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2 Teens Charged With Murder In Evanston Homicide

EVANSTON, IL — Two teens are accused of murdering a man during a drug-related robbery in Evanston earlier this month. Yazek Semark, 20, was fatally shot near the corner of Hovland Court and Emerson... Read more

Niles North Evacuated Due To Bomb Threat

SKOKIE, IL — Niles North High School was evacuated Wednesday due to an bomb threat called into the Skokie Police Department. Around 3 p.m., District 219 officials had issued a hold in place order... Read more

'No Validity' To Glenbrook North Shooting Threat: Principal

NORTHBROOK, IL — Alleged threats of a shooting at Glenbrook North High School or its upcoming variety show prompted a pair of emails to parents from Principal John Finan, Patch has learned. Finan... Read more

Lake Forest School Sued Over Sexual Assault Of Student

LAKE FOREST, IL — Lawyers for a former student at a Lake Forest private school who was sexually abused by a teacher filed a lawsuit against the school Wednesday in Lake County Circuit Court. The former... Read more

D-219 School Board Moves To Remove Member Over Lawsuit

SKOKIE, IL — Every member of the District 219 Board of Education in attendance at last week's meeting voted to begin looking into whether it can remove one of its members from office. Mark Sproat,... Read more

Niles West Students Walk Out Of Class To Protest Gun Violence

SKOKIE, IL — Hundreds of students at Niles West High School walked out of class Friday afternoon out of solidarity with the victims of last week's shooting at a Florida high school. Many students... Read more

Utility Conflict Delays Shermer Road Bridge Project

NORTHBROOK, IL — Construction on the Shermer Road Bridge has been delayed until mid-August, village officials announced Friday. The project had been due to get underway Monday and finish in June,... Read more

Lake Avenue Bridge Lane Reductions Begin In Glenview

GLENVIEW, IL — Lane reductions on the East Lake Avenue bridge begin on Saturday, according to the Cook County Department of Transportation. The outside lanes on the bridge spanning the North Branch... Read more

Ridge Avenue Speed Limit Reduced To 25 MPH From Howard To Emerson

EVANSTON, IL — The speed limit on Ridge Avenue is being reduced from 30 to 25 mph south of Emerson Street, with new signs are scheduled to be installed Tuesday, city officials announced. Temporary... Read more

Glenview Park District Referendum Campaigners Ask For More Cash

GLENVIEW, IL — Supporters of a $17 million Glenview Park District referendum are appealing for campaign donations. On March 20, voters will be asked to consider paying for a plan to renovate the Glenview... Read more

New Chicago Reader Editor Fired Over Controversial Pritzker Cover

CHICAGO — The top editor of the Chicago Reader was fired after cover art on his very first issue elicited a barrage of criticism and condemnation for its symbolic use of a lawn jockey. Mark Konkol... Read more

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• Ex-Con Roommates Accused In Evanston Robbery Spree
• Northbrook Teen Charged With DUI After Driving On Sidewalk, Into Tree: Cops
• DUI Crash At Loyola, 2 Charged With Shoplifting: Wilmette Blotter
• Fake IRS Agent Threatens Arrest: Glenview Crime Reports
• Hundreds Of Illegal Prescription Drugs Found After Warrant: Cops
• 2 Stolen Cars Were Left Unlocked: Lake Forest Crime Reports
• Thieves Get Into 5 Cars, Steal 1: Highland Park Crime Reports
• Fake Narcotics Prescriptions Passed At Winnetka Pharmacy: Glencoe, Winnetka, Northfield Blotters
• Managers Battered; DUI, Drugs Charges For Driver: Niles Crimes
• Employee's Embezzlement Discovered; Hotel Trespass: Skokie Crimes
• Fake Repairman Takes Payment Upfront: Morton Grove Crime Reports
• Wanted Des Plaines Man Flees Cops After Hit-And-Run: Police
• Smash-And-Grab Burglars Strike Skokie Best Buy
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WORTH A LOOK

• Lake Forest 'Polohouse' Offers Comfort In Historic Space
• 'Purses With A Purpose' Program Returns To Help Local Women
• Evanston Kindergarten Teacher Named Golden Apple Award Finalist
• Barnaby's In Northbrook Named Among Area's Best Thin Crust Pizza
• Improved Wagner Farm Drainage Aims To Reduce Glenview Flooding
• Mayor Hagerty Holds Gun Violence Forum Following Violent Week
• New Trier Hires Assistant Superintendent For Special Education
• 2018 HPHS Charity Drive Silent Auction Supports Cal's Angels

POLITICS

• 2nd Senior Madigan Aide Out Over Alleged 'Inappropriate Behavior'
• Madigan's Shadow Looms Over North Shore State Rep Race
• AG Candidate Grasso: Harold 'Has Not Even Tried A Single Case'
• Appeals Court Rules Drury Can Stay On Attorney General Primary Ballot
• House Democrats Present Package Of New Gun Laws
• Alleged Gun Offenders Out Of Jail Thanks To Bond Reform: Sheriff

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Feb. 13 - Feb. 19
• Obituary: Bruce Becker, 77

MISS LAST WEEK?

• North Shore Week In Headlines, Feb. 11 - Feb. 17: 'Inappropriate' Field Trip | Staffer Fired | Drury Wins Appeal | NU Faculty Backs #MedillMeToo | Judge Convicted | Guilty Plea Over FB Video | Body Found By Tracks | Teens Accused Of Carjacking

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