Landmark Demolition | Child Luring Mix-Up | Sheriff Scrutinized

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.

Aldermen Approve Amended Harley Clarke Demolition Agreement

EVANSTON, IL — The Evanston City Council voted Monday to sign on to a deal with a group of residents who have offered a cash donation to demolish a lakefront landmark. By a vote of 5-3, aldermen agreed to a memorandum of understanding... Read More

Democrats Criticize Sheriff For Complimenting Host's Appearance

WAUKEGAN, IL — Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran is facing criticism from his opponent in the upcoming November election for remarks he made during a January radio interview. Curran was participating in a remote broadcast...Read More

Ex-Analyst Charged With Tipping Off Mom, Insider Trading

LAKE FOREST, IL — A former financial analyst faces federal insider trading charges after he tipping off his mother ahead of a negative earning report while working at Lake Forest-based Stericycle, according to federal prosecutors and stock market regulators....Read More

'Misunderstanding' Led To Report Of Child Luring: Police

NILES, IL — Police said a report of a bearded man following a 6-year-old girl on a bicycle and telling her to get into his car Tuesday morning was the result of a misunderstanding. After speaking with witnesses and residents, Niles detectives determined the incident...Read More

Teen's First Tweet Lands Him Gig As PGA Tour Caddie

SILVIS, IL — Ahead of his 17th birthday earlier this this month, a Maine South senior found himself serenaded by strangers near the 18th hole of a PGA Tour event, as the first-ever tweet from 17-year-old Park Ridge resident Elias Francque landed him a gig caddying...Read More

Israeli-Palestinian Peace, Community Fostered By Local Group

NORTHBROOK, IL — The 16th summer program of the Glenview-based nonprofit Hands of Peace is underway in the Chicago area. The three-week peacebuilding exchange includes 45 American, Israeli and Palestinian teens, many living with local host families... Read More

2 Men Shot, 1 Gun Found At Apartment Complex In Maine Township

MAINE TOWNSHIP, IL — Two men were shot in or around the same apartment building Sunday morning in unincorporated Maine Township, according to Cook County sheriff's police. Around 2:40 a.m. on July 22, police responded to multiple calls reporting gunfire... Read More

Alderman Called 'Sketchy' In Profanity-Laced Outburst

EVANSTON, IL — A profane outburst punctuated a dispute over alley repavement grants early Tuesday morning at the Evanston City Council. Shortly before 1 a.m., aldermen discussed a resolution to apply for a grant to repave... Read More

Loyola Academy Principal Kathryn Baal Out, Assistant Promoted

WILMETTE, IL — The principal of the country's largest Jesuit high school is out after seven years. Loyola Academy in Wilmette announced the promotion of Assistant Principal Christopher Heintz to take over from Principal Kathryn Baal... Read More

'Big Guy' Must Be Gone Or New Laws Are Coming, Company Warned

WINNETKA, IL — A piece of art placed on public property without permission by local real estate investors must be removed voluntarily or the Winnetka will be forced to create new sidewalk regulations, according to village trustees. The bronze statue...Read More

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• Man Shot By Ex-Girlfriend Charged With Home Invasion: Cops
• Cops Charge Man In Construction Outfit Bank Robbery Attempt
• Car Set Ablaze; Homes Burgled Through Open Windows: Evanston Blotter
• Niles Man With DUI Warrant Faces Fresh Felony DUI Charge: Glenview Blotter
• DUI Charges Follow Traffic Crash Investigations: Highland Park Blotter
• 'Disoriented' Man With Warrant; Drunk Teen Speeding: Lake Forest Blotter
• Portable Toilet Blown Up; Police Given 'Bag Of Potatoes': Niles Blotter
• Burglars Do $15,000 In Damage; Apple Store Fraud Alert: Northbrook Blotter
• Home Break-Ins; Strongarm Robbery; DUI Arrests: Skokie Blotter
• Dog Food Cat Burglar Charged; 3 Warrants, 1 Headlight: Glencoe, Winnetka, Northfield Blotters
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IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: July 16 - July 22

LAST WEEK

• North Shore Week in Headlines for July 15 - July 21: Gold Pyramid Burns | Cyclosporiasis Outbreak | Car Wash Rejected | Water Bills Rising As Village Cuts Payments | Knifepoint Carjacking Arrest | Neighbors Offer $400,000 To Demolish Local Landmark

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