Shakeup Over Jail Death | 'Gatsby' Estate Sold | Rifle Attack

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.

Lake County Jail Death: Chiefs Demoted, Officers On Leave

WAUKEGAN, IL — Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran Thursday demoted his jail chief and put two officers on administrative leave pending an investigation into the death of an inmate at Lake County Jail.... Read more

3 Young Men Shot With Rifle In Evanston: Police

EVANSTON, IL — Three young men were shot in the area of Howard Street and Custer Avenue on the Chicago-Evanston border Thursday afternoon, police said. The men were riding in a red SUV on Custer when... Read more

Lake Forest Estate That Inspired 'Great Gatsby' To Be Restored

LAKE FOREST, IL — A dilapidated 125-year-old mansion believed to have played a part in the inspiration for F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 novel "The Great Gatsby" has been sold for the first time in... Read more

Bomb Squad Called After Loaded Guns Found In Wilmette Middle Schooler's Bedroom

WILMETTE, IL — Police assured parents there is no sign of any threats to public safety after a student was found with guns and a bomb detection unit was called in to sweep a middle school. Authorities... Read more

Two Schools To Close Under $83 Million Reconfiguration Proposal

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Sherwood and Braeside elementary schools would be closed in conjunction with $83 million in improvements as part of a seven-year plan to reduce North Shore School District 112... Read more

School Shooting Threat At Glenbrook South Ahead Of Homecoming

GLENVIEW, IL — Police are investigating who wrote a message warning of a school shooting on the back of a desk in a classroom at Glenbrook South High School. According to Principal Lauren Fagel, administrators... Read more

New Trier Approves Nearly $1.3 Million In Extra Security Spending

WINNETKA, IL — New Trier High School board members Monday approved the second phase of security upgrades since administrators started looking into changes in response to the deadly school shooting... Read more

Niles Police Answer Lip Synch Challenge With A 'Bang'

NILES, IL — As promised, the Niles Police Department Thursday released its long-awaited #LipSynchChallenge video. Clocking in at nearly five minutes, Niles officers take part in the nationwide social... Read more

Trump China Tariffs Won't Shift Sourcing To U.S.: Northbrook CEO

NORTHBROOK, IL — New tariffs are unlikely to raise furniture prices in the immediate future, according to the head of furniture retailer Crate & Barrel. Neela Montgomery, who became CEO of the... Read more

Deerfield-Based Essendant To Be Acquired By Staples

DEERFIELD, IL — Office supply company Staples is buying Deerfield-based Essendant in a deal worth nearly $1 billion. Staples, which describes itself as the largest office supplier in the world, will... Read more

Sen. Daniel Biss To Head Democratic Candidate Training Nonprofit

EVANSTON, IL — State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) announced Monday will head a non-profit group to train Democratic Party candidates after his term in Springfield expires. In a message to supporters,... Read more

Judge Tosses Murder Conviction In Morton Grove Student's Killing

MURPHYSBORO, IL — A Jackson County judge has thrown out the conviction of a man found guilty in June of murdering a college student from Morton Grove. Instead of facing down a possible sentence of... Read more

Sigma Alpha Epsilon Returns To Northwestern Following Suspension

EVANSTON, IL — Northwestern University administrators cleared the fraternity Sigma Alpha Epsilon to return to campus after it completed a one-year suspension. The Evanston-based group was forced to... Read more

Developer Buys Prairie View Plaza Shopping Center In Morton Grove

MORTON GROVE, IL — A newly-formed investment group led by a west suburban developer has closed a deal to buy a Morton Grove shopping center. Prairie View Shopping Center, located at the southeast... Read more

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• Woman Found Stabbed, Severely Injured In Deerfield Home: Police
• Deerfield Accountant Accused Of Stealing More Than $100,000
• Angry Over Affair, Skokie Man Shot Friend On Edens: Prosecutors
• Intentionally Caused Crash Critically Injures 1-Year-Old: Sheriff
• Armed Robbery Charges For Duo Arrested After Chase: Glenview Blotter
• Wanted Man Arrested, Woman Charged After Crashes: Highland Park Blotter
• Breasts Touched Inappropriately During Manicure At Salon: Northfield, Winnetka, Glencoe Blotters
• $100 Bill Scam At Restaurant; DUI After Squealing Tires: Northbrook Blotter
• Heroin Delivery Charge For Glenview Man; Ruse Burglary: Morton Grove Blotter
• Sexual Assault Charge For Man Arrested At Courthouse: Skokie Blotter
• Driver Of Corvette That Crashed Into Skokie Building Dies
• Skokie Police Investigate Shooting On LeClaire
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REAL ESTATE

• Famed Jazz Age Architect's Lakefront Mansion Sees Price Reduction
• Northbrook Developer Plans To Demolish Little Village Power Plant
• Vast Estate Of Ex-Quaker CEO, Ambassador Sells At Half Price
• Northbrook Home Showdown: Unique Modern Designs On The Market

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Sept. 10 - Sept. 16

LAST WEEK

• North Shore Week In Headlines: Sept. 9 - Sept. 15: Drugmaker Closes HQ | Synagogues Combine | Pioneering Mayor Dies | Missing Kayaker Found | Suspect Flees Into Lake | High School Marijuana, Alcohol Survey | Cop Charged With Armed Robbery

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