Boat Explosion | Family Charged In Shootings | New School Planned

Miss a day, miss a lot, so take a moment to catch up on some of the past week's headlines from across the North Shore.

1 Dead In Wilmette Harbor Boat Explosion

WILMETTE, IL — One person was killed in a boat explosion in Wilmette harbor Saturday, according to fire officials. A 60-year-old man was killed in the explosion... Read more

Woman Charged With Accidentally Killing Cousin In Skokie Hotel

SKOKIE, IL — A West Ridge woman was charged Monday with accidentally killing her younger cousin at a Skokie hotel last weekend, police said. Around 11:49 p.m. Saturday, 22-year-old Lesly Coronel... Read more

Winnetka Man Murdered Lawyer, Tried To Kill Sister: Prosecutors

WINNETKA, IL — A Winnetka man is accused of trying to murder his sister after killing his brother-in-law at their Northfield home. John Gately pointed a gun at his sister Joan after shooting her husband... Read more

• Brother-In-Law Charged With Murder Of Northfield Attorney
• Fatal Shooting In Northfield, Arrest In Winnetka After Standoff
• Homicide Of Renowned North Shore Attorney Shocks Legal Community

Evanston Asks Federal Judge To Dismiss Skokie Water Lawsuit

CHICAGO — The stream of claims and counterclaims in the battle over water prices between neighboring suburbs continued flowing this week in a filing Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Chicago. Skokie's... Read more

Vacant Holy Cross School In Deerfield Could See Students Return

DEERFIELD, IL — Students would return to the halls of the shuttered Holy Cross School in Deerfield under a proposal from a private school for students with learning disabilities. The Cove School in... Read more

Fat Cat At Morton Grove Shelter Taking A Stand For Hunger

MORTON GROVE, IL — A overweight cat described as especially "high-maintenance" is up for adoption from a local animal shelter. Bruno, 7, is an 25-pound Russian Blue mix who tends to stand on his hind... Read more

'Tax-Zapping' Evanston Restaurant Owner Hid Sales For Years: Feds

EVANSTON, IL — A federal grand jury last week indicted the owner of a Chinese restaurant in Evanston on six counts of falsifying tax returns, prosecutors said. Federal investigators have been focusing... Read more

North Shore Pace Bus Changes Take Effect

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL — Changes to a pair of North Shore bus routes took effect Monday. The adjustments are the first phase of the implementation of a coordination plan between the Pace Suburban Bus... Read more

Edens Plaza Carson's Space Could House Pediatric Care Center

WILMETTE, IL — A pediatric care center could be open next fall in Edens Plaza inside a portion of the space currently housing Carson's, Pioneer Press reported. The joint ... Read more

Northwestern Has Highest Sports Aid Spending In Nation

EVANSTON, IL — Northwestern University spends the most sports-related student aid per athlete of any school in NCAA Division I, according to data submitted to the federal government. The university... Read more

Sentencing Delayed In Murder Of Morton Grove Student

MORTON GROVE, IL — A Jackson County judge Monday agreed to put off sentencing for a man convicted of killing a Morton Grove college student in 2014, the Southern Illinoisan reported. Gaege Bethune,... Read more

Staffer Stabbed By Co-Worker At Skokie Business: Police

SKOKIE, IL — A Chicago man was charged with attempted murder after stabbing a co-worker following an argument at a Skokie business last month, police said on Thursday. A call from emergency room staff... Read more

Kimbal Musk's Fresh Casual Eatery Breaks Ground In Vernon Hills

VERNON HILLS, IL — Kimbal Musk, the brother of tech billionaire Elon Musk, will open the 10th location of his Next Door restaurant chain next spring at Mellody Farm shopping center in Vernon Hills.... Read more

Mold Remediation Underway At HPHS Ahead Of First Day Of Classes

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — A mold remediation firm is rushing to complete a cleanup at Highland Park High School before students arrive later this week. At an emergency meeting Monday, the Township High... Read more

Progressive Real Estate Tax Hike Referendum Gets Public Hearing

EVANSTON, IL — The Evanston City Council holds a public hearing Monday on a proposal to ask voters if they want to become the first municipality in the state to implement a progressive real estate... Read more

$40,500 Contract With Research Firm Approved By D-225 Board

GLENVIEW, IL — The Glenbrook District 225 Board of Education Monday approved spending at least $40,500 for an outside research firm to conduct surveys and other analysis, Pioneer Press reported. Hanover... Read more

Roaring 20s Love Nest In Highland Park Returns To Market

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — A historic Highland Park estate returned the market last week asking for more than a million dollars more than its sale price from 18 months ago. The E. Lichtstern Estate was... Read more

Lakefront Mansion Sold For $5.8 Million Relisted For $8.9 Million

KENILWORTH, IL — A lakefront mansion in Kenilworth that sold earlier this month for $5.85 million returned to the market almost immediately. The Aug. 6 sale of the 1.35-acre property was the town's... Read more

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• 2 Robberies; 2 Stolen Vehicles; Gunfire Hits Parked Car: Blotter
• Genitalia Exposed To Passerby; 3 Stolen Cars; Break-Ins: Glenview Blotter
• Burglars Hit 14 Cars, Bike Shop; Car Stolen From Garage: Highland Park Blotter
• K9 Traces Passed Out Driver To Lawn After Crash: Lake Forest Blotter
• Fake ComEd Caller Demands Gift Cards, Fake Grandson Bail: Northbrook Blotter
• Stolen Car; Scams Attempted; Golf Course Flags Taken: Glencoe, Winnetka, Northfield Blotters
• Yellow Line Battery; Burglary Arrest; Strongarm Robbery: Stokie Blotter
• Retiring Cop Reunited With Girl Whose Life He Saved
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IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Aug. 6 - Aug. 12

LAST WEEK

• North Shore Week in Headlines: Board Chair Investigated | West Nile Risk | New Candidate Slated | Town's Priciest Sale | Athletic Director, Professor Resign | Skokie 'Disco King' Lives In Northbrook | Historic Home Seeks Savior

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