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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 we head into Thanksgiving week.

Lake Forest Halloween Party Homicide: 'People Of Interest' ID'd

LAKE FOREST, IL — At least half a dozen people of interest have been identified in connection with the fatal shooting of a North Chicago teen outside a crowded costume party in Lake Forest last month,... Read more

Mobster Discussed Role In Highland Park Man's Fiery Death: Report

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — A former Chicago cop currently serving a life sentence for a conviction in a kidnapping plot admitted having a role in the death of a Highland Park restaurant owner five years... Read more

2 Kids, Mom Kidnapped By Carjacker In Walgreens Parking Lot

WHEELING, IL — A carjacker drove away with a mother and two kids still in the car Sunday in Wheeling, police said. A patron of the Walgreens in the 0-100 block of North Milwaukee Avenue told police... Read more
THEN: Cops ID Suspect In Carjack Kidnapping
AND: Carjacker Who Abducted Mom, 2 Kids Caught: Police

Albion Tower, Lakehouse Plan Approved By Evanston City Council

EVANSTON, IL — In a contentious City Council meeting Monday night that at times descended into shouting and heckling, Evanston aldermen voted in favor of building a 15-story mixed-use tower on Sherman... Read more

Nevin's Pub Closing For Good

EVANSTON, IL —Tommy Nevin's Pub is shutting up shop at its 1450 Sherman Ave. location in fewer than 10 days. Co-owner Rohit Sahajpal made the announcement at an Evanston City Council meeting prior... Read more

City Favors $500K Sale Of Highland Park Country Club Golf Course

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Members of the Highland Park City Council signaled Monday they would be prepared to accept an offer of $500,000 from the Park District of Highland Park to buy the golf course at... Read more

Woman Beats Armed Robber With Cellphone In Lake Forest

LAKE FOREST, IL — An armed robber ran away after a woman hit him in the head with a cellphone repeatedly Friday afternoon. Around 5:20 p.m., police received a call of an attempted armed robbery in... Read more

$40M Paid For Highwood Apartment Building

HIGHWOOD, IL — Fort Sheridan Place apartments in Highwood have been purchased for nearly $40 million by a San Francisco-based real estate investment firm, Crain's Chicago Business reported. Lake County... Read more

D-62 Superintendent Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

DES PLAINES, IL — The superintendent of Des Plaines School District 62 will resign to avoid further disruption as a result of complaints he made "inappropriate or offensive comments" to colleagues,... Read more

THEN: Departing District 62 Superintendent Denies Allegations
AFTER: Des Plaines School Board May Fire Embattled Superintendent

As Drag Racing Cut, D-219 Board Warned Of Lost Opportunities

SKOKIE, IL — Students in auto clubs at Niles West and Niles North high schools will no longer work to get a car ready to hit the racetrack, as the District 219 Board of Education voted Tuesday to... Read more

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• Grindr Stick-Up Crew Stung In Rogers Park Covert Op: Cops
• ID Thief Used Spoofed Costco, Credit Cards: Police
• Majority Of Skokie Businesses Tested Fail Underage Liquor Checks
• Drunk, Wanted Parolee Fled Police, Crashed With Baby In SUV: Cops
• Car Stolen From Attached Garage: Glenview Crime Reports
• Late-Night Robber Climbs Through McDonald's Drive-Thru Window
• Bicyclist Lures Children At Bus Stops
• Wanted Woman Arrested At Northfield Mariano's: Police
• Duo Charged With Mob Action: Highland Park Crimes
• Neighbor Arrested, 10 Home Burglaries, Ref Punched: Skokie Crimes
• Fake ID, Open Vodka Found With Students: Lake Forest Crimes
• Fake Sheriff Deputies Scamming Lake County Residents

REAL ESTATE

• Pabst Manor In Glencoe Sells For Loss
• Binny's Proposed For Former Whole Foods Site
• Which $2M Highland Park Mansion Do You Prefer?
• Illinois Luxury Real Estate Roundup

WORTH A LOOK

• Gandhi's Grandson Gives Advice To Winnetka Students
• New Boutique Clothing Store Opens In The Glen Town Center
• Local YWCA Wins Nationwide Fundraising Challenge
• CFO Marty Lyons Leaving Evanston For Aurora
• Schneider Donates $5,000 From Al Franken To Local Charities
• Loyola Beats Edwardsville In Football Semis
• Ex-New Trier Goalie Leads Knox To Conference Title
• 335 Layoffs Announced At Stericycle
• Pickup Driver Sued For Death Of Motorcyclist
• Glenbrook District 225 Board Adopts Estimated Property Tax Levy
• Tax Break Approved For Company's Move To Northbrook From Glenview
• Girls Who Code Club To Launch At Northbrook Library
• Deerfield Extends Fall Leaf Collection
• Flooding, Sewers Topic Of Lake Forest Meeting
• D-36 Board Approves Tentative Tax Levy Increase Of 1.08%
• Evanston, NU Announce Allocation Of 2017 Good Neighbor Fund

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Nov. 7 - Nov 13
• Obituary: Allan Davis, 82

MISS LAST WEEK?

• North Shore Week in Headlines: Fugitive Murder Suspect | Theater Harassment | Crevasse Impasse | ATM Skimmer Charges | Masturbation Suits | Discrimination Settlement | Hall Monitor Fired | Student's Shooter Sentenced

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