'Irresponsible' Wedding | Industrial Development | Fatal Beating

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.

Pritzker Condemns 'Irresponsible' Wedding At North Suburban Hotel

Just one day after a potential coronavirus super-spreader wedding celebration was held at a hotel near Northbrook, Gov. J.B. Pritzker is condemning the event where an estimated 200-300... Read more

'Black Lives Matter' Banner Vandalized At Church

Hours after someone vandalized a Black Lives Matter sign in front of a church in northwest Evanston, church leaders committed not only to replace it — but also ordered nine... Read more

NorthShore Pleads With Public To Prevent 'Avoidable' Crisis

A new ad campaign from NorthShore University HealthSystem is aimed at enlisting support of the public to slow the surge in coronavirus hospitalizations. In a 30-second public... Read more

Retired Attorney Dies After Beating In Hallway Of Evanston Home

Authorities said an Indiana man accused of punching and stomping on the head of an elderly stranger in Evanston last month is expected to be charged with murder after the man he... Read more

Mandatory Coronavirus Testing Considered At New Trier High School

As New Trier High School students return from Thanksgiving break, the school board is considering making a negative coronavirus test result mandatory for students or staff... Read more

Groundbreaking Evanston Reparations Program Takes Shape

Qualifying Black Evanstonians could be eligible for up to $25,000 toward the costs of home ownership under the initial phase of the first-of-its-kind municipal reparations program... Read more

Amazon-Friendly Industrial Development To Replace Skokie Foundry

The vacant iron foundry across the street from Niles West High School is set to be demolished and replaced with an industrial development designed to be attractive to e-commerce companies.... Read more

'Bookie Butcher' Sentenced For Tax Evasion, Sports Betting

The owner of Poeta's Italian Food Market in Highwood was sentenced Monday to one year in federal prison after pleading guilty to running an illegal gambling operation and tax evasion.... Read more

Newly Elected Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek Takes Office

A new elected official is in charge of investigating and determining causes of deaths in Lake County. Following her victory in last month's election, Lake County Coroner Jennifer... Read more

Eric Rinehart Sworn In As New Lake County State's Attorney

A longtime criminal defense attorney took office Tuesday as the new chief prosecutor in Lake County. Eric Rinehart, 44, of Highwood, was sworn in as Lake County state's... Read more

Mayor Lifts Ban On Fitness Centers, Yoga Studios In Highland Park

Fitness businesses in Highland Park, including dance and yoga studios, may reopen to the public Saturday after Mayor Nancy Rotering lifted an COVID-19 emergency order that... Read more

Botched Smokestack Demolition Costs Northbrook Company $370K

Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced recently a settlement that resolves his lawsuit against Northbrook's Hilco Redevelopment, LLC, doing business as Hilco Redevelopment Partners;... Read more

Divided City Council Approves Budget With Property Tax Increase

A divided Evanston City Council adopted a 2021 budget after whittling down a proposed property tax increase. In a series of 5-4 votes during a five-and-a-half hour meeting,... Read more

NORTH SHORE REAL ESTATE

Glen Oak Acres Home Listed For $1.3 Million
Built in 1976, this Glenview home offers an open layout for entertaining inside as well as outdoor living space.

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• Armed Robbery During Drug Deal On Deerfield Road: Blotter
• Bevy Of Attempted Burglaries At Homes Reported: Blotter
• DUI Arrests Made Along Lake Cook Road: Blotter
• Glenview Man Charged With Felony Burglary For Car Thefts: Blotter
• Carjackers Target Lincolnwood Family In Driveway Of Home: Police
• Ruse Burglars, Porch Pirates Target North Shore Homes: Blotters

IN MEMORIUM

• North Shore Death Notices: Nov. 17 To Nov. 30

EARLIER:

• North Shore Week in Headlines, Nov. 22–Nov. 28: New Most Wanted | Woman Found Dead | Road Work Begins Historic Mansion Gets New Owner | Park Gets Name Change | Thanksgiving Crash Sends Elderly Driver To Hospital

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