North Shore Olympians | New Mask Policies | Dog-Friendly Patios

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.

Bronze Medalist: Glenview's Smoliga Helps Swim Team Win

Though she didn't swim in the finals of the women's swimming 400-meter freestyle relay Saturday at the Tokoy Olympics, Glenview native Olivia Smoliga was an important reason why the United... Read more

Strong Start For North Shore Native Maggie Shea In Olympic Debut

Wilmette native Maggie Shea, who grew up sailing on Lake Michigan on her grandfather's boat, made her Olympic debut Tuesday in the waters off the coast of Enoshima, Japan.... Read more

Lou Malnati's Moving Headquarters To Buffalo Grove: Report

After nearly 20 years in Northbrook, Lou Malinati's will soon be calling Buffalo Grove home. The famed deep dish pizza company will be moving its corporate headquarters into a... Read more

Ban On Dogs On Outdoor Restaurant Patios In Evanston To Be Lifted

The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance amending the City Code to allow dogs on the outdoor patios of Evanston restaurants as soon as the end of next month. Restaurant... Read more

Mayor Nancy Rotering Launches Bid For Illinois Supreme Court

Mayor Nancy Rotering has entered the race for Illinois Supreme Court, filing paperwork Tuesday to create a campaign committee to become a justice on the recently redistricted court.... Read more

Staff COVID-19 Cases Close Deerfield Driver's Services Facility

Calling it a precaution, the Illinois Secretary of State's Office is closing the Deerfield Drivers Services Facility for two weeks after employees tested positive for COVID-19. The... Read more

Masks Mandatory For Vaccinated Students, Staff At ETHS

Masks will be required indoors for all students and staff to start the school year next month at Evanston Township High School, administrators said Wednesday. Superintendent... Read more

Masks 'Strongly Recommended,' Not Required In Lake Forest Schools

With weeks to go before the start of the second full school year since the outbreak of COVID-19 in Illinois, and public health guidance shifting in response to emerging data about... Read more

Mandatory Masks, Even For Vaccinated At District 113 High Schools

Administrators in Township High School District 113 this week updated draft plans for the 2021-22 school year in response to changes to guidance from state and federal public health... Read more

Northbrook Resident Named Chicago Botanic Garden's Top Volunteer

Saying she's proud to contribute to making the Chicago Botanic Garden a beautiful place, Northbrook resident Marnee Kenny was recently named the recipient of its Volunteer of the... Read more

Lakefront Sex Harassment Scandal Probe Assigned To Outside Firm

The city of Evanston has hired an outside law firm to investigate its handling of allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment among lakefront staff. Salvatore,... Read more

Help Wanted: Deerfield Animal Care Struggles To Fill Positions

It seems like everyone is adopting a pet these days. During the coronavirus pandemic, many people have decided pet ownership is something they can pull off due to an increase in... Read more

School Board Fills One Vacancy As Another Is Created

A seat opened up on the Niles Township High School District 219 school board Wednesday for the second time in two months. Hours after the board completed the process of filling... Read more

Village Trustee Named To North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic Board

Members of the North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic board voted unanimously to appoint Skokie Village Trustee Khem Khoeun as the newest member of the Highland Park-based nonprofit.... Read more

Lake County Health Officials Urge Caution As COVID-19 Cases Rise

The Lake County Health Department is urging the public to take precautions to slow the resurgence of COVID-19. The majority of cases nationwide have been in unvaccinated individuals.... Read more

COVID-19 Spread Rises To 'Substantial' In Cook County: CDC

CHICAGO — Public health officials recommended fully vaccinated people wear masks indoors in Cook County as the rate of coronavirus transmission in the county rose from "moderate" to "substantial."... Read more

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• Drug Induced Homicide Charge For Zion Man: LCSO Blotter
• Angry Customer Fails To Break Window With Rock Throw: Blotter
• Neighbors Scare Away Home Burglary Crew During Break-In: Blotter
• Kicked Out Of Wrigley, Drunken North Sider Crashes In LF: Blotter
• Stalking Charge For Chicago Man Under Restraining Order: Blotters
• Police Step Up Patrols After Report Of Suspicious Car
• Victim Identified In Fatal Shooting In North Chicago

IN MEMORIUM

• North Shore Death Notices: July 19 To July 25

EARLIER:

• North Shore Week in Headlines, July 18–July 24: 'Ripper' Sentenced | Harassment Scandal | Fire Dept. Settlement Revealed | North Shore Native Witnesses History | Northlight Closes On New Site | Protestors Denounce Teacher's Lawsuit

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