Tower Plans Scrapped | Principal Raps | Lobbying Report Released

Miss a day, miss a lot, why not take a moment to catch up on some of the past week's headlines from across the North Shore.

Lake Forest Amtrak Lobbying Report Recommends Discipline

LAKE FOREST, IL — A special counsel investigating how Lake Forest spent $192,000 on lobbyists without the City Council knowing about it recommended "appropriate personnel action" short of termination... Read more

Theater, Developers Withdraw Plan For Evanston's Tallest Tower

EVANSTON, IL — Northlight Theatre and a team of developers announced Thursday they have withdrawn a proposal to build a tower in downtown Evanston. The theater had hoped to relocate from Skokie to... Read more

'Loud Explosion' Of Stroller Tire Leads To Preschool Lockdown

SKOKIE, IL — A ruptured stroller tire caused a brief lockdown inside a Skokie preschool Tuesda, sending frightened parents rushing to pick up their children. Around 9:30 a.m., police were called to... Read more

Heavy Winds Blamed For Building's Collapse In Evanston

EVANSTON, IL — A vacant building undergoing renovations collapsed early Sunday near the intersection of Simpson Street and Dodge Avenue. The one-story storefront was set to become a restaurant before... Read more

Candidate Sues Republican Primary Opponent Over Madigan Mailers

LINCOLNSHIRE, IL — Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan isn't just a factor in Democratic primaries, he's also coming into play on the Republican side. Upset at being linked to the leader of the state... Read more

Ex-Teacher Dubs Florida Shooter 'Hero,' Threatens Officials: Cops

WAUKESHA, WI — A former physics instructor at Carroll University who allegedly called the accused Florida school shooter "my hero" has been accused of threatening public officials in Lake County via... Read more

Highland Park City Council Approves Assisted Living Facility

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — The City Council unanimously voted to grant permission to a developer to build a new assisted living facility on the 900 block of Central Avenue... Read more

Northwestern Student Dies, Death Investigation Underway

EVANSTON, IL — Police are investigating the death of a Northwestern University undergraduate student Sunday in Evanston. Kenzie Krogh, 20, was reportedly taken to Evanston Saint Francis Hospital by... Read more

Des Plaines Man Attacked Senior He Followed Off Edens: Police

WILMETTE, IL — A Des Plaines man faces a felony charge for allegedly attacking an an elderly motorist he trailed to Wilmette following an encounter on the Edens Expressway, police said. A 77-year-old... Read more

New NSSD112 Superintendent Meets Community, Seeks Feedback

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Ahead of officially taking over for co-interim superintendents Edward Rafferty and Jane Westerhold, the incoming chief administrator of North Shore District 112 held a community... Read more

Principal Drops Rhymes In Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Rap Battle

LAKE FOREST, IL — A rap battle created by high school students poking fun at the rivalry between two posh suburbs is being shared beyond the North Shore. Created for this year's talent show at Lake... Read more

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• Sleeping Driver Smashes Into Niles Brewery
• 'Disturbance' At Portillo's Prompts Charges: Skokie Crimes
• Teen Charged With DUI After Driving On Sidewalk, Into Tree: Northbrook Crimes
• Shoplifter Snags Vacuum; Teen Found In Stolen Car: Niles Crimes
• Money Embezzled; Purse Stolen; Mailboxes Damaged: Glenview Crimes
• 2 Stolen Cars Were Left Unlocked: Lake Forest Crime Reports
• Felony Charges For Man Walking Away From Running Vehicle: Highland Park Crimeslotter
• DUI Crash At Loyola, 2 Charged With Shoplifting: Wilmette Crime Reports
• Porch Pirate Search Warrant Turns Up Accused Meth Dealer: Morton Grove Crimes
• Cat Burglars Pinch Dog Food, Grooming Supplies From Pet Spa: Cops
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WORTH A LOOK

• Cat Rescued As Garage Destroyed By Ridge Avenue Fire
• Utility Conflict Delays Shermer Road Bridge Project
• Glenview District 34 Presents Plans To Cut Costs, Staff
• District 39 Superintendent Announces Retirement Plan
• Warm Weather Ends Season At Watts Ice Center
• Glenview Hosts Public Rail Forum On Planned Hiawatha Expansion
• Winnetka Branch Library On Track To Reopen
• Lake Forest Drugmaker's Stock Plunges On News Of Investigation, Buyer May Walk Away

REAL ESTATE

• A Private Beach With Balconies To Spare
• Historic Prairie School Masterpiece Listed for $1.5 Million
• Lake Forest 'Polohouse' Offers Comfort In Historic Space
• Environmental hazard risk index by ZIP code for: Deerfield/Bannockburn/Riverwoods, Evanston, Highland Park, Glenview, Lake Forest/Lake Bluff, Niles/Morton Grove, Northbrook, Skokie, Wilmette and Winnetka/Glencoe

POLITICS

• Bump Stock Ban, Gun Dealer Licensing, New Firearm Laws Pass House
• Candidate Remains On Cook County Ballot But Her Votes Won't Count
• Rauner, Pritzker Lead Illinois Primary Election Polls
• Berrios Fights Ethics Rules Restricting Cash From Tax Lawyers
• $10,000 Buys A Job In Clerk Dorothy Brown's Office: Court Filing
• Northfield Referendum Asks Voters To Simplify Election Rules
• Tackle Football Ban For Kids Under 12 Headed To House Vote
• Election Day Poll Workers Wanted: Staff Needed In Chicago Suburbs
• Who Have Illinois Newspapers Endorsed In March Primaries

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Feb. 20 - Feb. 26

MISS LAST WEEK?

• North Shore Week in Headlines Feb. 18 - Feb. 24: 2 Murder Charges | Schools Threatened, Sued | New Traffic Pattern | Students Walk Out In Protest | DUI In School Parking Lot | Best Buy Smash-and-Grab | 'Purses With A Purpose'

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