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Smoking Age Raised | Huge Pot Bust | Dold Condemns Trump | Trainer Spread HIV: Cops

Week in Headlines: Playoff pins and needles | Wetlands disturbed? | Lottery instant winner | Marathon maniacs.

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's catch up on the week:

Highland Park Raises Smoking Age to 21
Beginning in 2017, tobacco purchasers in Highland Park must be at least 21 years old.
GOP Congressman Condemns Trump Comments And Wasn't Going to Vote For Him Anyway
Illinois 10th District U.S. House Rep. Bob Dold calls recent comments from Donald Trump on women "disgusting" and "sickening."
Lake Co. Man Wins $75,000 Instantly in Illinois Lottery
Congrats to Pablo Garcia!
Evanston Ranked Among Smartest Small Towns in America
The city that's home to Northwestern University was beat out by only one other Big Ten school.
6 Charged in Evanston Marijuana Bust
Law enforcement conducted a long-term undercover sting that resulted in "calculated cannabis conspiracy" charges.
Dead Body Found in Burning Car Over Weekend
Police and fire crews found a deceased person in the driver's seat of a car that was on fire Saturday on Lawler Avenue in Skokie.
Mariano’s Construction May Have Disturbed Wetlands
Development project at Waukegan and Half Day roads in Bannockburn halted after builder’s violation.
Pets Available for Adoption From C.A.R.E., Week of Oct. 10, 2016
Meet Pax, Dorian and Zoe - three friendly pets available for adoption from the Community Animal Rescue Effort.
2016 North Shore Trick-or-Treating and Halloween Guide
Find trick-or-treat times and other Halloween-related events in cities and towns on Chicago’s North Shore.
Clinton and Trump Cookies a Hit at Bakery in Evanston
Bennison's Bakery sells cookies designed with caricatures of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
Mock Election Held at Glenbrook South
Students chose between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump; Mark Kirk and Tammy Duckworth; Bob Dold and Brad Schneider.
Incumbent Coroner is a Write-In Candidate for Re-election
Lake County official Thomas Rudd wants to remain in office, but he won't be on the ballot.
Evanston Native Catches Jake Arrieta's Home Run Ball
Current San Francisco resident and longtime Cubs fan Ed Baum will give the ball back to Arrieta.
Firefighters Hot Over Decision to Have Police Chief Oversee Department
Fire union president preferred deputy fire chief to lead Evanston Fire Department during search for Greg Klaiber's replacement.
The Dons form a "W" to Salute the Chicago Cubs
Niles Notre Dame Don students form a "W" to salute the Chicago Cubs
Home That Sells in Lake Forest is Most Expensive in City This Year
The home on Green Bay Road has been sold after a seven year period on and off the market.
Photos of Noyes Street Robbery Suspects Released
Police are looking for three men who robbed one Northwestern student and attempted to rob another on a CTA Purple Line train.
Personal Trainer Accused of Knowingly Spreading HIV to 3 Women
The 46-year-old Wilmette man worked as the personal trainer for all three women, prosecutors say.
Stress Relief Treatment Offered for $19.08 on Cubs Playoff Game Days
The Northshore Acupuncture Center in Skokie has tips for Cubs fans to avoid stress as the playoffs heat up.

MARATHON MANIACS:
Several Evanston Runners Finish Chicago Marathon
More than 100 Bank of America Chicago Marathon finishers on Sunday are from Evanston.
Runners From Highland Park Complete Chicago Marathon
More than 50 finishers of Sunday's Bank of America Chicago Marathon are from Highland Park.
Several Runners From Deerfield Finish Chicago Marathon
More than 50 finishers of Sunday's Bank of America Chicago Marathon are from Deerfield.

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