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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 as we head into the thick of the holiday season.

3 Men Accuse Ravinia Conductor James Levine Of Sexual Abuse

LAKE FOREST, IL — Longtime musical director and conductor at the Ravinia Festival, James Levine, has been suspended by New York's Metropolitan Opera following accusations by three men that he sexually... Read more
» THEN: Ravinia Cuts Ties With James Levine Over Sex Abuse Allegations
» AND: No Sex Abuse Charges Against James Levine In Lake County: Police

'Urine And Feces Festering' In Jail Was Inhumane: Lawsuit

WAUKEGAN, IL — A lawsuit was filed in federal court this week accusing the Lake County sheriff's office of civil rights violations when it turned off the water to the county jail last month for repair... Read more

Attorney General, Alderman Probe Bus Company's 'Racist' Ad

CHICAGO, IL — Two days after a bus company's racially-charged promotional email provoked a backlash, the Illinois attorney general's office has opened an investigation into possible civil rights violations... Read more

Supervisor Tries To Fire Assessor's Son For Bullying, Drug Talk

BUFFALO GROVE, IL — Two men working in the Vernon Township assessor's office engaged in a months-long campaign of bullying and misogynist harassment against women working alongside them and should... Read more

Deerfield Financial Adviser Sentenced To Prison For $900K Fraud

DEERFIELD, IL — A Deerfield investment adviser has been sentenced to more than four years in prison for a five-year fraud involving forged checks that cheated a client out of nearly $1 million. William... Read more

Evanston's Only Community Bank Sold

EVANSTON, IL — Evanston's only community bank has been sold to the parent company of Byline Bank last week in a $169 million buyout deal announced last week. Shareholders in First Evanston Bancorp,... Read more

2 New Restaurants Approved In Deerfield Square

DEERFIELD, IL — Deerfield trustees voted unanimously to approve special use permits for three new restarants and a residential development for seniors at its board meeting this week. At its regular... Read more

104 Layoffs At Bankrupt Maurice Sporting Goods Could Start Friday

NORTHBROOK, IL — About a week after agreeing to sell its assets to a Northbrook-based private investment firm and voluntarily entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy, Maurice Sporting Goods notified its workers... Read more

Lord & Taylor Closing Old Orchard Store Permanently

SKOKIE, IL — Lord & Taylor is permanently closing its Old Orchard location and laying off 119 employees. Workers were notified last month that they would be laid off in April, according to a state... Read more

20 Months In Prison For Northbrook Chiropractor's Fraud Scheme

CHICAGO, IL — A Northbrook chiropractor who pleaded guilty to fraud for billing nonexistent or medically unnecessary services was sentenced Tuesday to 20 months in federal prison. Steven Paul, 46,... Read more

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• DUI Driver Smashed Into Sheriff's Squad Cars: Police
• Felon With Gun Gives Fake Name, Makes A Run For It: Cops
• $83,000 In Construction Never Completed: Cops
• Late-Night Intruders Confronted By New Trier Staffer
• Drugs, Weapons Found In Skokie Home: Skokie Crime Reports
• DUI Driver Did 25 MPH In 45 MPH Zone: Lake Forest Crime Reports
• Car Stolen From Dealership Lot: Highland Park Crime
• Thief Used 'Detection Shielding Device': Northbrook Crime Reports
• $5000+ In Jewelry, Flatware Stolen In Winnetka Break-In: Glencoe, Winnetka, Northfield Blotter
• 6 Mailboxes Smashed; 1 Car Stolen: Glenview Crime Reports

WORTH A LOOK

• Nevin's Owners Plan New Self-Serve Taproom Inside Pete Miller's
• Colectivo Coffee Chooses Church Street Corner For Evanston Cafe
• Local Lawmakers Visit 'Hour Of Code' At Northbrook School
• Winnetka Trustee Kristin Ziv Not Seeking Re-Election
• Chanukah Wonderland Returns To Northbrook Court
• Skokie 2017 Downtown Holiday Fest Brings Santa, Elves, Reindeer
• 2017 Downtown Evanston Holiday Tree Lighting
• Northbrook Names New Fire Chief, New Northbrook Police Chief Announced
• House Small Business Committee Comes To Deerfield
• Glenview Task Force Shaves $7M Off Ice Center Referendum Proposal
• Guitar Stolen 23 Years Ago In Skokie Found On eBay
• Mayor Steve Hagerty Signs Chicago Climate Charter
• Libertyville, Lake Forest Propose Merging With Knollwood FD, RFPD
• Winter Carnival Returns To Glenview Ice Center
• From Brown Shoes Day To Christmas: Full List Of December Holidays
• 5 Local Figure Skaters Qualify For National Championships

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Nov. 28 - Dec. 4
• Obituary: Annette Witt, 80

MISS LAST WEEK?

• North Shore Headlines: Brazen Mall Robberies | School Break-In | New Kindergarten Fees | Local Filmmaker Crowdfunds Personal Film | Last Call At Beloved Bar | North Shore Roots Of River Tour

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