Murder Trial Begins | Principal Banned | Bank Robbed At Gunpoint

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'Do Not Be Idiots,' Actor Rainn Wilson Tells New Trier Graduates (Updated With Full Commencement Video, Text)

WINNETKA, IL — The newest group of graduates from New Trier High School were implored to use the advantages gained from their top-quality education to work for the greater good at a graduation ceremony... Read more

Armed Bank Robbers Strike Riverwoods Chase Branch As It Opens

RIVERWOODS, IL — Police are looking for a pair of bank robbers who struck a Riverwoods bank Monday morning. Two men walked into the Chase Bank branch at 2025 Milwaukee Ave. around 8:35 a.m., just... Read more

Controversial Principal Banned From Contact With Staff: Lawyer

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — The former principal of Edgewood Middle School was banned from school property and having any contact with staff of North Shore School District 112 when he was placed on leave... Read more
EARLIER: Middle School Principal Resigned In Wake Of #MeToo Investigation »

Murder Trial Begins Over 2014 Death Of Morton Grove SIU Student

MURPHYSBORO, IL — The trial of a man accused of killing 19-year-old Southern Illinois University Student from Morton Grove began this week. Gaege Bethune, 23, was indicted last year on two counts... Read more

Body Camera Footage Shows Man Flee Stop Before Being Tased

EVANSTON, IL — Police released body camera footage this week of the moments before and after the arrest of a 29-year-old Des Plaines man who faces multiple felonies after police said he swallowed... Read more

Madigan Chief Of Staff Forced Out Following Harassment Claims

CHICAGO — The most senior aide to Illinois Speaker Mike Madigan and one of the top officials in the state Democratic Party was asked to resign from his official posts Wednesday following a press conference... Read more
EARLIER: Rep. Lou Lang, of Skokie, Resigns Leadership Roles Amid Misconduct Probe »

Cheesie's Closes Evanston Location Due To Rent Increases

EVANSTON, IL — Cheesie's Pub & Grub is permanently shuttering its downtown Evanston location Friday after almost five years on Davis Street, citing increasing rents. In a social media message... Read more

Libertarian Candidate Currently In Contempt Of Court Spotlighted

WAUKEGAN, IL — The national media attention received this week by the campaign of Grayson "Kash" Jackson is not necessarily the type the Lake County Libertarian was looking for. A segment on the television... Read more

Architect Submits Plans For Office Tower On Evanston Library Lot

EVANSTON, IL — Developers of a proposed office tower on the library parking lot submitted a planned development application to Evanston officials last week. Renderings and floor plans included in... Read more

'Fake' Taco Fest Suspends Ticket Sales

CHICAGO — Whoever is behind an unregistered company with a fake address has apparently expanded their business model of promoting phantom food festivals to the Midwest. Ticket sales have been halted... Read more

Settlement Shrouds NU Wrongful Conviction Suit In Secrecy

EVANSTON, IL — A confidential settlement agreed last week in federal court means the truth behind one of Illinois most controversial wrongful conviction cases could stay shrouded in secrecy. Northwestern... Read more

Late-Night Line-Cutting Dispute Leads To Arrest Over Rifle

NILES, IL — A late-night dispute over cutting in line early Sunday led to a felony firearm charge for an armed man, police said. Around 4:30 a.m., cops were called to the Taco Burrito House at 9001... Read more

Dog Beach To Stay Closed For Summer Due To Erosion

EVANSTON, IL — Evanston's dog beach will not open for the summer due to erosion after it was completely submerged by rising water levels on Lake Michigan during storms earlier this year. The city... Read more

Man Tried To Kidnap 12-Year-Old Girl At Bus Stop: Cops

NILES, IL — A Highland Park resident accused of trying to kidnap a 12-year-old girl last year remains held at Cook County Jail Wednesday. The same man who allegedly approached the girl while she was... Read more

CPR-AED Awareness: Husband's CPR Saves Wife; AED Saves Student

EVANSTON, IL — Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in the country, but having someone willing and able to perform CPR immediately can make the difference between life and death.... Read more

Niles North To Join CSL North, Glenbrook North To Join CSL South

GLENVIEW, IL — The Central Suburban League announced its first realignment under a new point-based system. Based on data collected during the 2016-17 and 2017-18 school years, divisional results and... Read more

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• 35 Bags Of Crack Found Along Path Of Fleeing Felon: Cops
• 3 Passengers Flee Crash Before Driver's DUI Charge: LF Blotter
• Bevy Of Swans Snatched From Highland Park Subdivision: HP Blotter
• 2 Indecent Exposures; DUI Crash; Shoplifting Arrests: Glenview Blotter
• 'Dog Breeder' Never Delivers; Camera Catches Shoplifter: Northbrook Blotter
• Niles Police Begin Body Camera Pilot Program
• Child Finds Crack Pipe; Pickpocket Wanted For Carjacking: Blotter
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REAL ESTATE

• $4.87 Million Sale Sets Record For Most Expensive Glenview Home
• Pritzker Partner Puts $2.8 Million Winnetka Home On The Market
• 6 Waterfront Illinois Homes With Huge Price Tags

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• DHS, HPHS Students, Highwood Resident Awarded Merit Scholarships
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• Glenbrook North High School
• Glenbrook South High School
• Lake Forest Academy
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• New Trier Township High School

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: May 29 - June 4

MISS LAST WEEK?

• North Shore Week in Headlines for May 27 - June 2: Principal Accused | Longtime Restaurant Closes | Frat House Fall | Madigan Deputy Resigns Roles | Landmark Demolition Considered | Board Seeks New Superintendent, Member

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