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Week in headlines for Chicago's North Shore from Nov. 3–Nov. 9, 2019
Week in headlines for Chicago's North Shore from Nov. 3–Nov. 9, 2019 (via Patch)

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.


Ex-NorthShore Gynecologist Faces Second Sexual Assault Charge

The indicted former NorthShore University HealthSystem gynecologist whose medical license has been suspended by state regulators for "engaging in sexual misconduct with patients" was... Read more

(Skokie PD | Street View)

Board Accepts Principal's Surprise Resignation At Raucous Meeting

The unexplained departure of a popular middle school principal culminated in a contentious school board meeting last week in Lake Forest. After being placed on administrative... Read more

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(Lake Forest Schools | Street View)

1st Recreational Marijuana Shop In Skokie Planned For Old Orchard

A vacant bank across the street from the Old Orchard shopping center is the planned location for a recreational marijuana store in Skokie. The two-story, 10,700-square-foot facility... Read more

(Jonah Meadows/Patch)

Recreational Weed Could Be Sold In Northbrook, Deerfield

Village trustees in Deerfield and Northbrook are this week paving the way for a pair of cannabis dispensaries owned by the same firm to operate between Dundee and Lake Cook roads.... Read more

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(via Village of Northbrook | Village of Deerfield)

18-Year-Old Gets Prison For Fatal Old Mill Creek Car Burglary

The oldest of five teenagers initially charged with murder in the death of their 14-year-old companion during an attempted car burglary was sentenced to a year in state prison Tuesday.... Read more

(Lake County Sheriff's Office, GoFundMe, Jonah Meadows/Patch)

Highland Park High School Teacher Faces Child Porn Charges

A Highland Park High School teacher who has been on paid leave for the past month faces is accused of having child pornography, authorities said. Kevin Higgins, 52,... Read more

(Lake County Sheriff's Office)

Lake Cook Road Facility Among Busiest For Getting Illinois REAL IDs

The office of Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White says its Deerfield facility is one of the two busiest in the state for residents looking to get "REAL ID" cards. The new type... Read more

(Illinois Secretary of State's Office)

Glenbrook High Schools Consider Revisions To Bullying Policies

The Glenbrook High School District 225 board is considering revisions to its policy on hazing and bullying. The proposed changes include the addition of an annual evaluation process... Read more

(Northfield Township High School District 225)

Small Airplane Lands On North Shore Golf Course

A vehicle not usually found on the links appeared Sunday on a golf course in Glenview. A small airplane landed near the 13th hole at The Glen Club, according to police and village... Read more

(Glenview PD)

NORTH SHORE REAL ESTATE

(Realtor.com)

90-Year-Old Stone Cottage For Sale On Skokie-Evanston Border
With only two owners in its history, the home was custom built by an architect for his family in 1929.

Planned Deerfield Construction Has $1.35 Million Asking Price
The architect behind the Elmwood Avenue design aimed to create the perfect house for a growing family, according to its listing.

(Realtor.com)

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

(Jonah Meadows/Patch, File)

NORTH SHORE TURKEY TROT REGISTRATION

Evanston | Glenview | Highland Park | Lincolnwood | Winnetka-Glencoe


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