Gator Spotted | Social Media Threats Revealed | Developments OK'd

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.

Gator-Spotting Reported In Lake Glenview

Nick Vitogiannes knows a thing or two about alligators. The Mount Prospect resident has seen them up close at his brother-in-law's residence in South Carolina. While fishing alone on... Read more

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Social Media Riot Threats Preceded Old Orchard Mall Fortification

On the final weekend of last month, Skokie police alerted a law enforcement mutual aid network about social media posts suggesting the threat of looting at Old Orchard shopping center.... Read more

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Plan To Redevelop Ex-Saks Fifth Avenue Site Wins Preliminary Nod

A proposal to demolish the former Saks Fifth Avenue store and replace it with a five-story residential and commercial development got the go-ahead Monday from the Highland... Read more

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Plan For Former Bess Site Receives Final 'Significant' Approval

Despite a recent lawsuit from neighbors opposing the project, it appears a plan to redevelop the former Bess Hardware site in downtown Glenview is moving forward. The Village Appearance... Read more

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Black History Education Expansion Gaining Support In Springfield

A proposal expand the breadth of the Black history curriculum required under the Illinois School Code has gained momentum this month amid increased anti-racist advocacy across the nation,... Read more

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Lake County Resumes Weddings, Virtually

If you're looking to get married and live in Lake County, weddings and civil unions are no longer suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, at least not virtually. The 19th Judicial... Read more

Illinois Casinos Can Reopen Starting July 1

Casino and video gambling will be permitted to resume in Illinois next week following three-and-a-half months of forced closures in response to the spread of the new coronavirus,... Read more

Basketball Tournament Attendee Tests Positive For Coronavirus

One of the attendees at a basketball tournament held earlier this month in Waukegan has tested positive for the coronavirus, health officials announced Tuesday. Anyone who attended... Read more

Creator Of Warrior Face Shield Project Inspires: Local Hero

When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative... Read more

NORTH SHORE REAL ESTATE

Largest Home In Deerfield Comes Down In Price

Billed as second to none, this luxurious modern castle is like something taken out of a storybook and it is the largest residence in Deerfield, according to its listing. Deerfield... Read more

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• Car Hijacked At Gunpoint Near Edens Spur: Police
• Uber Knife Threat; Felony DWI; Co-Worker Sanitizer Fight: Blotter
• 2nd Driver Killed In Fiery Wheeling Crash
• Mailbox Fireworks; Permitless Pest Control Pestering: Blotter
• Rescue Teams Mobilized After Man Jumps Into North Shore Channel
• Suspects Sought In Lake Forest Home Burglaries: Police
• Anti-Police Vandalism; Office Supplies Stolen: Blotter
• DUI Driver With Loaded Gun, Flat Tire Runs Stop Sign: Blotters
• Drunken Driver Damages Squad Car, Tries To Bite Officer: Blotter

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: June 16 To June 22

EARLIER:

• North Shore Week in Headlines, June 14–June 20: Renaming Debated | CEO Faces PPP Fraud Charges | Theater Teacher Accused | Famed North Shore Homes Hit Market | Man Killed As Police Serve Warrant | Cannabis Dispensary Construction Begins

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