Lake Forest Shooting | Highland Park Stabbing | 2 Bank Robberies

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 as we look back at the first week of 2018.

Navy Dentist Murdered By Naturalist Ex In Lake Forest: Coroner

LAKE FOREST, IL — The woman who was murdered in downtown Lake Forest Wednesday morning has been identified as Claire VanLandingham. Investigators believe the 27-year-old woman was killed by Ryan Zike,... Read more
» EARLIER: Downtown Lake Forest Shooting: 2 Dead, "Unusual Scene"

Pedestrian Lying Down In Road Just Before Fatal Hit: Police

EVANSTON, IL — The investigation into the death of a pedestrian on Howard Street suggests that a man had been lying down in the road before he was hit by a car. Police said that investigators from... Read more

Highland Park Man Who Stabbed Woman Charged: Police

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — A Highland Park man who allegedly stabbed a woman multiple times at a home they shared was delayed from fleeing the scene by kids, police said. Emergency personnel got a call around... Read more

Local Ski Jumper First To Qualify For 2018 Olympics

CARY, IL — The third time was the charm for veteran local ski jumper Michael Glasder, who qualified Sunday for his first Olympics after narrowly missing out on the previous two U.S. teams. The Cary... Read more

2018 New Year's Babies Born At North Shore Hospitals

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Lake County's first baby of 2018 was born at NorthShore Highland Park Hospital less than an hour into the year, as a Waukegan couple welcomed a baby... Read more

Lake Forest Bank Robbery Suspect Struck Deerfield Last Week: FBI

LAKE FOREST, IL — Investigators believe the man who robbed the Lake Forest Fifth Third Bank at 990 Waukegan Rd. Saturday afternoon is the same person who is believed to have robbed a bank in Deerfield... Read more
» AND: Deerfield Bank Robbery: Police Release Person Of Interest Photos

Tow Truck Crashes Into 14 Cars In Park Ridge, Drives Away

PARK RIDGE, IL — Police are looking for a man who struck at least 14 vehicles on a erratic hit-and-run spree around Park Ridge on the morning of New Year's Eve. Park Ridge police first got a call... Read more

Glencoe Fitness Center Open At Takiff Center

GLENCOE, IL — There's a new way to generate some heat in a healthy way as Glencoe Fitness is now open at the Takiff Center. The just-opened Glencoe Park District exercise area has 13 pieces of cardio... Read more

Highland Park Gets Bid To Build 171 Units At Karger Center

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Developers have offered above the City of Highland Park's asking price to buy the downtown Karger Center and build a 171-unit "luxury apartment units." An investment firm called Albion Jacobs Highland Park, LLC told city officials...Read more

Evanston's Dawes House, Winnetka's Cenotaph Awarded Grants

EVANSTON, IL — Two North Shore sites were named among the latest recipients of grants from Landmark Illinois' historic preservation funds. The Evanston History Center at the Charles Gates Dawes House... Read more

Car Strikes Yellow Line Train In Skokie

SKOKIE, IL — No one was injured after a collision between a train and a CTA Yellow Line near the Skokie station Thursday, according to police. All trains were halted briefly near the Skokie... Read more

Local Ski Jumper First To Qualify For 2018 Olympics

CARY, IL — The third time was the charm for veteran local ski jumper Michael Glasder, who qualified Sunday for his first Olympics after narrowly missing out on the previous two U.S. teams. The Cary resident, took the top spot at the winner-take-all trials in Park City... Read more

Robert Crown Center's Shani Davis Makes 5th Straight Olympics

EVANSTON, IL — Speed skater Shani Davis, who hails from Hyde Park in Chicago but grew up skating at Evanston's Robert Crown Center, has qualified for Team USA. He competed at the U.S. Olympic long-track team trials in Milwaukee on Wednesday, and qualified...Read more

Poop-Smearing Passenger Prompts Plane To Land In Alaska

CHICAGO, IL — The unsanitary behavior of a single passenger forced a plane full of travelers hoping to leave the bitter cold of Chicago to find themselves landing in Alaska Thursday after an unusually... Read more

4 Shot At Birthday Party In Howard Street Bar

CHICAGO, IL — Four men were shot during a birthday party at a crowded bar on Howard Street around 1:35 a.m Sunday when an unidentified man started shooting inside American Ale House, according to... Read more

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• 'Incoherent' Driver Covered In Vomit, Charged With DUI: Lake Forest Blotter
• Kane County Woman DUI, Using Device Before Crash: Glenview Police
• Burglars Claim Pipe Damage To Gain Entry: Northbrook Blotter
• Fake Oxycodone Prescription At Walgreens: Skokie Crime Reports
• 4 Homes, 7 Cars Burgled, Pair Of Cars Stolen: Highland Park Crime
• Jewelry Stolen In Daylight Home Burglary: Glencoe, Northfield and Winnetka Blotters
• Thieves Return Bathroom Items, But Not Dress: Wilmette Police
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REAL ESTATE

• Historic Highland Park Landmark Property Under $700K On Hazel Ave
• Price Cut To $6.5M For Topsfield Farm In Lake Forest

WORTH A LOOK

• Evanston Fire Crews Battle Sheridan Blaze
• New Skokie Fire Chief Named
• Plan To Improve Biking, Walking In Northbrook Taking Shape
• Meet Mike Lubelfeld At NSSD112 Community Event
• Chooi Brothers Performing In Highland Park Strings Annual Benefit
• North Shore Congregation Israel Holding 2nd Winter Farmers Market

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Dec. 26 - Jan. 1
• Obituary: Michael Palmer, 97
• Obituary: Theresa Werhane, 88
• Obituary: Roberta 'Bunny' Oberlander, 76

MISS LAST WEEK?

• North Shore Week in Headlines: Icy Rescue | City Hall Conflict | Pastor Probation | Levy Hike Dec. 24 - Dec. 30

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