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Rep. Lou Lang Resigns Leadership Roles Amid Misconduct Probe

SPRINGFIELD, IL — The third-ranking Democrat in the Illinois House resigned his leadership positions Thursday following allegations of harassment, threats and inappropriate behavior from a medical... Read more

Middle School Principal Resigned In Wake Of #MeToo Investigation

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — A Highland Park middle school administrator was placed on leave after he was accused of sexually harassing subordinates, bullying, intimidation, sexism, enlisting staffers to conduct... Read more
MORE: Board Puts Off Decision To Rescind Offer To New Principal

Dragon Inn North In Glenview Closes After 44 Years

GLENVIEW, IL — An North Shore Chinese food institution is closing its doors this week. The Dragon Inn North is permanently closing Thursday after more than 40 years in Glenview, its owner announced.... Read more

This Is The Richest Town In Illinois

WINNETKA, IL — The wealthiest town in Illinois in Winnetka, where the average household makes more than $200,000 every year, according to a new report. A review of data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s... Read more

City Council To Consider Offer To Demolish Harley Clarke Mansion

EVANSTON, IL — A group of Evanston residents has offered to pay for the demolition of the Harley Clarke mansion, aldermen were told Tuesday. During public comment, two speakers informed the City Council... Read more

D-113 Board Considers How To Fill Vacant Seat, Superintendent Job

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — The Township High School District 113 board met Friday morning to discuss plans to find an interim superintendent and fill a vacancy on the board. The special meeting of the shorthanded... Read more
AFTER: District 113 Pays $300K To Make Superintendent Go Away

Northwestern Student Falls From 4th Floor Of Fraternity House

EVANSTON, IL — A Northwestern student is in critical condition after falling from the fourth floor of a fraternity house on Memorial Day. The incident took place around 12:45 p.m. Monday afternoon... Read more

1st West Nile Mosquitoes Of Year Found In Glenview, Morton Grove

GLENVIEW, IL — The first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois this year were collected last week in Glenview and Morton Grove, according to public health officials. The North... Read more

Suburban Pair Shipped Drugs From China To Sell Online: Feds

CHICAGO — Two north suburban residents accused of illegally selling drugs online were arrested Wednesday in related cases, according to prosecutors. Both have been charged with conspiring to sell... Read more

Judge Dismisses Board Member's Suit Against Board, Superintendent

SKOKIE, IL — A lawsuit against the Niles Township High School District 219 board filed by one of its members was thrown out last week, Pioneer Press reported. On May 21, a Cook County judge dismissed... Read more

Police Surveillance Drones At Protests Approved By Illinois House

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Lawmakers passed a bill Wednesday permitting police to fly drones above political protests and other large gatherings. Supporters of the legislation said it will give police necessary... Read more

Gun Violence Restraining Order Bill Passes Both Illinois Houses

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois lawmakers approved legislation that would allow family members, roommates or police to ask a judge to issue an emergency restraining order to seize guns from people determined... Read more

Free Outdoor Summer Concerts On The North Shore

Summer in the Chicago area means opportunities for great food, family fun and live music pretty much every weekend – and many weekdays as well. Take a look below at some of the this year's outdoor... Read more

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• 2 Guns Found Within 3 Blocks When Cops Smell Weed: Evanston Police
• Drivers Face DUIs Following Crash, Stopping In Traffic: Highland Park Blotter
• Parking Lot Road Rage Results In $8,000 Repair Bill: Glenview Blotter
• Juvenile Caught With Stolen Car; Beach House Burglarized: Glencoe, Winnetka, Northfield Blotters
• Teed Off Driver Snaps Over Photo, Faces Assault Charge: Wilmette Blotter
• Thieves Cut 7 Catalytic Converters: Skokie Crime Reports
• Niles Police Begin Body Camera Pilot Program
• Fire In Evanston Factory Foiled By Firefighters, Sprinklers
• Judge Dismisses Backpage Lawsuit Against Cook County Sheriff
• 3 Hurt In Highland Park Porch Collapse
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IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: May 22 - May 28

MISS LAST WEEK?

• North Shore Week in Headlines for May 21-27: Superintendent Payout | Assault Weapons Ban | Deportation Stayed | Winnetka School Shooting's Lasting Impact | Masseuse Guilty Of Sex Assault Attempt | Hair Cut After Crash

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