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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 December gets underway.

Spa Robber Buys Sandwich Next Door: Police

DEERFIELD, IL — Police are investigating a report of an armed robbery Tuesday evening at Deerfield Square. A man walked into Elizabeth Arden's Red Door Spa, 720 N. Waukegan Rd., around 6:30 p.m. and... Read more

Prince Harry Engaged To Northwestern Grad Meghan Markle

EVANSTON, IL — A Wildcat is being welcomed into the royal house of Windsor. Meghan Markle, a 2003 graduate of the Northwestern University School of Communications, and Prince Harry, who is fifth in... Read more

Take A Virtual Tour Of The Chicago River And Its History

CHICAGO, IL — More than two decades after he filmed his first televised Chicago River tour, which was also his first special for WTTW, Geoffrey Baer has watched the city's aqueous artery's role evolve.... Read more

$3,150 Kindergarten Fee Considered, New Map Approved In D-112

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — At a Tuesday meeting of the North Shore School District 112 Board of Education, board members voted to approve a new boundary map and introduced the idea of charging a $3,150 tuition... Read more

CBS Cuts Jeremy Piven's Show While 'Looking Into' Allegations

LOS ANGELES, CA — CBS announced the likely cancellation of Jeremy Piven's drama, "Wisdom of the Crowd," after a single 13-episode season. The network said it will not commission any additional episodes... Read more

North Shore Businessman Is Top Donor To Pro-Roy Moore PAC

LAKE FOREST, IL — A Lake Forest businessman has been identified as the largest donor to a political action committee airing ads for Roy Moore, the Republican candidate in the upcoming special election... Read more

Writers Theatre Founder To Keep Job, Get 'Compliance Training' After Allegations

GLENCOE, IL — An investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against the artistic director of the Writers Theatre has concluded, the board of trustees of the Glencoe-based company said Thursday.... Read more

Last Call At Nevin's Pub: Beloved Evanston Bar Closes For Good

EVANSTON, IL — Everything must go from Tommy Nevin's Pub on the final night of its 27-year history on Sherman Avenue. And this time, the stuff inside is actually for sale. Plus, there'll be performances... Read more

ID Thief, Caught With Card-Maker, Created Over 30 Accounts: Cops

WINNETKA, IL — Police say a Chicago man created over 30 different credit accounts and stole the identities of at least nine North Shore residents earlier this year before he was caught with equipment... Read more

Lake Forest Filmmaker Crowdfunding 'Deeply Personal' Short Film

LAKE FOREST, IL — A local filmmaker is raising money for a new film set in the American South in the 1920's. Lain Kienzle, a 24-year-old Lake Forest native and graduate LFHS (2010) and NYU (2014),... Read more

Drive-By Purse Snatchers Drag Shopper Through Mall Parking Lot

SKOKIE, IL — A woman walking to her car was briefly dragged behind a car in the Orchard Place parking lot after a man reached through a window from a moving car and grabbed her purse. Witnesses said... Read more

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• Late-Night Intruders Confronted By New Trier Staffer
• Police Pull Pistol From Jeep, Passenger Flees: Evanston PD
• 3 Homes, 17 Cars Burglarized: Glencoe, Winnetka, Northfield Crime
• 4 Damaged Holiday Displays, 4 Unruly Customers: Glenview Crimes
• Shoplifter Resists; DUI Driver Endangers: Skokie Crime Reports
• 2 Cars Stolen; 4 Diners Skip Out On Bill: Highland Park Crimes
• Purse-Grabbing Group Strikes 2 Stores: Northbrook Crimes
• Loss Prevention Duo Pepper Sprayed In Black Friday 'Grab And Run'

REAL ESTATE

• $1.6M Northbrook Mansion 'Built For A King'
• Winnetka Classic From 1908 Remains Timeless Today
• Plan Commission Rejects 33-Story Rental Tower On Davis
• Illinois Luxury Real Estate Roundup

WORTH A LOOK

• 'Be A Santa To A Senior' To Spread Holiday Joy On The North Shore
• Deerfield Doggie Daycare Ready For Reopening After Flood
• Guitar Stolen 23 Years Ago In Skokie Found On eBay
• Evanston Restaurant Ranked Among Nation's Best Buffalo Wing
• Dispute Over 8.6 Percent Hike To Library Tax Levy Delays Budget
• Glenview Task Force Shaves $7M Off Ice Center Referendum Proposal
• Deerfield Hotel Cook Wins Award From Trade Group
• Deerfield, Arlington Heights Marriott Hotels Sold
• 1-Car Riverwoods Crash Causes Power Outage
• Lake Forest Schools Looking To Fill Volunteer Positions
• Illinoisans Love Bakeries, Want More Bars, Restaurants: Survey
• Cook County, Chicago Sue Uber Over 2016 Data Breach
• When To See The Supermoon This Weekend In Illinois
• Loyola Academy Falls To L-W East In State Football Title Game

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Nov. 21 - Nov. 27
• Obituary: T. Michael Henderson Jr., 51

MISS LAST WEEK?

• North Shore Week in Headlines: 3rd Sex Abuse Suit | NU Students Loot Nevin's | Cutler Takes Loss | Teachers Pied For Charity | Jail Water Turned Off | Mural Moved | New Chic-Fil-A Considered

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