Week in Headlines: Northwestern Frat Assaults Reported | Niles West Coach Arrested | Heroin Dealers Busted | Kidnapped Couple

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Northwestern Fraternity Sexual Assault Reports: Student Government Calls For SAE Suspension, Frat Council 'Suspends' Parties

The accused fraternity and an inter-fraternity council also responded Wednesday to reports of sexual assault against female students.

Lake County Gang Task Force Arrests Alleged Heroin Dealers, Finds Guns

Sheriff announces charges against 5 men after more than a dozen undercover heroin and illegal gun purchases.

Highland Park Shooter Knew Victim, Police Say

Police have one suspect in custody after shooting on Deerfield Road Friday afternoon.

Explosion Kills 3, Injures 7 At Paper Mill Owned By Lake Forest Company

Tank blows up during annual repair work at mill owned by Packaging Corporation of America, all victims identified.

'Pizzas 4 Patriots': Veteran's Group Sends Pizza to Troops for Super Bowl Sunday

Operation Pizza Bowl: Non-profit sends 'enough pizza to feed every U.S. soldier stationed in Afghanistan'

North Shore School District 112 Approves New Superintendents

2 retired administrators working under temporary contracts as "Co-Interim Superintendents of Schools" after resignations on D112 board.

NSSD112: Reconfiguration 2.0 Still Not Committed To Closures

North Shore School District 112 citizens group tasked with reform needs time for focus groups, surveys before finalizing reorganization.

Illinois Property Tax Increase Cap Introduced In State Senate

Senator Julie Morrison wants to slow the rise in state property taxes, already among the nation's highest.

District 115 Election: "Right Track" Tries To Fend Off Challenge From "Final Four"

All eight Lake Forest High School board candidates take questions about important issues, qualifications and proposed changes.

Chris Kennedy to Run for Illinois Governor in 2018

"We can do better," the son of the late Robert F. Kennedy said in his candidacy announcement Wednesday.

Wilmette Protest: Demonstrators Brave Freezing Cold to Oppose Pres. Donald Trump

North Shore residents gathered Saturday to protest against Trump's policies on immigration, refugees and other issues.

Schneider Introduces Bill for for Veteran Skills Training

Bipartisan bill would expand post-9/11 G.I. benefits to include career transition internships.

Evanston Police Policy and Procedures Discussed at Human Services Meeting: As it happened

Evanston announces police reforms, body cameras, new citizen complaint procedures.

Illinois Couple Abducted, Suspect Charged With Home Invasion, Kidnapping: UPDATE

High-speed chase and crash leads to capture of 40-year-old man now facing multiple felony charges.

ALSO: Suspect In Custody, Possibly Abducted Erie Couple Found: FBI

LUXURY REAL ESTATE:

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• Wow! House: Enjoy Summer Days Outside With $1.2M Home's Gazebo and Fire Pit
• Illinois Wow! House Roundup: Wooden Wooded Paradise, Indoor Waterfall, Private Theater
• Homes for Sale: North Shore Real Estate Guide

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• Northbrook Crime: Shoplifter Flees in Stolen Car, Burglars Leave Empty-Handed
• Highland Park Shooter Knew Victim, Police Say
• Super Bowl Sex Trafficking Sting Snags More Than 100 Arrests in Lake, Cook Counties
• Mystery $4100 Bank Withdrawal In Texas, Identity Theft: Wilmette Police Blotter
• Ransomware, Playground Damaged, Liquor Store Shoplifting and Identity Theft: Glenview Police
• Stolen Car Leaves the Scene of Accident, is Quickly Caught, Police say
• Evanston Bank Robbery: Suspect Charged
• Northbrook Burglaries: Trio Arrested, Charged
• Pickpockets at Mall and Panera: Skokie Police Blotter

WORTH A LOOK

• John Legend Announces Ravinia Festival Performance
• Great Wolf Lodge Aims to Take Over, Renovate Key Lime Cove in Gurnee
• Illinois Democrats Propose Matching Political Contributions From Small Donors
• Superintendent Who Led Stevenson's Rise to National Prominence Has Died
• Evanston Cultural Center Opens Pro Recording Studio
• 3 Days With An Astronaut: 'Go For Launch!' Returns
• Former Mayor Calls for State Revenue Revision Commission
• Free Evanston Event: "Be Bold" for International Women's Day
• Mardi Gras Celebration and Skate Party Coming to Glenview Parks
• Evanston Mayoral Candidates Debate
• Deerfield Tobacco 21 Law Takes Effect
• Niles and Morton Grove Could Benefit From Lincolnwood Water Deal
• Domestic Violence Survivors Offered Stability After Departing Emergency Shelters
• Niles Chamber of Commerce Scholarships Offer $1,000 Per Year To College Students
• Niles Trustees Approve Tax Incentive for Medical Manufacturer

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Week of Jan. 30-Feb. 6, 2017

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