Northwestern Murder Charge | Development Repealed | Casino Plans

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.

Man Charged With Murder Of Northwestern Student Shane Colombo

A Jefferson Park man was arrested Tuesday and charged with the murder of a Northwestern University graduate student who died last year after he was struck by a stray bullet a few hours... Read more

Niles Township Democrats To Endorse Kalish's Primary Challenger

The Niles Township Democratic Organization will not endorse incumbent 16th District state Rep. Yehiel "Mark" Kalish in next year's Democratic Party primary. Instead, Committeeman Lou... Read more

Developers Submit Waukegan Casino Project Proposals

As Waukegan works out who will build the casino authorized by law last month, city officials plan to narrow down a list of interested developers over the next three weeks before... Read more

One Winnetka Development Agreement Repealed In Unanimous Vote

Village trustees voted unanimously Tuesday to terminate the One Winnetka development agreement after the developer defaulted on the deal. The decision rescinds zoning... Read more
AFTER: One Winnetka Developer Offers Apology, Warning, Expansion Request

Accused Of Rape, Fired Firefighter Hires Weinstein Defense Lawyer

A longtime North Shore firefighter has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman in Deerfield following a nine-month investigation, according to police and court records. The... Read more

9 Months After Election, Ex-Sheriff Drops Recount, Accepts Result

Former Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran announced Saturday he has abandoned his legal challenge to the results of last November's election, three days after the start of a court-ordered... Read more

City Council Endorses County Tax Break For Bakery's Expansion

The City Council endorsed a property tax break Monday to encourage a local bakery to remain in Evanston and expand by buying and remodeling a vacant building. Aldermen voted 7-1... Read more

Cook County Sheriff Hosts international Prisoner Chess Tournament

Chess players imprisoned on four continents competed in a historic tournament this week hosted by the Cook County Sheriff's Office. Detainees at Cook County Jail faced off online against... Read more

Active Shooter Training Details Clarified By School District Officials

North Shore School District 112 administrators emphasized that an upcoming mandatory active shooter drill for students will not include any simulated shooting. Parents will be... Read more

Walgreens To Shutter 200 U.S. Stores In Campaign To Cut Costs

Walgreens plans to close around 200 stores at around the country, the company announced Tuesday in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The move is part of a multi-year... Read more

Officer Charged With Reckless Homicide 11 Months After Crash

A Cook County sheriff's police officer was charged with reckless homicide for his role in a fatal traffic crash 11 months ago in Niles. Two women died after the officer's squad car... Read more

57-Foot Yacht Seized In FBI Probe Of Bank Fraud In North Suburbs

Federal prosecutors announced indictments of a Lincolnwood man and a Skokie native as part of an probe into bank fraud and identity theft involving millions of dollars in fraudulently... Read more

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• Battery Suspect Found Hiding In Bush In Only Underwear: Blotters
• Evanston Woman, 87, Dies After Wilmette Crash
• CVS Pharmacy Staff Flee Pair Of Suspected Armed Robbers: Blotter
• Morton Grove Man, 69, Dies In 3-Car Crash On Edens Expressway
• Evanston Teens Rob Lake Forest Teens In 'Drug Transaction': Cops

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: July 29 To Aug. 4

LAST WEEK:

• North Shore Week in Headlines, July 28–Aug. 3: Leak Investigation | Dad's Fitness Questioned | Cannabis Lawsuits | Bakery Requests County Tax Break | Neighboring Subdivision Concerns Subdivision Residents | Court Again Upholds Stormwater Fees

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