Burke Bribery Charge | Xi Writes To Students | Bank Robber Images

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.

North Shore Lawyer Charged With Bribing Ald. Ed Burke, Lying To FBI

In a four count federal indictment unsealed Friday, a Lake Forest attorney and real estate developer was charged with bribing Chicago Ald. Ed Burke in exchange for a sign permit... Read more

'Outraged Gangbanger On A Rampage' Gets 71 Years In Prison

Had he not been fatally shot in the back at the age of 14, Dajae Coleman would have turned 21 years old earlier this year. He would likely be away at college. And he would be older today... Read more

Chinese Supreme Leader Answers Letter From Niles North Students

A class of students from Niles North High School studying the Chinese language sent a letter to Xi Jinping, president of the People's Republic of China, general secretary of the Communist... Read more

Money Laundering Charges Added In College Admissions Scandal

The parents of a Northwestern University freshman who federal prosecutors said cheated on standardized tests as part of a nationwide college admissions fraud scheme were indicted Tuesday... Read more

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FBI Releases Images Of Niles Bank Robber

The FBI released images Monday from a Saturday afternoon bank robbery at a Chase Bank branch in Niles. The bank robber was described as in his 30s, from 5 foot, 2 inches to 5 foot,... Read more

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$1 Million Sanction Over Wilmette Condo Lawsuits Ordered By Judge

A Cook County judge ordered a Wilmette man and his attorney to pay more than $1 million in sanctions amid years of legal wrangling among residents at a lakefront condominium. Marshall... Read more

City Council To Reconsider Backyard Chicken Permits

Backyard chicken coops would be permitted in Highland Park under an amendment to the city nuisance code due to be considered next month. At a committee meeting Monday, members... Read more

6-Month Dundee Road Closure Set To Begin

Dundee Road between Waukegan Road and Skokie Boulevard will be closed to non-local traffic starting Monday, April 15, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. ... Read more

State Income Tax Constitutional Amendment Passes Senate Committee

An Illinois Senate committee has passed a bill to propose a constitutional amendment that would eliminate the state's flat income tax mandate. The change would allow state lawmakers... Read more

Village Board Approves Deerbrook Redevelopment Proposals

Trustees last week approved a final development plan for a 246-unit residential development on a 10.79-acre site behind the Deerbrook Shopping Center. At the same April 1 meeting,... Read more

Dog Beach To Remain Closed Another Year

Dog owners will go a second consecutive year without a place where their canine companions can run free from leashes on the Evanston lakefront. City officials announced the... Read more

Office Building Sells For 70% Under 2010 Price

Chicago real estate investors who plan to renovate a Deerfield office building when it becomes vacant next year were able to buy it from a New York for a hefty discount. Core Acquisitions,... Read more

Plans For Lake Forest Assisted Living Development Put On Hold

In response to the latest proposal for an assisted living facility and commercial development at the Amberly Woods site, the City Council last week decided to hire outside consultants... Read more

North Shore 2019 Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Bunny Guide

Despite recent weather, Spring has technically arrived and the Easter holiday is right around the corner. The holiday comes later than usual this year, with Easter Sunday falling on April 21. That means... Read more

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NORTH SHORE REAL ESTATE

Buyers Snap Up Midcentury Modern Edward Dart Design In Winnetka
An offer was accepted on the 1954 design within a week of it hitting the market earlier this year.

Plan To Turn Riverwoods Ranch Into Senior Group Home Withdrawn
A proposal for an assisted living home on Duffy Lane was pulled before a planned village board hearing Tuesday.

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• 4 Arrested At Hotel After Deceptive Practices Report: Blotter
• Repeat Offender Charged With Hosting Teen Drinking Party: Blotter
• Lake Forest Detective Helps Unravel Counterfeit Operation: Police
• Driver Jumps Out Of Moving Car, Off Of Overpass
• Driver Dies In Head-On Crash In Glenview
• Woman Fatally Struck By SUV In Niles

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: April 1 to April 7

LAST WEEK:

• North Shore Week In Headlines, March 31–April 6: Local Elections | $1.25 Million Settlement | Most Expensive Sale

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