Librarian Suspended | Couple Dies Hand In Hand | High School Walkout | Chiropractor's Family Sentenced

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's catch up on some headlines from around the North Shore for the last week of April, 2017.

Skokie Couple Dies 40 Minutes Apart After 69-Year Marriage

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — After nearly seven decades of marriage, a Skokie couple passed away holding hands within less than an hour of other Saturday. Teresa Vatkin, 89, and her husband Isaac, 91, both... Read more

Evanston Librarian Suspended 15 Days After Board Backs Director

EVANSTON, IL — An internal human resources disciplinary hearing for an Evanston librarian drew a crowd last week and prompted a public statement from the Evanston Public Library board Tuesday. On... Read more

Racist Snapchat Prompts Niles North Walkout

SKOKIE, IL — Students at Niles North High School held an unannounced walkout protest Friday afternoon connected to a perceived lack of punishment for a student who posted an offensive image on social... Read more

Family Of Fraudulent Chiropractor Gets Federal Prison

CHICAGO, IL — Three family members have been sentenced to federal prison terms ranging up to seven years for charges relating to a over-billing scheme involving faking medical records and offering... Read more

Cursive Writing Required In Illinois Schools Under House Bill

SPRINGFIELD, IL — The Illinois House approved a bill Wednesday to require cursive writing be taught in elementary and high schools by a bipartisan 67-48 vote.... Read more

SAE Fraternity Suspended From Two Area Universities In Under Six Weeks

EVANSTON, IL — The Northwestern chapter of Sigma Alpha Episilon has been suspended until September 2018 for violating the terms of its probation and providing alcohol to minors, administrators announced... Read more

Drugmaker Ordered To Pay $3 Million Over Lawyer's Suicide

GLENCOE, IL — A north suburban Chicago therapist whose spouse committed suicide while taking generic anti-depressants was awarded $3 million in a federal lawsuit Thursday. Back in 2010, Wendy Dolin's... Read more

Municipal Pension Abuse Loophole To Close Under Senate Bill

DEERFIELD, IL — A pension-boosting loophole employing vehicle perks would be closed under a new Senate bill passed this week. While many local officials use vehicles bought or leased at taxpayers... Read more

Tax Returns Required For Presidential Candidates Under Illinois Senate Bill

EVANSTON, IL — The Illinois Senate approved a bill Thursday requiring candidates for president to release five years' worth of income tax returns in order to be able to appear on the ballot in the... Read more

Train Versus Car Hit And Run Tracked By License Plate

WILMETTE, IL — After responding to a train versus SUV accident at Green Bay and Oakwood, Wilmette police discovered a licence plate and debris from a bumper that led them to track down and cite a... Read more

Carjacking In Skokie By Masked Men

SKOKIE, IL — Police are seeking a pair of armed robbers, described as wearing black ski masks and black jackets, who stole a car late Thursday night in Skokie. The incident occurred at 11:53... Read more

Penis Penned on Improperly Parked Car, Police Told

WILMETTE, IL — A crude parking job provoked an obscene anatomical defacement last week near the intersection of 3rd Street and Linden Avenue in Wilmette. On the morning of Thursday, April 20,... Read more

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LOCAL CRIME REPORTS

• Skokie Crime: Armed Robbers At 7-11s, Car Stolen In Walgreens Lot
• Winnetka Crime: Over $10K In Clothing, Jewelry Reported Stolen
• Winnetka Crime: Intoxicated Senior Drivers Arrested
• Evanston Detectives Transport Tennessee Man Over Illegal Gun Charge
• Glenview Crime: Threat From Patron, Shoplifting And Battery
• Highland Park Crime: Drugs, Drunk Drivers and Shoplifting
• Northbrook Crime: No-License Drivers On Railroad
• Wilmette Crime: Man With Warrant Flags Down Cops
• Wilmette Crime: Drunk Driver Snacks In Jewel Lot, Car Burgled At Rec. Center
• Niles Crime: Cashier Scam Busted, Shoplifters Take TVs, Liquor and Ties
• Northbrook Crime: Florida Men Snatch Shirts, Champagne Switcheroo

LUXURY REAL ESTATE

• Live In The Shadow Of The Bahaii Temple On Sheridan Road
• $3.2M Evanston Tudor Mansion Listed On Dempster
• Illinois Luxury Real Estate Roundup

WORTH A LOOK

• $9.8 Million Filter Fix Approved For Lake Forest Water Plant
• Development Proposals Divide Evanston Council
• Evanston Construction Program Splits Costs Of Sidewalk Replacement
• Local Rep Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Bill Addressing Physician Shortages
• Lake Forest Drugmaker Sold For $4.3 Billion To European Giant
• Lake Forest Blaze Injures Firefighter
• Charity Brings Pro Wrestlers To Middle School In Highland Park
• Caterpillar Welcomed By Lake County Business Officials
• Dundee Road Gas Station Closes Permanently
• No New Trier Seminar Day In 2018
• New Trier High School Partners With Chicago Charters
• Produce World Closing Within Weeks
• Glencoe Cops Get New Contract

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: April 11 - April 23

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