Gun Ban Challenged | City Attorney Quits | Mascot Questioned

Miss a day, miss a lot, why not take a moment to catch up on some of the past week's headlines from across the North Shore.

Deerfield Bans Assault Weapons, High-Capacity Magazines

DEERFIELD, IL — Deerfield trustees voted unanimously Monday to approve an amendment banning certain semi-automatic firearms and magazines carrying more than 10 bullets. Starting June 13, those who... Read more
» UPDATE: Deerfield Assault Weapon Ban Challenged In Lake County Court

Lake Forest City Attorney Resigns Over Lobbying Payments Report

LAKE FOREST, IL — Lake Forest's longtime city attorney has resigned over a special counsel's report into the handling of close to $200,000 in lobbying payments. Vic Filippini told Mayor Rob Lansing... Read more

Cherokee Endorsement Of School's 'Warrior' Mascot Questioned

DES PLAINES, IL — The blue headdress-adorned Native American that has been the Maine West Warriors mascot for nearly six decades could reconsidered, as school's belief it was operating with tribal... Read more

No Bond For Man Charged In Suburban CEO's River North Murder

CHICAGO — A Chicago man has been ordered held without bail two weeks after he allegedly fatally stabbed a suburban father of six. Gino Bassett, 56, of the 6100 block of South Ingleside Avenue, has... Read more

Drunk Man Left Injured Girlfriend Trapped In Car After Crash: Police

DES PLAINES, IL — Police said a man was driving drunk when he crashed a car and fled the scene in Des Plaines early Monday morning, abandoning his injured girlfriend inside. Around 2:20 a.m., a white... Read more

Skokie Cop Shoots At Resident During False Burglar Alarm: Police

SKOKIE, IL — Skokie police said an officer fired a gun at an armed resident inside Optima Old Orchard Thursday evening. Shortly before 8 p.m. a pair of cops showed up to investigate a burglar alarm... Read more

Wilmette Lawyer Found Not Guilty Of Fraud, Forgery In Bench Trial

WHEATON, IL — A Wilmette lawyer and former financial adviser was found not guilty of defrauding investors out of millions of dollars by a DuPage County court. Prosecutors from the office of Illinois... Read more

April Is The First-Ever North Shore Museum Month

There are special offers at museums across the North Shore all month long as part of the first annual North Shore Museum Month. More than a dozen museums are participating in the promotion from April... Read more

HUD Agent Fatally Shoots Armed Waukegan Teen In Zion: Police

ZION, IL — Illinois State Police Public Integrity Unit is investigating the fatal shooting of a Waukegan teen by a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Thursday morning in Zion. The agent... Read more

6 Bids For Bankrupt Toys R Us' Highland Park Location

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — The Highland Park location of liquidating retailer Toys R US is one of several due to be auctioned Thursday, as six firms have placed qualified bids to pick up the Deerfield Road... Read more

Summer Outdoor Concert Series Set For SPACE 10th Anniversary

EVANSTON, IL — The Evanston live music venue and recording studio SPACE announced it is celebrating its 10 year anniversary with a summer series of outdoor concerts in a few of the town's most beloved... Read more

Suspected Serial Burglars Caught In The Act In Niles: Police

NILES, IL —Three Chicago teenagers arrested Thursday afternoon minutes after fleeing the scene of a break-in are suspected of carrying out multiple burglaries across the north and western suburbs,... Read more

423 Pounds Of Weed, Several Guns Found In Skokie Home: Chicago PD

SKOKIE, IL — Chicago police said an investigation into marijuana sales on the North Side by a criminal street gang led to the discovery 423 pounds of marijuana and several guns at the home of Skokie... Read more

Evanston Deputy Chief Named Lincolnwood's New Top Cop

LINCOLNWOOD, IL — After 91 applicants and a nationwide search, Lincolnwood trustees have approved the appointment of Jay Parrott as the village's new chief of police. Parrott is currently deputy chief... Read more

Downtown Evanston Armed Robber Identified As Jailed Veteran: Cops

EVANSTON, IL — A robber who was chased out of an Evanston yarn store before robbing a thrift shop at gunpoint in January has been identified as a Chicago felon currently being held without bail in... Read more

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• Lake Bluff Home Destroyed By Fire
• DUI, Felony Weed Charges For Driver On Probation: Highland Park Crime Reports
• Axe-Wielding Attacker Accused Of Assault, Battery: Skokie PD Blotter
• Convicted Murderer On Parole Over Guns Charged With DUI: Lake Forest Blotter
• ATM Skimmer Found; Road Rage Battery; DUI Rollover: Wilmette Police Blotter
• Driver Charged Over Collapsible Baton: Morton Grove Blotter
• Shoplifters Take Booze; Glenview Woman Accused Of DUI: Glenview Crime Reports
• 3 Charged With DUI Over Easter Weekend: Northbrook Crimes
• Road Rage Citations; Home Break-Ins; Car Stolen; DUIs: Glencoe, Northfield, Winnetka Police Blotters
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REAL ESTATE

• Green Bay Road Tudor Listed For $5.2 Million
• Indoor Pool, Theater In Stone Northbrook Mansion Beside Woods

SMALL BUSINESS SHOWCASE

• Business Ownership Not All Laughs For Local Comedian
• Family-Owned Olive Oil Store Offers Broad Selection, Classes
• North Shore Family Business Started With Sheet Metal In 1952
• Midwest Veterans Closet, Where Veterans Shop For Free
• Family-Owned Niles Car Dealer Stays Involved With Community

(Find out more about our showcase for local small business owners in: Deerfield, Bannockburn and Riverwoods, Evanston, Glenview, Highland Park and Highwood, Niles and Morton Grove, Northbrook, Skokie, Wilmette and Kenilworth, Winnetka, Glencoe and Northfield.)

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: March 27 - April 2

MISS LAST WEEK?

• North Shore Week in Headlines March 25 - 31: Family Killed | CEO Stabbed | Exec Arrested | Seniors Protest | Assault Weapon Ban Nears Final Approval | Real Estate Office Move Blocked | Craft Distillery Planned | Duo Robs Bank

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