinia Brewing Company Trade Public Statements

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — The intellectual property dispute between the Ravinia Festival and the owners of the Ravinia Brewing Company may be approaching a resolution, as both parties issued public statements... Read more

Lake Bluff Village Board Approves Short-Term Rental Pilot Program

LAKE BLUFF, IL — A tiebreaking vote from Village President Kathy O'Hara granted passage to a two-year pilot program permitting certain Lake Bluff residents to offer up their property for rent though... Read more

Deerfield Fresh Thyme Farmers Market Closing

DEERFIELD, IL — The Deerfield location of Fresh Thyme Farmers Market is shuttering next month, the company announced. A closing sale began Thursday at the grocery store at 35 Waukegan Rd. and the... Read more

Akorn Sues To Stop Fresenius From Escaping Merger Deal

LAKE FOREST, IL — The German medical equipment company Fresenius SE announced Sunday its plans to withdraw from a planned $4.3 billion merger agreement with Lake Forest-based generic drugmaker Akorn.... Read more

Parolee Captured In Glenview After Daylong Manhunt

GLENVIEW, IL — A partially handcuffed parolee who escaped arrest Tuesday morning in Chicago was taken into custody about 12 hours later in Glenview. Kir Moorman, 29, of the 2700 block of East 81st... Read more

Oakton Trustees End Discrimination Claim And Approve Settlement

DES PLAINES, IL — The board of Oakton Community College approved a cash settlement to end a discrimination complaint from an employee. As part of the deal, the employee will receive $6,000 and agree... Read more

Student Winners Of 2018 Congressional Art Competition Announced

LINCOLNSHIRE, IL — Congressman Brad Schneider (D-Deerfield) announced the winners of the 2018 Congressional Art Competition Monday at the David Adler Music and Arts Center in Libertyville. Three student... Read more

REAL ESTATE

• Wilmette World's Fair House Named To Landmark Illinois' 'Most Endangered' List
• Riverwoods New Construction Asks For $1.5 Million
• Burnham's Son Gave A Mediterranean Feel To His Evanston Home
• Secluded Highland Park Hideaway With Ravine Views For Under $1.2M
• Varsity Theater Block In Downtown Evanston Among State's 'Most Endangered' Places

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• 18-Year-Old Shot 'Several Times' In Howard Street Sandwich Shop
• Fire Engulfs Lake Forest Home, No Injuries Reported
• Search Turns Up Syringes; Same Man Arrested Twice In Day: Northbrook Blotter
• Standoffs In Train, Car, Over Climbing Wall: Morton Grove Blotter
• Cops Bust House Party For Underage Drinking, Charge Host: Winnetka-Glencoe Blotter
• Stolen Car Found 4 Days Later In Chicago: Glenview Crime Reports
• Virginia Woman Offered Sex To Undercover Cop: Sheriff
• 4 Charged With DUI, 3 Without Valid Licenses, 1 In Crash: Highland Park Blotter
• Burglars Snatch Rare, Antique Coins In Break-In: Skokie Blotter
• K9 Unit Tracks Woman Reported As Suicidal In Knollwood
• Skokie Police Seek Witnesses To Shooting On Keating
• Fake Cop; Flashing Incidents; Repeat Burglary Attempts: Niles Blotter
• Delivery Driver With FOID But No CCL Faces Felony Charge
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POLITICS:

• Illinois Senate Approves Standalone Bump Stock Ban
• Rauner Trails Pritzker By 18 Points In 1st Illinois Governor Poll
• Dems' Plan To Override Illinois Gun-Dealer Veto Fizzles Out
• Smoking Age Increase Approved By Illinois Senate
• DCFS Handgun Ban In Home Day Cares Challenged As Unconstitutional
• Sen. Sam McCann Declares Conservative Party Run For Governor

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: April 17 - April 23

MISS LAST WEEK?

• North Shore Week in Headlines April 15-21: Student Walkouts | 2 Dead In House Fire | Gun Ban Challenged Headlines: Dog Sniffs For Electronics | Cops Save Collapsed Man | Carson's Stores Closing | New Citizens Sworn In | Bookkeeper Pleads Guilty

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