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Teen Dead After Late-Night Crash Into Pole: Police

MORTON GROVE, IL — A teenager died after crashing into a pole in Morton Grove early Saturday morning, police said. Around 3:20 a.m. police got word of a one-car crash at the intersection of Dempster... Read more

2 Men Shot In South Evanston

EVANSTON, IL — Evanston police are investigating the shooting of a pair of Chicago men Friday. Shortly after 1 p.m., multiple people called 911 to report about six gunshots in the 300 block of Custer... Read more

Loyola Girls Soccer Coach Fired Over Comments To Players

WILMETTE, IL — Loyola Academy fired the coach of its girls soccer team after administrators of the high school received complaints from students of improper behavior. Former head coach Craig Snower... Read more

Wilmette Board Sets Vote To Reconsider Cook County Minimum Wage

WILMETTE, IL — Wilmette trustees will reconsider their decision to reject Cook County's mandated sick leave and minimum wage increases next month. A second vote on the subject was scheduled for June... Read more

NU Marks Meghan Markle's Royal Wedding, Her Sorority Does Not

EVANSTON, IL — Northwestern University is eager to capitalize on the attention brought by the royal wedding of an alum, hosting historians discussing the evolution of England's monarchy and publishing... Read more

Evanston Aldermen Want Compensation From Smylie Brothers Brewing

EVANSTON, IL — Aldermen declined Monday to act on a staff recommendation to voluntarily terminate a lease with a local brewery for a city-owned property at James Park. Members of the City Council... Read more

Remembering Fallen North Shore Officers During Police Week

Those who have fallen while protecting the communities of the North Shore are not forgotten, as we remember the service of every officer whose life have been lost in the line of duty at local departments,... Read more

'Waffle House' Gun Bill, Gun Dealer Registration Pass IL Senate

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Senators approved a plan to require licenses for gun dealers with some modifications from a similar bill vetoed in March. The Senate voted 35-18 Wednesday to approve an amended Senate... Read more

Death Penalty Should Apply To Cop Killers, Mass Shooters: Rauner

CHICAGO — Gov. Bruce Rauner issued a series of gun control and criminal justice proposals Monday. His six-point plan include a reinstatement of the death penalty, emergency orders to disarm gun owners,... Read more

Divine Mercy Chosen As Name For New Combined Catholic Parish

WINNETKA, IL — Two North Shore churches set to merge this summer as part of the Archdiocese of Chicago's consolidation. A new combined parish of Sacred Heart Church in Winnetka and St. Philip the... Read more

Tallest Building In Downtown Skokie Breaks Ground

SKOKIE, IL — Village officials broke ground Thursday at the northwest corner of Lincoln Avenue and Oakton Street. It's the site of "8000 North," due to become the tallest building in downtown Skokie... Read more

REAL ESTATE

• Second Lakefront Home In 3 Weeks Sells For $12 Million In Winnetka
• Moraine Township Board Seeks New Assessor
• Most Expensive Home Sold In Winnetka Last Year To Be Demolished
• Prairie Style New Construction Complete In Northbrook

RECENTLY NAMED NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS:

• 2 New Trier Students Win National Merit Scholarships
• 3 Lake Bluff, Lake Forest Students Awarded Merit Scholarships
• 4 Glenbrook High School Students Win $2,500 Merit Scholarships
• 4 Highland Park Students Named Among National Merit Winners
• Evanston Students, Schools Among National Merit Winners
• Niles West Student Awarded National Merit Scholarship

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• Contractor Caught On Camera Collecting Underpants: Lake Forest Blotter
• 'Lewd Act' In Store Reported; Arrests For Forgery, Theft: Glenview Blotter
• Trio Steals Several Purses; 1 Arrest At Northbrook Court: Blotter
• Felony Shoplifting, Misdemeanor DUI, Domestic Battery: HP Blotter
• Hate Crime Charge For Skokie Man; 8 Hit-And-Run Reports: Skokie Blotter
• Home Broken Into; Street Sign Stolen; DUI Arrest: Glencoe, Winnetka, Northfield Blotters
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IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: May 8 - May 14
• Whitey O'Day Memorial Service (Video)

MISS LAST WEEK?

• North Shore Week in Headlines May 5 - May 12: Virus Kills Student | Lakefront Demolition | Laundry Accident | Pro Bono Gun Control Help | How Many Live Near Parks | Ex-Teacher's Statue Of Limitations | Brewery Wants Out Of Lease With City

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