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Marathon Pharmaceuticals 'Pauses' Release Of $89,000 Drug
After outrage from the public and members of Congress, Marathon CEO announces a rethink of a new price for an existing drug.

ALSO: Generic Drug Gets 6,000 Percent Price Increase From Northbrook Company

Illinois High School Civil Rights Seminar Draws Ire From Right
Feb. 20 school board meeting targeted by supporters and opponents of New Trier High School's "racial civil rights" curriculum.

Sex Abuse Allegations: Open Letter To The Lake Bluff School District 65 Community
Lake Bluff Superintendent sends an open letter regarding sexual abuse accusations against a former math teacher and coach.

Open Communities Hosts 'State Of Our Communities'
Winnetka-based non-profit hosts community discussion to state core beliefs, plan local action.

ALSO: VIDEO: 'I Believe That We Can Win' Schakowsky Addresses Forum

Moms Surprise Whole Foods Employee Known for Giving Compliments with Flowers on Valentine's Day
The group gathered to surprise Rachel Chocianowski at Whole Foods Deerfield with an array of flowers and gifts for Valentine's Day.

Des Plaines Mosque Allegedly Threatened By Rollerblader With Backpack
Police say the man's threat was not credible, parents want increased security.

Ex-Obama Campaign Manager Plouffe Fined $90K By Chicago Ethics Board For Illegal Lobbying
Plouffe was an unregistered lobbyist for Uber when he contacted Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Chicago Board of Ethics

Evanston Mayoral Election: Chicago Federation Of Labor Endorses Alderman
Group representing more than 300 unions endorses Ald. Brian Miller in Evanston mayoral primary, in which early voting began Monday

Trump Executive Order Opposed By Brief Filed By 17 Universities, Including Northwestern
A group of universities has filed a court brief about the danger to academic institutions from President Trump's Jan. 27 executive order.

Glenview Schools Hiring New Staff At No Extra Cost: District
Glenview School District 34 says it can pay for new Spanish language and administrative positions with existing funds

$600K Price Drop For 1926 Wilmette Estate
WOW House: Home on quiet residential street near Lake Michigan boasts in-ground pool, hot tub and huge backyard.

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• Highland Park Shooting, Suspect Charged: UPDATE
• Highland Park Crime: Shooter Charged, Political Sign Thieves At Large
• Northbrook Crime: Apple Store Thieves Snatch 29 Items
• Glenview Crime: Jewelry Thief, Garage Burglar Sought
• Old Orchard Mall Masturbation, iPhone Thieves, Catalytic Converters Cut: Skokie Crime
• Man Arrested After Armed Robbery of Skokie Walgreen's: Police
• Accused Hit-And-Run Driver Charged: UPDATE
• Man Shot on Darrow Avenue in Evanston Monday
• Evanston Police Conduct Tobacco Compliance Checks
• Evanston Crime: Health Food Store Burglary, 2 Men Charged
• Evanston Crime Statistics For 2016 Released

WORTH A LOOK

• Ravinia Dates To Be Announced March 15
• Standing Rock Water Protectors Discussion, Film Coming To Evanston
• Free Small Business Expo Registration Still Open
• Meet 'George Washington' For Presidents' Day
• New Trier’s Milne named Midwest Health Education Teacher of the Year
• Golden Apple Finalist At Northbrook Junior High
• Lake Forest Businessman Joins American Red Cross Regional Board of Directors
• Illinois Senators Secure More Than $1 Million for Sexual Assault Prevention
• Governor Rauner Should Submit Budget Proposal: Rep. Fine
• Evanston Mayor Elizabeth Tisdahl Endorses Businessman
• Evanston Hires Equity and Empowerment Coordinator
• Great Lakes Naval First Responder Credits ‘Telestroke’ With Saving Life
• Billie Jean King To Deliver 2017 Northwestern Commencement Address

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Week of Feb. 7-Feb. 13 , 2017
• Archdiocesan Priest, Reverend James Moriarty, Dies Aged 91

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