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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.

NorthShore Detects Over 2,000 Cases Of Coronavirus In Area

Over the course of two weeks, the number of coronavirus patients seeking treatment through NorthShore University HealthSystem facilities rose from the low single digits to... Read more

Over 50% Of Lake County Coronavirus Deaths Nursing Home Residents

More than half the deaths attributable to coronavirus in Lake County have occured in long-term care facilities, according to a county spokesperson. Thirteen residents of such facilities... Read more

Anti-Semitic Intruders Target Online Meetings Of Winnetka Schools

Anti-Semitic interlopers interrupted multiple online meetings convened by Winnetka schools last week by, school officials said. At least two such incidents were reported to police for... Read more

3 Lake County ICUs Temporarily Reach Capacity With Coronavirus Patients

Staff at three Lake County hospitals notified local public health officials Wednesday that the intensive care units at their facilities had reached capacity due to increasing numbers... Read more

Glenview Issues Declaration Of Emergency Over Coronavirus

A state of emergency was declared for the village of Glenview on Wednesday to continue village operations in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The proclamation will give Glenview Village... Read more

Chinese Community Group Donates Over 350 Masks

A volunteer with the Glenbrook Chinese American Community donated over 200 masks, including 85 N95 masks to the Northbrook police and fire departments. The group also announced via... Read more

Car Parade Organized for Deerfield Woman's Birthday

On Monday, Deerfield resident Gordana Dukan turned 64 years old. To mark the occasion under an emergency stay-at-home order issued by Gov. JB Pritzker to combat the coronavirus... Read more

Village President Issues Executive Order Requiring Face Coverings

An executive order requiring individuals in Glenview to cover their nose and mouth with a face covering while working at or patronizing essential businesses or while using public transportation... Read more

Nonprofit For Children Created By Deerfield Students

A pair of Deerfield High School students have created a nonprofit organization called Balance Boxes, which seeks to give back to underserved youth through donations of books and acitivites... Read more

Evanston Teen Competes In 'Surreal' Jeopardy College Tournament

A recent Evanston Township High School graduate competed in the "Jeopardy!" college tournament airing this week. Beni Keown, a freshman at Northwestern University, was one of 15 competitors... Read more

Police, Fire Departments Offer Birthday Parades During Coronavirus Shutdown

The police and fire departments of Northbrook are offering a special birthday present for families unable to throw birthday parties for their children due to Gov. JB Pritzker's stay-at-home... Read more

City's Coronavirus Death Count Differs From County's

Data from the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office shows more coronavirus deaths among Evanston residents than acknowledged by the city. According to to the city's website, just... Read more

Mayor Orders Forest Park Beach Closed During Coronavirus Pandemic

Lake Forest Mayor George Pandaleon ordered the indefinite closure of Forest Park Beach to the public this week in response to the spread of the new coronavirus. Lake Forest's other parks and... Read more

Third Resident Of Evanston Retirement Home Dies Of Coronavirus

A third resident of the Three Crowns Park retirement community in Evanston died Tuesday of complications from the new coronavirus, according to facility administrators and the Cook... Read more

Cook County Public Health Officer Fired Amid Coronavirus Response

One of the top health officials responsible for coordinating the response to the outbreak of the new coronavirus in suburban Cook County was fired without explanation Friday.Dr. Terry... Read more

Coronavirus Forces Northwestern To Remain Remote Through Spring

Northwestern University will not return to in-class instruction for the rest of the spring quarter, school officials announced Monday. Administrators have yet to make a decision about... Read more

City Council Approves $11,500 Coronavirus Economic Relief Package

The City Council has approved an economic relief package for several local businesses and nonprofits that rent properties owned by the city. Council members voted unanimously at... Read more

NORTH SHORE REAL ESTATE

Richard Marx's Lake Bluff Mansion Sells For $4.2 Million

Designed by David Adler for the heir to a meatpacking fortune, the estate was first listed in 2014 with an $18 million asking price.

NORTH SHORE BUSINESSES: OPEN OR CLOSED DIRECTORIES

Deerfield | Evanston | Glenview | Highland Park | Northbrook | Lake Forest-Lake Bluff | Skokie | Wilmette-Kenilworth | Winnetka-Glencoe

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: March 31 To April 6

EARLIER:

• North Shore Week in Headlines, March 29–April 4: Caterer Contributes | Distillery Converted | Antiviral Masks | Cook County Suburban Coronavirus Map Released | Mayor Warns Residents Of Stay-At-Home Order | Man Charged After Being Shot By Officer

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