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Wiggy Pizzeria Thievery / New Culver's Plans / 107th Birthday / 'Salon Burglar' in More Trouble / Call-Center Politics
Recent North Shore News: Nutter Killer Accused of Guard Assault / Coach Tom Powers Dies / Jamming on the Red Line.

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's catch up on the week:
Wig-Wearing Men Robbed Pizza Joint at Lake Forest Oasis, Cops Claim
- Two Waukegan men are accused of wearing wigs and aprons while making off with $3,000 from Sbarro's Pizzeria.
Culver's Set to Open in Skokie
- A Culver’s drive-through is planned for Skokie Boulevard.
Niles Resident Celebrates 107th Birthday
- Max Fabian was a longtime employee of A-Z Wire & Cable Company in Northbrook.
'Salon Burglar' Faces More Charges
- Highland Park man connected to six Lake County burglaries, including one in downtown HP.
Highland Park Shuts Down Call Center of Mayor's Opponent
- Brad Schneider operation was quickly shut down in the hometown of 10th District Democratic opponent Nancy Rotering. Code violation cited.
Confessed Nutter Killer Pleads Not Guilty to Assaulting Officer
- Benjamin Schenk has already pleaded guilty to the murder charge, and could get an additional 10 years for throwing a chair at a jail guard.
Hall-of-Fame High School Football Coach Tom Powers Dies
- The 3-time 'Coach of the Year' led North Shore programs at Notre Dame, St. George in Evanston, Loyola Academy and ETHS.
Ravinia Neighbors Association Voices Concern Over Referendum
- While taking no public position, neighborhood survey shows strong opposition to District 112's reconfiguration plan.
Senior Citizen Nabbed for Jamming Cell Signals on Red Line
- A 63-year-old man was allegedly caught in the act Tuesday morning near the Loyola stop in Rogers Park.
Mockumentary Created by NU Grads, Filmed in Evanston
- ‘Boyband’ follows the life of a group of boys who win a competition. You might recognize some of the scenery.
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- Northbrook Man Drove Nearly Twice the Limit on Willow Rd.: Cops
- Elderly Man Charged with Violating Protective Order
- Teen Girls From Chicago Flee Lake Forest Police: Cops
- Glenview Man Charged with Battering Officer: Cops
- Authorities Identify Man Who Died at Lake County Jail
WORTH A LOOK
- Panhandling On the Rise in Downtown Evanston: Director
- Which Evanston School Has the Best Student to Teacher Ratio?
- HPHS is Best in State at Chess
- 12-Year-Old Winnetka Girl Wins Invitation to Elite National Tennis Camp
- Power Boating Will Continue at Park Avenue Beach
- Medline to Move Headquarters to Northfield
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