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Week in Headlines: Heart Attack Rescue | Sexual Abuse Arrest | Teen Rescued From Burning SUV

Miss a day, miss a lot. This Memorial Day weekend, let's catch up on some of the past week's headlines for the North Shore.


Des Plaines 10-Year-Old Fatally Shoots Brother

DES PLAINES, IL — The boy who was accidentally shot in the face over the weekend in Des Plaines has died, according to the medical examiner. Shortly before 11 a.m. on Saturday, fire and police... Read more


Zillow Class Action Brought By Glenview Homeowner

GLENVIEW, IL — The Glenview homeowner who sued Zillow last month, accusing it of blocking the sale of her home by offering an undervalued online estimate, dismissed her case Friday and filed a new... Read more

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Teen Driver Pulled From Fiery SUV In Northfield

NORTHFIELD, IL — A Schaumburg teen was pulled from the wreckage of his burning vehicle after suffering a health problem while driving in Northfield last week, police said. Around 5:17 p.m.... Read more


No Minimum Wage Increase Or Mandatory Sick Leave Coming To Northbrook

NORTHBROOK, IL — After hearing from members of the public on both sides of the issue, Northbrook village trustees decided late Tuesday to opt out of Cook County's ordinance... Read more

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Niles Trustees Vote To Opt Out Of County Minimum Wage, Sick Leave Rules

NILES, IL — Niles Village trustees voted 4-2 to exercise Home Rule authority to avoid having to follow impending Cook County minimum wage and sick leave... Read more


Skokie Man Is Millionth Rider Of Navy Pier's Centennial Wheel

CHICAGO, IL — A Skokie resident has been awarded several prizes after becoming the millionth rider of Navy Pier's Ferris wheel Thursday. Roy Canares won a lifetime of free rides on the Centennial... Read more


Jailed Man Charged Over Lincolnwood Ruse Burglary: Police

LINCOLNWOOD, IL — A jailed Chicago man has been charged over a residential burglary that occurred in north suburban Lincolnwood in February. His arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into a pattern... Read more


Man Rescued While Having Heart Attack On Lake Michigan: Lake Forest Fire Department

LAKE FOREST, IL — Lake Forest firefighters participated in the rescue of a man who had a medical emergency while aboard a boat in Lake Michigan Wednesday. At 11:38 a.m., the Lake Forest Fire... Read more

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