Assault Weapons Ban | 54-Year Sentence | Ravinia Trademark Issues

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Ravinia Festival, Brewing Company To Return To Negotiating Table

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — The Ravinia festival says it is no longer seeking royalty payments and wants to return to the bargaining table with the owners of a planned brew pub in Highland Park's Ravinia... Read more
» MORE: Ravinia Festival Blocks Brewpub From Opening Over Trademark Claim

Skokie Woman Charged In Fatal Hit-And-Run

SKOKIE, IL — A Skokie woman has been accused in a fatal hit-and-run Monday evening. Around 6:35 p.m., Skokie police and fire personnel found a woman on the ground who had just been hit by a vehicle... Read more

54 Years In Prison For Man Convicted Of 2013 Highland Park Murder

WAUKEGAN, IL — The first person to be sentenced in the 2013 murder of 20-year-old Colin Nutter was sentenced to 54 years in prison Friday. Philip Vatamaniuc, now 22, was convicted of first degree... Read more

Pussy Riot Holds First Chicago Show

CHICAGO — Pussy Riot kicked off their first U.S. tour Tuesday night at the Subterranean in Chicago. Delivering what it described as an "extremely politicized marriage of performance art and a concert,"... Read more
» MORE: Pussy Riot Rallies With Daniel Biss In Chicago Show

83-Year-Old Drives Into Wilmette Panera, 3 Injured

WILMETTE, IL — Three people suffered minor injuries after a driver crashed through the front window of a downtown restaurant. The two customers inside were taken to the hospital by emergency personnel... Read more

Billy Corgan Closing Madame Zuzu's Tea House In Highland Park

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Billy Corgan announced his Highland Park tea shop is closing later this month, saying Madam Zuzu's Tea House and Art Studio is being forced out for "various reasons which involve... Read more

High School Soccer Coach Accused Of Sexual Acts With 3 Boys

VERNON HILLS, IL — An assistant soccer coach at Vernon Hills High School is accused of involvement in "unlawful sexual acts" with at least three current students over the course of more than a year,... Read more

North Shore District 112 Plans To Lay Off 65 Staff Members

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — More than 60 employees of North Shore School District 112 could receive layoff notices later this month, as the closure of a pair of schools means the district can reduce salary... Read more

Daycare Staff Dosed Kids With Melatonin Gummy Bears: Police

DES PLAINES, IL — Three teachers have been charged after police said they handed out candies laced with a sleep aid to children at a Des Plaines daycare center last week. Police were called to the... Read more

District 113 Announces School Walkout Guidelines For DHS, HPHS

DEERFIELD, IL — Students at District 113 high schools will not be penalized whether or not they participate in Wednesday's National School Walkout, but they will be subject to the same discipline... Read more

Deerfield Moves Forward With Assault Weapons Ban

DEERFIELD, IL — Deerfield is on track to ban assault weapons, as trustees voted unanimously Monday to accept a report and recommendation from village staff and the village attorney to amend its existing... Read more

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• Teens In Stolen Car Fled Cops, Face Felony Charges: Police
• Stalking, ID Theft, Hit-And-Run Arrests: Highland Park Blotter
• Student Busted Selling Weed-Laced Cookies: Skokie Crime Reports
• Indiana Man Ticketed Over Child Safety Seat: Lake Forest Blotter
• 2 Domestic Battery Arrests; 2 Charged With DUI: Glenview Crimes
• Cat Burglars Pinch Dog Food, Grooming Supplies From Pet Spa: Glencoe, Northfield, Winnetka Crimes
• Police Warn Of Burglaries To Homes, Cars: Wilmette Crime Reports
• 2 Domestic Battery Arrests; 2 Charged With DUI: Glenview Crimes
• Over $20,000 In Fraudulent Furniture Purchases: Northbrook Crimes
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WORTH A LOOK

• Macy's Sells Northbrook Court Space, Leases It Back
• New Evanston Target Opens On Sherman
• 'Evanston Swims' Celebrates 5 Years Of Free Lessons
• Kitchen Fire Burns Subway On Oakton, Skokie Fire Crews Save Sawa
• New Superintendent Hired From Within In Deerfield District 109
• ETHS Defeats New Trier Rivals In Sectional Championship
• Deerfield Prosecutor Appointed Lake County Judge
• Hagerty's Emergency Expertise Handy For Puerto Rico Mayor Exchange
• Wilmette's New Highest Listing: $3.2 Million
• Loyola Ends Long NCAA Tournament Drought
• Democrats Make Closing Arguments In Illinois Governor Debates

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Feb. 27 - March 5

MISS LAST WEEK?

• North Shore Week in Headlines Feb. 25 - March 3: Tower Plans Scrapped | Principal Raps | Lobbying Report Released | Battery Charge For Guard | Burst Stroller Tire Locks Down Preschool | Candidate Sues Own Party | Local Reps Sponsor Gun Laws

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