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Week in Headlines: Real Urban BBQ opening | Hate crime charges dropped | Nurse attacked | Woman urinates on Purple Line.

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Evanston Man Avoids Prison for Sex With 14-Year Old Boy
Jonathan Labe will be on sex offender probation for 2 years after police the boy at his home in 2014.
Evanston Woman Accused of Leaving 2 Young Kids Home Alone
Natalia Gorjatschew was hospitalized after she was found locked out of a car in Wilmette. Two kids younger than 5 were found at her home.
Dog Last Seen at One Golf Course Found at Another
Butter, a recent Orphans of the Storm adoptee, made a 5K trek from Briarwood Country Club in Deerfield to Sunset Valley in Highland Park.
Pair Who Designed World’s Tallest Building Unveil New Church in Glenview
Willow Creek Community Church, designed by the Smith + Gill architect team, will open soon on Shermer Road.
Real Urban BBQ to Open in Skokie
The popular north suburban barbecue locale has sights on Touhy Avenue spot for its fourth location.
Evanston Strengthens Sanctuary City Ordinance
City law will now prohibit police from asking about immigration status and working with the government on deportations. RELATED: Evanston Hasn’t Helped Deport an Immigrant in More Than a Decade
Fire at Grainger Causes Employee Evacuation Wednesday
No one was hurt in the blaze that began around 1 p.m.
Glenview Man Attacks Nurse, Employees at Northwest Community Hospital: Cops
The 27-year-old patient faces battery and kidnapping charges stemming from the incident last week.
Fertility Bar Creation One of a Kind: Q/A with the Highland Park Woman Behind It
Jill Spatz describes Barology Fertility Bars, the first bar created to enhance fertility.
'The Christmas House' Plans Fundraiser for Lurie Children's Hospital
Mid-December event will keep up with tradition at the North Shore's most dazzling Christmas display.
Evanston Cops Placed on Leave After Arresting City Clerk Candidate
City official sides with man arrested while circulating petitions downtown Sunday night.
Hate Crime Charges Dropped Against Northwestern Chapel Vandals
Two former students - one the son of a high ranking judge - avoid jail for the racist and homophobic slurs found at Alice Millar Chapel.
Man Who Jumped on Purple Line Tracks Pinned Under Train and Killed
Police say a man jumped in front of a CTA Purple Line train as it was approaching Foster Street in Evanston.
2 Charged in Northbrook Bank Robbery
One suspect was caught in Evanston and the other in Mississippi. They are accused of holding up the Fifth Third Bank on Skokie Boulevard.
Glenview Medical Office Raided by FBI
Federal agents were spotted leaving the MedCare Medical Group offices with a number of file boxes on Tuesday.
Deal Reached Between District 65 and Teachers Union: Report
Agreement could be announced soon, Evanston Now reports.
Employee Shoots 2 Robbers in Rogers Park
The incident occurred in the 7400 block of Western near the Evanston border Sunday night.
District 112 Sued Over BDR3
Elm Place parent calls for ruling to stop school closures, teacher layoffs. She claims NSSD112 misrepresented its financial state.
New Political Party Forms in Glenview
Unite Glenview will announce its first slate of candidates for village president and village trustees.
LUXURY REAL ESTATE:
Carolyn Morse Ely Estate Sells For $3.2 Million
Historic Lake Bluff home by David Adler fetched little more than half the original listing price.
WOW! House: $1.9 Million Home in Evanston
French Provincial beauty on Lake Shore Boulevard offers many looks at the blue waters of Lake Michigan.
WOW! House: $4.6 Million Home in Glencoe
The Pabst Mansion boasts its own barbershop, pool and sport court.
WOW! House: $5.9 Million Home in Glencoe
Grove Street home on huge lot offers swimming pool, basketball courts, movie theater and formal gardens.
WOW! House: $4.295 Million Home in Lake Forest
Georgian-style home on Mayflower Road has swimming pool, wine cellar and gaming area.
WOW! House: $1.95 Million Home in Highland Park
Scottie Pippen's former home still has the NBA legend's autograph on the door to the basketball court.

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