Murder Charge Declined | Teacher Pleads Guilty To Lewd Conduct | Cockroach Closure Concludes | Anti-Shaming Dress Code

Miss a day, miss a lot, so as summer winds down, let's catch up on some of the past week's headlines from across the North Shore.

No Murder Charges As Victim Was Shot By Own Gun, Detectives Believe

EVANSTON, IL — The 25-year-old man who was killed on Howard Street in the early morning hours of Aug. 14 was fatally shot by his own handgun, investigators believe. According to police, Hamza Hammouis,... Read more

Ex-Teacher Pleads Guilty To Lewd Conduct With Students

LAKE BLUFF, IL — A former Lake Bluff Junior High teacher pleaded guilty to one count of public indecency in Lake County Circuit Court Wednesday in exchange for a sentence of two years probation. Former... Read more

Leggings, Straps, Yoga Pants Okay, But Shaming Is Not: New ETHS Dress Code

EVANSTON, IL — The latest edition of Evanston Township High School dress code has been getting national attention but not for what it bans. Instead of placing detailed and specific restrictions on... Read more

Nazi Salutes Jewish Deli Menu

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — A North Shore deli's catering menu for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur was adorned with caricatures of a Nazi and a Sasquatch in response to the hate and violence on display this... Read more

After Cockroaches Cause Closure, Joy Yee Noodle Is Back In Business

EVANSTON, IL — After a nine-day shutdown resulting from the discovery of live cockroaches and other health violations, Joe Yee Noodle is back in business on Davis Street. The Evanston location of... Read more

Road Rage Shooting Reported On Edens Expressway

NORTHFIELD, IL — State police are investigating a reported shooting reported early Saturday morning on the Edens Expressway in north suburban Northfield. Police were called to intersection of Willow... Read more

No More Golf At Highland Park Country Club? Joint Meeting Set For October

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — A plan by the Park District of Highland Park to stop golf... Read more

Chicago Bears Aim To Add On To Halas Hall Practice Facility

LAKE FOREST, IL — The Chicago Bears intend to expand their Lake Forest headquarters... Read more

Sen. Daniel Biss Names Chicago Alderman As Running Mate

CHICAGO, IL — At a rally in Logan Square Thursday evening, Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) announced Chicago Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa would be his choice for lieutenant governor and running mate in... Read more

Wilmette Man Sentenced For Interstate Sex With Minor

WILMETTE, IL — A Wilmette man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for travelling across the country to have sex with a 15-year-old girl he met in an online game. Arturo Castro, 53, has been... Read more

New Dad Drowns At Beach State Park

WAUKEGAN, IL — A man who drowned at Illinois Beach State Park Wednesday has been identified as J.C. Lindsay IV. Fire departments from Winthrop Harbor, Zion and Beach Park were called to the scene... Read more

Fake Badge Fails As Excuse For Glenview Man's Gun

NORTHBROOK, IL — A Glenview man faces multiple charges after he allegedly displayed a badge to a Northbrook police officer in an attempt to retrieve a gun out of his car following a crash. Police... Read more

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• Driver Accused Of Exposing Genitalia In Wilmette
• 2 Arrests At Ravinia Santana Concert, 2 Different Outcomes
• Niles Man Caught Burglarizing Garages, Cars In Morton Grove: Police
• Woman Charged With Reckless Conduct Over Chair Pulling Incident: Skokie Crimes
• Pool Equipment Pilfered, Parked Cars Burgled: Highland Park Crimes
• CPS Teacher Conspired To Deal Guns, Ammo In FBI Sting, Feds Say
• 2 Guns, 1 Night: Illegal Firearms Found By Evanston Cops
• 3 Smashed Windshields In 1 Night; ID Theft, Domestic Violence Arrests: Glenview Crimes
• After Changing Home Address, ID Thief Orders Checks: Wilmette Crimes
• Xanax At Menards, Bed Sheet Scam Stopped, Hennessy Heisted: Morton Grove Crime
• 'Erratic' Driver Crashes, Charged Over Drugs: Morton Grove Crimes
• Underage Drinking, Counterfeit Credit Cards: Northfield Crime Reports
• 'Cubs Goose' Statue, Mailboxes Damaged: Northbrook Crimes
• Stolen Signs, Lockers Breached, Purses Snatched: Northbrook Crimes
• Kids Deal, Steal Marijuana; Woman Refuses To Leave Train: Glencoe Crimes

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WORTH A LOOK

• 'Lock It Or Lose It', Police Warn
• Health Risks Still Possible For Flood Victims In Lake County
• Slices Of Pie Support Houston's Recovery
• Helping Hand Offered At Bernie's Book Bank
• Lake Forest Mom Creates Commemorative Cake
• Labor Day Weekend: 10 Fun Things To Do In Chicagoland
• D-112 Hires New Director Of Operations, Facilities, Transportation
• New Trier To Rename Building After Late Principal
• New Dive Rescue Vehicle Converted From Old Ambulance In Evanston

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Aug. 22 - Aug. 28
• Obituary: Anna Marie Abdula, 89
• Obituary: Thomas Patrick Ward, 86

MISS LAST WEEK?

• North Shore Week In Headlines: Swim Test For Rowers? | $5M Instant Win | (Tackle) Football Canceled | Roadside Delivery

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