Sex Abuse Suit Settled | Restaurant Awarded | Minimum Wage Hiked

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.

George Trois Becomes 1st Suburban Winner Of Top Restaurant Award

CHICAGO — George Trois, the 20-seat restaurant inside Restaurant Michael in Winnetka, took away the top prize last week in the 2019 Jean Banchet Awards, beating out a trio of West Loop restaurants... Read more

Coyotes Kill Pit Bull In Attack On 3 Dogs In Deerfield Backyard

DEERFIELD, IL — A group of coyotes is suspected of attacking three dogs in a North Shore backyard, killing one pit bull and wounding another around 3 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. Deerfield pet... Read more

3 Houses Burn In Extra-Alarm Northbrook Fire

NORTHBROOK, IL — A multiple-alarm fire broke out Wednesday morning in the 2500 block of Melanie Lane in Northbrook. All residents were able to evacuate safely and no rescuers were injured as a fire... Read more

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ETHS Settles Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Retired Drama Teacher

EVANSTON, IL — The Evanston Township High School District 202 Board of Education approved a $100,000 settlement Friday with four former students over allegations of sexual abuse by a retired drama... Read more

Glenview Trustees Vote To Hike Minimum Wage, Mandate Sick Leave

GLENVIEW, IL — The Glenview Village Board voted to reconsider its decision to opt out Cook County's minimum wage and sick leave ordinance Tuesday. At the board's first meeting of the year, Village... Read more

Knife-Wielding Man Head-Butts Driver In Niles Road Rage Incident

NILES, IL — A Chicago man faces criminal charges after head-butting another driver and attacking his car with a knife in an instance of road rage caught on video Wednesday, police said. Peter... Read more

Serious Injury On I-294 As SUV Collides With Tractor-Trailer

NORTHBROOK, IL — A serious crash briefly closed Interstate 294 in both directions Thursday afternoon for a medical evacuation. An SUV crashed into the back of a tractor-trailor shortly after 4 p.m.... Read more

Retired Priest Accused Of Sexual Abuse, Removed From Ministry

DES PLAINES, IL — A retired Catholic priest who spent decades in charge of a facility for troubled youth was asked to step away from the ministry while the Archdiocese of Chicago reviews "allegations... Read more

Gullivers On Howard Street Listed For Sale

CHICAGO — Beloved Howard Street pizzeria Gullivers has been listed for sale nearly 54 years after its founding on Howard Street. The owner of the West Ridge spot for "world famous pizza in the pan,"... Read more

Winnetka Man Gets 5 Years For Trading Fraud That Destroyed Firm

CHICAGO — A Winnetka man was sentenced to five years in federal prison for a fraud scheme that racked up nearly $14 million in losses and wiped out a Northfield-based business. In successfully seeking... Read more

New Trier Club Members Encourage Curiosity In Younger Students

WINNETKA, IL — New Trier High School Students in the Society of Women in Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Technology and Science are aiming to inspire the next generation of students. Known by the acronym... Read more

Parolee Charged With 3 Counts Of Home Repair Fraud In Evanston

EVANSTON, IL — Police said an Evanston man on parole following previous home repair fraud convictions faces fresh felony charges after residents reported he had taken more than $7,000 for work that... Read more

Commissioner Kari Steele Named New President Of MWRD Board

CHICAGO — The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) Board of Commissioners has elected new... Read more

'Valentines For Vets' Collects Cards For Those Who Have Served

LINCOLNSHIRE, IL — Residents of all ages are encouraged to submit Valentine's Day cards to be distributed to local veterans in the north suburbs. The "Valentines for Vets" program is being hosted... Read more

Deerfield District 109 Community Donated Over $150,000 In 2018

DEERFIELD, IL — During 2018, efforts from the District 109 community to support more than two dozen projects raised ... Read more

'He's A Hero,' ISP Director Says Of Trooper Killed In Crash

NORTHBROOK, IL — An Illinois State Trooper who was struck by a vehicle while investigating a crash on I-294 has died, police confirmed. State police said the trooper was hit on northbound I-294 near... Read more

NORTH SHORE REAL ESTATE

Mansion Custom Built For Electronics CEO Listed For $7.9 Million
The 10-year-old estate of a former executive at GE and Zenith was listed Monday with the third-highest asking price in Lake Forest.

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• Fleeing Driver Rams Police Car, Injures 2 Officers: Police
• Pistol And Pot Found On Pair Pulled Over For Speeding: Evanston Police
• 3 Drivers Charged With DUI After Crashes: Glenview Blotter
• Trio Of Downtown Businesses Burglarized: Highland Park Blotter
• Stolen SUV Abandoned In Harvey, Purse In Northfield: Lake Forest Blotter
• Hotel Guests Skip Out On Bill; Shoplifters Steal Purses: Northbrook Blotter
• Detained Teen Runs Out Of Police Station, Steals Car, Gets Caught: Riverwoods Police
• Woman Reports Recording In Old Orchard Changing Room: Skokie Blotter
• Homeowner Calls Cops On House-Sitter; 9 Identity Thefts: Winnetka-Glencoe-Northfield Blotters
• Kitten Extrication: Firefighters Rescue Cat From Inside Wall

ILLINOIS POLITICS

• JB Pritzker Inauguration As 43rd Illinois Governor (Video)
• Gun Dealer Licensing Bill Signed Into Law By Gov. JB Pritzker
• Pritkzer Dips Into Own Pocket To Double Salaries Of Senior Staff
• Comptroller Susana Mendoza Runs For Mayor, Away From Mentor Burke
• FACT CHECK: Preckwinkle TV Ad Claiming She's 'Very Hip' Is False

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Jan. 7 - Jan. 13

LAST WEEK:

• North Shore Week in Headlines, Jan. 6 - Jan. 12: Hazing Lawsuit | Challenge Withdrawn | School Staff Investigated | Tributes To Late Bluesman | Affordable Housing Report | Reward Offered After Fatal Collision | Longtime Lawmaker Turns Lobbyist

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