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Miss a day, miss a lot. As we head into August, take a bit of time to catch up on some of the past week's headlines from across the North Shore.

Metra Train Fatally Strikes Woman In Wilmette

WILMETTE, IL — There were major delays on Metra Wednesday morning after a train fatally struck a pedestrian. Inbound and outbound trains were both stopped at Wilmette until about 10 a.m. as a result... Read more

Maine South Student's Shoulders In Senior Photo Spark Sexism Debate

PARK RIDGE, IL — A rising senior at Maine South has prompted a re-evaluation of the high school's dress code policy after posting a petition highlighting the fact her senior photo was rejected because... Read more

Who Is The Top Paid Public Employee In Your Town?

As Illinois tries to stave off becoming the first state to see its bond rating drop to junk status after a two-year budget standoff, the number of public employees pulling home six-figure incomes continues... Read more

Northbrook Taco Bell Drive-Through Proposed

NORTHBROOK, IL — Plans for a drive-through Taco Bell eatery on the northwest corner of Dundee and Pfingsten roads in Northbrook are expected to be presented... Read more

Protests At Governor Bruce Rauner's Winnetka Home Over Childcare Cuts

WINNETKA, IL — Several hundred demonstrators marched through Gov. Bruce Rauner's neighborhood in Winnetka on Tuesday to protest what they describe as "back-door cuts" to state child care funding.... Read more

Sexual Abuse Allegations Against Ex-Glencoe Teacher Acknowledged By Board

GLENCOE, IL — After Glencoe District 35 administrators were contacted earlier this month by a former student who said he was sexual abused by a retired teacher, district staff acknowledged they are... Read more

Abt Electronics Adds Candy Offerings

GLENVIEW, IL — Local electronics and appliance retailer Abt Electronics has added a candy shop in order to offer customers a bit of an extra incentive to come in to the showroom and an extra treat... Read more

Late GBS Alum Honored As State Competitive Dance Official Of The Year

GLENVIEW, IL — A beloved fixture of the Illinois competitive dance community who mentored hundreds of young dangers across the North Shore and the wider world before passing away last year will be... Read more

Democrat Chris Kennedy Withdrew Property Tax Appeal After Scrutiny Of Assessment System

KENILWORTH, IL — Describing the system of property tax assessments and appeal as "rigged," "extortion" and a "racket", Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Kennedy has proposed reducing property... Read more

Man Killed By Train In Apparent Suicide At Des Plaines Metra Station

DES PLAINES, IL — A man who was fatally struck by a Metra train in downtown Des Plaines Thursday evening appeared to commit suicide, based on information released by police. The 59-year-old man was... Read more

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• Armed Robbery In Garage Of Winnetka Home
• Des Plaines Bank Robbery: Serial Suburban Bandit Strikes Again
• Ex Stabs New Boyfriend As He Helps Retrieve Property: Police
• Armed Robbery, 3 Cars Stolen, More Than A Dozen Burgled: Highland Park Crimes
• Skokie Crimes: Arrests For Battery, Trespassing, Theft
• 9-Year-Old Accused Of Felonies, Corporate Laptop Stolen: Northfield Crime Reports
• Park Ridge Bank Robbed By Masked Man
• Church Burglary Suspect Arrested
• Police Respond After Motorist Snaps Photo, Customers Touch Employees Inappropriately: Glenview Crime Reports
• Seatbelt Stop Spots Sig Sauer Sans Serial Number
• Church Talk Leads To Home Burglary: Northbrook Crimes
• More Than A Dozen Cars Burgled, Several Stolen: Winnetka Crimes
• Thieves Slice Into Golf Course Garage, Stealing Five Trimmers And Two Blowers: Wilmette Crimes
• Non-Existent House Rented Out; Arrests for Warrants, Brass Knuckles: Morton Grove Crime
• Stolen Cars; Cannabis And Traffic Arrests: Lake Forest Crime Reports
• Thieves Enter Dozens Of Cars, Several Stolen: Glencoe Crime Reports
• Drunk Drivers Crash, Flee, Carry Gun: Niles Crimes
• Stolen Handgun Found After Traffic Stop: Evanston Police
• Fugitive Charged With Minnesota Murder Arrested In Lake County

REAL ESTATE

• This Lavish Northbrook Villa Is Absolutely Filled With Columns
• Illinois Luxury Real Estate Roundup
• What Houses Were Just Sold In Deerfield?
• What Houses Were Just Sold In Northbrook?
• What Houses Were Just Sold In Skokie?

WORTH A LOOK

• Rep. Laura Fine Running For State Senate
• Reconfiguration 2.0 Presents Final Report In D-112
• Skokie Water Rates To Rise By 8.5 Percent
• $1 Books In Big Blowout Sale At Evanston Public Library
• Deputy Chief Ben Wozney Named Wilmette’s Next Fire Chief
• Park District Proposes Converting Highland Park Golf Course To Nature Park
• Top Tacos Toasted In Highwood
• 85 High School Girls In WGA's Caddie Academy Tour Lake Forest Police And Fire Departments
• Northbrook Police Chief Announces Retirement Date

FIND A JOB

• Local jobs in: Lake Forest • Glenview • Evanston • Deerfield • Highland Park • Niles & Morton Grove • Northbrook • Skokie • Winnetka & Glencoe • Wilmette & Kenilworth

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: July 18 - July 24

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