Murder Charge | College Admissions Scandal | Carson's Sold

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.

College Cheating Scandal: Northwestern Student's Parents Charged

The parents of a Northwestern University student have been charged as part of a nationwide college admissions cheating scandal. The freshman student and her older sister, a junior at Georgetown University, are accused of cheating...Read more

Mastermind Of College Admissions Scandal Graduated Niles West

The mastermind of the largest college admissions scandal in U.S. history is a graduate of Niles West High School, according to a 40-year-old yearbook discovered...Read more

No Bail For Man Accused Of Murdering Romantic Rival In Evanston

A Navy veteran accused of murdering the boyfriend of his former romantic partner was ordered held without bail Friday. Authorities said Sandoval Cobian was seen shooting...Read more

Former Edens Plaza Carson's Sold For $14 Million

The site of the former Wilmette Carson's is under new ownership. The firm that purchased the rest of the Edens Plaza earlier this year closed a deal Wednesday to buy the shuttered department store...Read more

Accountant Pleads Not Guilty To State Trooper's Reckless Homicide

A Wisconsin man pleaded not guilty Monday to recklessly killing an Illinois state trooper in January as he helped motorists at the scene of a crash site on Interstate 294...Read more

Binge Drinking, Vaping, Stress Concern New Trier Administrators

Rates of binge drinking, vaping and stress among students at New Trier High School are all growing concerns, administrators told board members last month. One in three New Trier students — more than twice the national average...Read more

Aldermen Divided On Request For Harley Clarke Proposals

A divided City Council Monday directed staff to develop a request for proposals for the future of the Harley Clarke mansion and coach house, the city-owned...Read more

Homeowners On Winnetka's Private Roads Ask Village To Cover Cost

Village trustees are set to discuss whether to change its rules for annexing private roads Tuesday. The move comes in response to a request from the president of...Read more

Legal Aid Nonprofit Rebrands As It Expands On North Shore

Over the first four years since its founding, the Highland Park–Highwood Legal Aid Clinic has expanded its service area and multiplied the number of people...Read more

Class Action Claims Northbrook Company Illegally Collected Biometric Data

A local baking company faces a class action lawsuit from a former employee who claims the firm violated state minimum wage and biometric privacy laws...Read more

New Trier Alum Unexpectedly Out As Top Facebook Product Executive

Chris Cox, the New Trier High School alum put in charge of all of the company's products last year, announced his surprise departure Thursday...Read more

NORTH SHORE REAL ESTATE

Grossinger Family's Tony Grunsfeld Ranch Listed For $5 Million
This secluded stone lakefront mansion in Highland Park's Ravinia neighborhood has an indoor pool and a 230-foot private beach.

Newly Remodeled 1889 Evanston Farmhouse Asks For $1.1 Million
After spending 18 months and close to $700,000 rehabbing the home, its owner decided against moving to Evanston and listed the property.

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• Woman Fatally Struck While Walking Along Golf Road In Niles
• Grocery Store Staff Challenged To Fight Over Buffet Food: Glenview Blotter
• Milwaukee Man In Crash Charged With Felony Drunk Driving: Highland Park Blotter
• 20-Year-Old Northbrook Man Faces Gun, Drug Charges: Northbrook Blotter
• Home Egged; Front Door Drilled Through; Phone Scams: Winnetka-Glencoe-Northfield Blotters
• Detainee Choked Jailed Deerfield Man In Lake County Jail: Sheriff
• DUI Driver Crashes Into Squad Car In Lake Forest: State Police

ILLINOIS POLITICS

How Much Would You Pay In Illinois Income Tax Under Pritzker Plan?
Gov. JB Pritzker's office released a calculator to show how your state income tax bill would change under his progressive tax proposal.

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Feb. 25 To March 3

LAST WEEK:

• North Shore Week In Headlines: March 3–9: Fatal Shooting | Public Beach Protection | New Marijuana Policy | Driver Faces DUI After Crashing Into Squad Car | New Independent Catholic School | Bus Driver Charged With Battery Of Student

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