Cubs Pitcher Sued | Ex-Teacher Sentenced | Accused Priest Dies

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.

Village Appeals Judge's Ruling Striking Down Assault Weapons Ban

The village of Deerfield plans to challenge last month's ruling striking down its assault weapons ban. Following a discussion in executive session Tuesday, the village board unanimously voted to... Read more

Accused Priest John Smyth Has Died

A retired Catholic priest removed from the ministry earlier this year in response to allegations sexual abuse of minors has died. John P. Smyth passed away Tuesday night at Loyola University... Read more

Yu Darvish Sued By Neighbors Claiming Fence Illegally Blocks View

A lawsuit filed last month against Chicago Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish and his wrestling world champion wife, Seiko, accuses the couple of using "bait-and-switch" tactics to gain permission... Read more

Lake Forest Lawyer Pleads Not Guilty To Bribing Indicted Alderman

A Lake Forest attorney and real estate investor pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal charges he bribed an indicted Chicago aldermen. Federal prosecutors said he retained the property tax... Read more

New Trier Senior Named Presidential Scholar Semifinalist

In the course of last week, high school senior Asher Noel was named a semifinalist in the prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, won second place in the Illinois Econ Challenge... Read more

Former North Shore Teacher Sentenced To 35 Years For Rape, Child Pornography

A former high school teacher and scholastic bowl coach was sentenced to 35 years in prison after admitting to raping at least one former student and possessing child pornography. ... Read more

Evanston Golfer, 9, Wins Chip Competition At National Finals

A 9-year-old local golfer won a trophy for best chip shots and came away tied for fifth place at the national finals of the Drive, Chip and Putt competition earlier this month. The... Read more

5 Police Departments Sued By Man Wrongfully Convicted Of Murder

A man who spent nearly five years in prison on a murder conviction that later was overturned has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit last week against five north suburban police departments... Read more

Skokie Police Investigate Fatal Shooting On Main Street

A man was fatally shot in Skokie Monday night, authorities said. Police received a 911 call of gunfire around 8:46 p.m. in the 4700 block of Main Street. Arriving officers found a man... Read more

NORTH SHORE REAL ESTATE

Ex-Bears Coach Takes $400,000 Loss On Lake Forest Mansion
Five years later, former coach John Fox has managed to sell the house he bought soon after taking the Chicago Bears head coaching job.

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• 'Very Drunk And High On Cocaine' Gang Member Arrested: Glenview Blotter
• Woman Fatally Struck By Car In Northfield Identified
• Wisconsin Women Recognized By Officer Face Felony Charge: Northbrook Blotter
• Window Smashers Escape Getting Caught In The Act: Highland Park Blotter
• 4 Teens Burglarize Under-Construction Wilmette Home, Call Lyft
• Man In Hotel Urinates On Self, Passes Out, Attacks Cop: Police
• 2 Guns Found, 3 Arrested In Window Tint Traffic Stop In Evanston
• Evanston Man Charged In Deadly Hit-And-Run Remains Jailed
• Warrant Issued For Man Charged With Recording Up Shopper's Skirt

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: April 8 To April 14

LAST WEEK:

• North Shore Week In Headlines, April 7–April 13: Burke Bribery Charge | Xi Writes To Students | Bank Robber Images Headlines: Northwestern Parents Accused Of Money Laundering | Senior Group Home Plans Withdrawn | 71-Year Sentence In Killing Of 14-Year-Old

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