Gun Bill's 'Poison Pill' | Puzzle Proposal | 'No' Lakefront Lease

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.

Senate Democrats Killed Bump Stock Ban, Claims Rep. Drury

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — State Rep. Scott Drury (D-Highwood) alleged that Senate Democrats, including his own state senator, effectively killed a ban on so-called bump stocks on the same day high school... Read more

Evanston Man Proposes With Word Puzzle In Newspaper

EVANSTON, IL — An Evanston man's six-month effort to plan his marriage proposal paid off with the publication of a word puzzle last weekend. Aly Jiwani became engaged to fiancée Paula Acuña through... Read more

Alderman Reject Lease Of Harley Clarke Mansion To Nonprofit Group

EVANSTON, IL — A Evanston City Council rejected a proposed 40-year lease of the city-owned Harley Clarke mansion to Evanston Lakehouse & Gardens, a nonprofit group that wants to save the local... Read more
» AFTER: Harley Clarke Lease To Evanston Lakehouse & Gardens Set For Vote

Listeria Fears Prompt Cheese Recall From Deerfield Whole Foods

DEERFIELD, IL — A cheese sold at the Deerfield Whole Foods Market has been recalled because of possible Listeria contamination. The recall covers Explorateur Triple Creme French Cheese with "sell... Read more

Man Found Guilty Of Raping Northwestern Student In Dorm

SKOKIE, IL — A Cook County judge Friday found a West Chicago man accused of raping a former Northwestern University student guilty of criminal sexual assault, but not guilty of aggravated criminal sexual assault, or... Read more

Woman Accused Of Setting Fire To Boyfriend's House After Argument

EVANSTON, IL — An Evanston woman accused of setting her boyfriend's house ablaze on Saturday night has been charged with felony arson, police said. Around 9:45 p.m., firefighters were called to a... Read more

North Shore Towns Among Nation's Richest ZIP Codes

KENILWORTH, IL — One North Shore town is among the richest of the richest communities in the nation, according to an analysis of IRS data sorted by ZIP codes. Kenilworth's 60043 was the highest...Read more

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• Lake Forest Police Find Missing Teens
• Students' Snapchat Posts Of Fake Guns Lead To Real Investigations
• After Fatally Striking Woman Crossing Road, Driver Ticketed
• 10 Months Later, Identity Thief Nabbed: Glenview Crime Reports
• 'Unwanted' Man Had Warrant; Cops Track Down Hit-And-Run: Highland Park Blotter
• Dozens Of Car Burglaries Reported: Wilmette Police Blotter, Map
• Repeat Drunk Driver Accused Of Fleeing Cops Before Crash: Glencoe, Winnetka, Northfield Police Blotter
• Dealership Finds Truck Missing, Car Stolen By Forgery: Skokie Blotter
• Driver Charged Over Collapsible Baton: Morton Grove Blotter
• Burglar Leaves Cigarettes Behind; DUI Driver Flees: Niles Blotter
• Winnetka Names New Police Chief
• Shoplifter With Warrant Batters Supermarket Staffer: Northbrook Blotter
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WHO'S RUNNING IN THE BOSTON MARATHON FROM:

• Deerfield
• Evanston
• Highland Park
• Northbrook
• Lake Forest-Lake Bluff
• Skokie
• Wilmette-Kenilworth
• Winnetka-Glencoe

REAL ESTATE

• Spring Mansion Showdown: What Can $3 Million Buy Around Winnetka?

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: April 3 - April 9

MISS LAST WEEK?

• North Shore Week in Headlines April 1 - 7: Gun Ban Challenged | City Attorney Quits | Mascot Questioned | April Museum Specials Take Effect | Summer Concert Series Announced | DUI Driver Swims Away | Murder Charge After Stabbing.

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