Mall Revamp | Students Charged Over Threat, Guns | Fatal Stabbing

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.

Proposed Northbrook Court Revamp Razes Macy's, Adds Apartments

NORTHBROOK, IL — The new owners of Northbrook Court are proposing a major redevelopment of the 40-year-old shopping mall. A preliminary proposal submitted to the Northbrook Village Board for review... Read more

Deerfield Man Charged In Wife's Stabbing Death Can't Post Bond

WAUKEGAN, IL — The Deerfield man charged with first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of his wife last weekend was ordered held with no bail until further notice Thursday. Gary Kamen, 55, had been... Read more

Earlier: Deerfield Woman Dies After Stabbing, Husband Charged With Murder »

Khalil Mack Snags Recently Completed Glencoe Mansion: Report

GLENCOE, IL — Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack last week completed the purchase of a newly built Glencoe mansion, according to ... Read more

Source Of GBS School Shooting Threat Identified, Arrested: Police

GLENVIEW, IL — The source of a threatening message found at Glenbrook South High School has been identified, according to school officials. Principal Lauren Fagel said an investigation by the district... Read more

Earlier: School Shooting Threat At Glenbrook South Ahead Of Homecoming »

13-Year-Old Wilmette Boy Charged Over 3 Guns In Bedroom: Police

WILMETTE, IL — The 13-year-old Wilmette boy who prompted a precautionary search of his middle school earlier this month was charged with four firearm offenses Thursday, police said. One of the parents... Read more

Northbrook Board Poised To Adopt County Earned Sick Leave Rules

NORTHBROOK, IL — After more than a year of campaigning by local labor activists, a majority of the Northbrook Board of Trustees appears ready to reverse last year’s decision to exempt local businesses... Read more

'Lifelong Democrat' In New Ad Is Paid Rauner Consultant, Neighbor

WINNETKA, IL — Gov. Bruce Rauner’s campaign began airing a new television ad this week featuring a Winnetka trustee identified as a “lifelong Democrat.” However, records show she voted in Republican... Read more

District 112 Revises Draft Future Boundary Maps, Reconfiguration

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — North Shore School District 112 Superintendent Mike Lubelfeld Monday convened the penultimate meeting of a committee tasked with preparing recommendations for the long-term future... Read more

Skokie Residents Complain About Water Project Construction Impact

SKOKIE, IL — Skokie residents living in areas affected by the construction of new pipes to connect the villages of Morton Grove and Niles to Evanston's water supply told trustees they have been living... Read more

Park District Annexes 2 Unincorporated Areas

GLENVIEW, IL — The Board of Commissioners of the Glenview Park District approved the annexation of more than 200 homes into the park district over objections from residents. Commissioners voted 5-2... Read more

County-Issued Credit Card Use Needs Improved Internal Controls: Audit

WAUKEGAN, IL — Lake County should improve internal controls and procedures for managing credit cards used by its employees and officials, according to a report presented Wednesday to the Finance and... Read more

Rock Climbing Proposal Recommended For Former Recycling Center

EVANSTON, IL — A proposal to sell Evanston's former recycling center for use as a rock climbing gym won the recommendation of the city's Economic Development Committee Wednesday. The committee evaluated... Read more

Edens Plaza Pediatric Care Center Approved By Wilmette Board

WILMETTE, IL — The Wilmette Village Board voted Tuesday to approve a special use permit and zoning ordinance allowing a pediatric medical center at the Edens Plaza shopping center. The planned facility... Read more

False Alarm Leads To 15 Pounds Of Weed In Unincorporated Glenview

GLENVIEW, IL — About 15 pounds of marijuana and other contraband was discovered Thursday inside a business in unincorporated Glenview after firefighters responded to an activated fire alarm, according... Read more

NORTH SHORE REAL ESTATE

• Historic Modernist Winnetka Brick Mansion Sold, Will Be Preserved
• Tony Grunsfeld Homes For Sale On The North Shore
• Prairie School Design Returns To Market In Lake Forest
• Mettawa Building Becomes Biggest Suburban Office Sale In 2 Years

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• Bank Robbery At PNC Bank In Niles: Police
• Slashed Tires; Smashed Windows; Drug Dealing Arrests: Evanston Blotter
• Felony DUI, Drug Possession Charges For Northfield Man: Glenview Blotter
• Fire Extinguisher Vandal; Battery Arrests; Vacuum Theft: Highland Park, Highwood Blotters
• Cocaine, Xanax, Weed, Gun Found During DUI Arrests: Lake Forest Blotter
• Teens Brandish Knife; Store Employee Fakes Transactions: Niles Blotter
• 4 Shoplifters Snatch 12 Purses; Fake Boss Scams Employee: Northbrook Blotter
• 2 Stolen Cars Flee Police On Southbound Edens Expressway: Skokie Blotter
• Woman Charged Over Injuries That Put Girl In ER: Wilmette Blotter
• Cellphone Tracked; $5,000 Misappropriated; Car Stolen: Winnetka, Glencoe, Northfield Blotters
• 6 Homes Burglarized While Residents Slept, Police Release Photos Of Suspect
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IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Sept. 17 - Sept. 23
• Lake Bluff Obituary: Bill Hart, 75
• Lake Forest Obituary: Doug Hart, 66

LAST WEEK

• North Shore Week In Headlines, Sept. 16 - Sept. 22: Shakeup Over Jail Death | 'Gatsby' Estate Sold | Rifle Attack | Guns Found With Student, Bomb Squad Sweeps School | Underperforming Strip Mall Sells | Frat Returns | Murder Conviction Tossed

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