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Man Murdered Morton Grove SIU Student In 2014, Jury Finds

MURPHYSBORO, IL — A Jackson County jury found a Gaege Bethune, a 23-year-old Herrin man, guilty in the murder of Pravin Varughese, a Southern Illinois University student from Morton Grove. Varughese... Read more
After: Murder Trial In Morton Grove Student's 2014 Death Enters 2nd Week »

Judge Blocks Deerfield Assault Weapons Ban Before It Takes Effect

DEERFIELD, IL — A judge halted the enforcement of Deerfield's ban on assault-style weapons Tuesday, a day before it was due to take effect. The order blocking the village from issuing fines or seizing... Read more

Cook County Assault Weapons Ban To Be Enforced In Northbrook

NORTHBROOK, IL — Cook County will start enforcing its ban on assault-style weapons, according to Northbrook village officials and spokesperson for the Cook County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's police... Read more

Board Rescinds Job Offer To Embattled Principal

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — A south suburban school board Thursday reversed its decision to hire the former principal of a Highland Park middle school accused of workplace misconduct by former colleagues.... Read more
After: Controversial Principal Banned From Contact With Staff: Lawyer»

Trial Begins Over Teen's Double Shooting

SKOKIE, IL — The trial of the first of five people accused of murdering a Niles North High School student and shooting a 17-year-old girl in the face during a 2014 robbery begins Monday in Skokie,... Read more

Family Injured In Porch Collapse Sues Landlord

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Three family members injured in a porch collapse on Memorial Day weekend in the Fort Sheridan neighborhood filed a lawsuit against their landlord Monday. Shortly before 4:20 p.m.... Read more

Yu Darvish Looks To Buy City's Lakefront, Build Fence Around Home

EVANSTON, IL — Chicago Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish wants permission from Evanston to buy city-owned land and build a fence around his new lakefront home. Darvish, 31, bought the mansion in May for $4.5... Read more

Elm Street Development Heads Back To Plan Commission

DEERFIELD, IL — Village trustees unanimously sent a proposal for a housing development on Elm Street back to the Deerfield Plan Commission last week amid continued opposition from neighbors. Highland... Read more

Walgreens Moving Over 1,000 Workers From Deerfield To Chicago

DEERFIELD, IL — Walgreens plans to have about 1,800 workers at a planned new downtown Chicago office it hopes to open next fall, the company announced Friday. About 1,300 current employees will relocate... Read more

Clemson Quarterback Hunter Johnson Transfers To Northwestern

EVANSTON, IL — Northwestern University announced Monday a highly touted quarterback has committed to transfer from Clemson University. Hunter Johnson, who was rated No. 1 by ESPN among quarterbacks... Read more

Governor Pardons School Board Member For Felony Theft In 1981

WAUKEGAN, IL — Gov. Bruce Rauner recently pardoned a District 60 school board member for stealing an air conditioner 37 years ago, the Lake County News-Sun reported. The head lawyer for the Illinois... Read more

Drive Up Service Coming To Local Target

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Target intends to roll out its drive-up service to its Highland Park location. The City Council Monday approved a change in zoning to allow for an illuminated beacon indicating... Read more

Tax Break Approved For Abt Electronics Warehouse Expansion

GLENVIEW, IL — Trustees approved last week a request for a property tax break from Abt Electronics to expand the retailer's facility at 12000 Milwaukee Ave. With a single 4-1 vote, the Glenview Village... Read more

Towing Company Owner Tried To Kill Employee After Quitting: Cops

PARK RIDGE, IL — A towing company owner is accused of trying to kill an employee after he allegedly fired a gun at an employee Tuesday during an argument outside a Park Ridge shopping center, police... Read more

4 Fresh Falcons Banded, Given Names At Public Library

EVANSTON, IL — Four juvenile peregrine falcons were named and banded Tuesday at the Evanston Public Library, where they recently hatched. A crowd of about 150 people watched as scientists from the... Read more

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• Stolen U-Haul With Stolen Appliances Found, 4 Arrested
• Police Seek Public's Help To Solve Armed Robbery Caught On Camera
• Multiple Gun Arrests, Smash-and-Grab Car Burglaries: Blotter
• 2 Guns With Extended Magazines Found In Separate Arrests: Cops
• Battery Arrest On Campus; Teens Vomit On Beach: Lake Forest Blotter
• Duo Implies Weapon In Saturday Morning Drug Robbery: Highland Park Blotter
• Fake Family Scams Nanny; Pedestrian Versus Vehicle: Northbrook Blotter
• Child Finds Crack Pipe; Pickpocket Wanted For Carjacking: Niles Blotter
• Caregiver Accused Of Forgery; Sod Thrown By Neighbor: Morton Grove Blotter
• 2 Vehicles Stolen, 1 Recovered; Car Burglars Confronted: Glenview Blotter
• Stroller Stolen From Driveway; Daylight Home Burglary: Glencoe, Northfield, Winnetka Blotters
• 32 Firearms Turned In At Evanston Gun Buyback
• 4th Gun Arrest In 5 Days Announced By Evanston Police
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REAL ESTATE

• Bannockburn Ranch In Wooded Cove Off Half Day Road
• What Can You Buy In Lake Forest For Under $1 Million?

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: June 5 - June 11
• Margaretta Connell Lane, 101
• Arlene Greene Cinadre née Steinborn, 98
• Nathan B. Winter, 94
• Mary Louise Kelly, 93
• Jeanne Michel Dolan, 71

MISS LAST WEEK?

• North Shore Week in Headlines for June 3 - June 9: Murder Trial Begins | Principal Banned | Bank Robbed At Gunpoint | Rifle Drawn Over Taco Dispute | Libertarian Candidate In Contempt | Tower Plans Revealed | Bodycam Shows Driver Eat Drugs, Flee

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