Sheriff's Deputy Charged With Perjury | Ex-Teacher Charged With Sex Crime | Landlord Sued Over Death

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's catch up on some of the past week's headlines for the North Shore.

Lake County Sheriff's Deputy Charged With Perjury

WAUKEGAN, IL — A Lake County Sheriff's deputy turned himself in Wednesday afternoon, the same day a grand jury approved three counts of felony perjury over his testimony in a DUI case. Justin... Read more

Ex-Lake Bluff Teacher Charged In 1985 Sex Crime

LAKE BLUFF, IL — The Lake County state's attorney announced it has charged former Lake Bluff teacher Charles T. Ritz with one count of public indecency and lewd exposure. The charge was brought in... Read more

Evanston Man Arrested Over Dog Attack On Driver

EVANSTON, IL — Evanston police charged a man in connection with a dog biting incident from nearly two months ago when a pedestrian commanded his dog to attack a driver who had honked at him. Arthur... Read more

Burglars Scammed Residents With Home Improvement Ruse: Police

MORTON GROVE, IL — Morton Grove police have arrested two men in connection with several residential burglaries in the area, including an incident in Northbrook where one intruder, allegedly caught... Read more

Republican Newcomer From Highland Park Announces 10th District Challenge

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — After three straight identical match-ups in races for the 10th Congressional district, the 2018 election will feature a new challenger. Kenilworth Republican Bob Dold... Read more

Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve Partially Closing For Upgrades

HIGHWOOD, IL — Much of the Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve will close down May 30 for major public access improvements. A $1.87 million contract was approved by the Lake County Forest Preserve District... Read more

Deerbrook Mall's Final Days Captured By Photographer

DEERFIELD, IL — More than a decade after plans to convert the interior portions of Deerbrook Mall to an open-air layout were first approved by the Village of Deerfield, demolition began last month... Read more

Slab Suffocation Victim's Husband Sues Landlord

NILES, IL — The widower of a woman who was was crushed in her home by falling stone slabs filed a lawsuit against the owners of the Niles rental property where she died. Charles Sullivan filed the... Read more

Where To Find Mother's Day Brunch Specials On Chicago's North Shore

Mother’s Day is coming up this weekend. If you’re looking to make plans for brunch or any other great meal on Sunday, there are a range of restaurants across the North Shore offering special... Read more

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• Loaded Gun Falls Out Of Teen's Pants, Cops Say
• Motorist Tails Suspected Drunk Driver For Miles After O'Hare Hit-And-Run
• Cops: Home, Car Burglars Caught After Alert From Glencoe Resident
• Cops: Cashiers Caught Skimming From Macy's Registers In Northbrook
• Highland Park Crime: Car Burglary Spree Mapped
• Lake Forest Crime: Thieves Steal Hyundai, Accidents Lead To DUI Arrests
• Over $11,600 Stolen With Fake Refunds: Glenview Crimes
• Morton Grove Crime: Hand Grenade Found At Home Of Deceased Relative
• Wilmette Crime: Chicago Motorist Charged Over Codeine
• Glenview Walgreens Robbed At Gunpoint
• Glenview PD Acknowledges Walgreens Armed Robbery
• Police Called To Skokie School Over Shooting Threat Discussion

WORTH A LOOK

• 10th District's Congressional Art Competition Winners Announced
• 9th District's Congressional Art Competition Winners Announced
• Illinois Senate To Probe DCFS Failures
• Rep. John Lewis Visits North Shore School
• Demonstrators Call For Equity Audit Of Evanston Public Library
• Illinois Senate Passes 'Sanctuary State' Proposal
• New Fentanyl Strain Makes Overdoses Harder To Treat
• Northbrook Board Swears In New Members
• Construction At Glenview And Waukegan Begins Monday
• How Are Local Reps Responding To Comey Firing?

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Week of May 2 - May 8

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