Virus Kills Student | Lakefront Demolition | Laundry Accident

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.

Unknown Viral Infection Suspected In GBN Student's Death

NORTHBROOK, IL — Glenbrook North High School senior Michelle Math passed away unexpectedly Tuesday after a brief illness, school officials said. Last week, she went to the doctor suffering from a... Read more

Most Expensive Home Sold In Winnetka Last Year To Be Demolished

WINNETKA, IL — The most expensive home sold in Winnetka last year is set to be torn down. The Mediterranean-style lakefront mansion at 973 Sheridan Rd. built in 1990 for Ann and Robert Lurie was sold... Read more

Man Killed In Industrial Laundry Accident: Niles Police

NILES, IL — The death of a man found trapped in an industrial laundry machine in Niles Tuesday night appears to have been an accident, according to police. Fire and police personnel were called around... Read more

Deerfield Gets Pro Bono Legal Defense In Assault Weapon Ban Suits

DEERFIELD, IL — Trustees unanimously approved Monday an offer of free legal assistance from a national gun control group and one of the largest law firms in the country to defend the village's assault... Read more

Statute Of Limitations Expired For ETHS Teacher Accused Of Abuse

EVANSTON, IL — The retired Evanston Township High School teacher who has been accused of sexual misconduct by dozens of former students will not face criminal charges, prosecutors said Wednesday.... Read more

Northwestern Student's Death Ruled Suicide By Alcohol, Drugs

EVANSTON, IL — The death of a Northwestern student who died earlier this year was a suicide caused by a combination of alcohol and antidepressants, according to the Cook County medical examiner. Kenzie... Read more

Deerfield Pet Dog Killed In Backyard Coyote Attack

DEERFIELD, IL — A Deerfield pet owner said that their dog was fatally mauled by a coyote in their backyard Sunday night. The dog was reportedly attacked around 10:30 p.m. and later died from its injuries,... Read more

$1 Million Gift From Grandma Creates School Scholarship Fund

NORTHBROOK, IL — The family of the mother of three graduates of Solomon Schechter Day School and the grandmother to three current students gave a $1 million gift to endow a new scholarship fund in... Read more

Duo Stole Deerfield Man's Identity, Spent Over $10,000: Cops

DEERFIELD, IL — Investigators were able to identify two men who allegedly used the identity of a Deerfield resident with the help of a store clerk who happened to recognize one of them. According... Read more

Glencoe Hires Finance Director From Vernon Hills

VERNON HILLS, IL — Vernon Hills Finance Director Nikki Larson has resigned to take the same position in Glencoe, less than two months after questions over the transparency of spending on legal bills... Read more

Brewery Wants Out Of Recycling Center Lease Before Rent Comes Due

EVANSTON, IL — A brewery who leased the city's former recycling center asked to pull out of the deal signed nearly more than a year ago before having to pay any rent. Smylie Brothers Brewing Company... Read more

REAL ESTATE

• Winnetka Estate Expanded, Renovated With Architectural Artifacts
• Modernist Tony Grunsfeld Design Beside Lake Asks For $3 Million
• Despite Cap, Skokie Property Taxes Among Nation's Most Burdensome
• More Than $14 Million In Renovations Planned For Deerfield Hotel
• Evanston Tops State In Property Tax Impact

HOW MANY PEOPLE LIVE NEAR PARKS BY TOWN?

• Deerfield, Bannockburn and Riverwoods
• Evanston
• Glenview
• Highland Park and Highwood
• Lake Forest and Lake Bluff
• Niles and Morton Grove
• Northbrook
• Skokie
• Wilmette and Kenilworth
• Winnetka and Glencoe

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• Ruse Burglary Crew Caught In The Act By Task Force: State Police
• Highland Park Woman Robbed, Beaten, Held On Hourslong Drive: Cops
• 2 Brothers Charged Over 'Property Line' Ruse Burglary: Glenview Blotter
• Alabama Woman Faces Gun Charge Over Out-Out-State Permit: Lake Forest Blotter
• Late-Night Metra Station Trespasser Had Related Warrant: Glencoe, Northfield, Winnetka Blotter
• Online Dating, IRS, Grandson Scams Rip Off Residents: MG Blotter
• 4 Shoplift From Northbrook Court; 2 Arrested On Warrants: Northbrook Blotter
• Arrests Over Beating, DUI, Warrant: Highland Park Crime Reports
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IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: May 1 - May 7

MISS LAST WEEK?

• North Shore Week in Headlines April 29 - May 5: Mascot Retired | Overdosing Man Saved | Greyhound Driver Charged | Cosby Degree Reconsidered | 'Brothel Law' Debated | $400,000 Budgeted In Amtrak Fight | Residents Surveyed On Budget Priorities

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