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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.

Some North Suburbs Don't 'Just Say No' To Recreational Marijuana

With fewer than a dozen weeks remaining before marijuana legalization takes effect in Illinois, elected officials in north suburban communities have so far been split on whether to permit cannabis-related... Read more

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Convicted Bank Robber Accused Of More Crimes Due To Be Sentenced

A Lake County man who has so far avoided jail after admitting he robbed a pair of North Shore banks is scheduled to be sentenced next month. Since he pleaded guilty to two bank robberies... Read more

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North Shore Towns To Save Money With New Community Solar Project

Six North Shore towns subscribed to the first community solar project in Illinois will see discounts of 10 percent off retail electricity prices for all power they purchase from a recently... Read more

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Moody's Downgrades Northwestern University's Credit Rating

One of the "Big Three" rating agencies stripped Northwestern University of its top credit rating last week. Moody's Investors Service Thursday cited "ongoing weak operating... Read more

NORTH SHORE REAL ESTATE

Former Stables Now A Mansion With Treehouse, Lake Michigan Views

A century-old home about 100 yards from Lake Michigan returned to the market in Lake Forest last week. Currently a rental property, its owners are asking for $1.5 million, about... Read more

LOCAL MARATHON RESULTS

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

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• Shoplifting Group Steals Purses, Robs Shopper At Northbrook Court
• Death Of Man Found In Glenview Park Ruled A Suicide
• Ultrasound Studio Struck In Smash-And-Grab Burglary: Blotter
• Dog Bites Reported; Felony DUI, Identity Theft Arrests: Blotters
• Worker Injured After Being Knocked From Scaffolding: Blotter

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Oct. 7 To Oct. 13

LAST WEEK:

• North Shore Week in Headlines, Oct. 6–Oct. 12: Principal Honored | Killer Sentenced | Teacher Alleges Harassment | 'Hollywood Ripper' Faces Families | Nightclub's License Restricted | Teachers Union Reaches Tentative Deal

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