Student In Crossfire | Allegations Dismissed | Amtrak 'Timeout'

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.

Northwestern Grad Student Fatally Shot In Rogers Park Crossfire

EVANSTON, IL — An incoming Northwestern University graduate student was fatally shot after he was caught in the crossfire of a Sunday evening shooting on the border of Chicago and Evanston, according... Read more

UPDATE: Images Of Suspects Released In Shooting Of Northwestern Student »

Hiawatha Expansion On Hold Until Local Concerns Addressed: IDOT

LAKE FOREST, IL — The proposed expansion of Amtrak's Hiawatha service has been put on hold indefinitely after opposition from north suburban communities located along the tracks. In letters delivered... Read more

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Harassment Allegations Against Rep. Lou Lang Dismissed

CHICAGO — The inspector general for state lawmakers has cleared a former senior deputy to House Speaker Mike Madigan of allegations of sexual harassment and other improper behavior. Former medical... Read more

2 Women Killed In Crash With Sheriff's Office Squad Car In Niles

NILES, IL — Two women were killed Thursday morning in Niles when their vehicle was struck by a Cook County Sheriff's Office squad car, police said. Shortly after 5:45 a.m., police were called to the... Read more

Niles West Grad Sentenced To 14 Days In Prison For Lying To FBI

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Former foreign policy adviser to President Donald Trump's campaign George Papadopoulos Friday became the first person sentenced to federal prison in connection with Special Counsel... Read more

Admitted Killer Says He Caught Victim Sexually Abusing Girl

WAUKEGAN, IL — A North Chicago man admitted fatally beating a friend he said he discovered sexually abusing a young girl at a party. Andy R. Vazquez, 23, pleaded guilty Tuesday to reduced charges... Read more

Buying Booze Allowed As Glenview 'Clarifies' Credit Card Policy

GLENVIEW, IL — Trustees granted final approval Tuesday to amendments to procurement and credit card policies, allowing for the purchase of alcoholic beverages at events recognizing citizen volunteers,... Read more

1st Human Case Of West Nile Virus In Lake County Reported

LAKE COUNTY, IL — Public health officials Friday announced the county's first human case of West Nile virus of the year has been confirmed. A Waukegan woman in her 60s who contracted the disease began... Read more

Highland Park Vet Hopes To Open Hospital In Former Radio Shack

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — The Plan and Design Commission recommended the approval of a special use permit to allow an animal hospital in a strip mall in southwest Highland Park. The 2,700-square-foot storefront... Read more

Pricetag Keeps Dropping On Evanston's Fountain Square Project

EVANSTON, IL — Depending on weather conditions, the Fountain Square renovation project in downtown Evanston may not be fully finished until more than a year after it had been scheduled to be complete.... Read more

Highland Park Rejects Request To Build House Beside Chicago River

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — The City Council last week rejected a property owner's request for a waiver from the city's restrictions on building too close to the Chicago River. The Tanglewood Court property... Read more

Skokie Man Pleads Guilty To Hate Crime, Gets Probation

SKOKIE, IL — A Skokie man was convicted of a hate crime after admitting he shouted anti-Semitic insults at a Jewish man and damaging his car after spotting him in a parking lot. Despite already being... Read more

Northwestern Raises $4 Billion Two Years Ahead Of Schedule

EVANSTON, IL — Northwestern University announced Thursday that it has surpassed the fundraising goal of its "We Will" campaign nearly two years ahead of schedule. It launched publicly in March 2014... Read more

Students Learn About WWII From Those Who Lived It On Museum Trip

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Local high school students are in the Big Easy this week to learn firsthand from the Greatest Generation on a trip that pairs those studying history with those that lived it. On... Read more

REAL ESTATE

• New Owners Of Landmark Home Seek Demolition Permit
• Custom Contemporary Home Hits Market For 1st Time Asking $2.5M
• Glencoe Billionaire Buys $30.7M Penthouse In Florida: Report

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• 21-Year-Old Woman Charged With 7-Eleven Armed Robbery
• Driver Charged In Fatal Hit-And-Run; Knifepoint Robbery: Evanston Blotter
• Cash Taken From Wheelchair; Copper Stolen From Worksite: Glenview Blotter
• 3 Maseratis Stolen From Car Dealership Garage: Highland Park Blotter
• Drugged Driver Passed Out In Road With 5-Year-Old Inside: Lake Forest Blotter
• Drunk Driver With No Lights Arrested On Labor Day: Northbrook Blotter
• Armed Robbery Reported; Old Orchard Shoplifter Had Drugs: Skokie Blotter
• Break-In At Dealership; Tow Truck, Dating Scams: Winnetka, Glencoe, Northfield Blotters
• While On Electronic Monitoring, Man Dealt Drugs To Cops: Police
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IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Aug. 27 - Sept. 2

LAST WEEK

• North Shore Week In Headlines, Aug. 26 - Sept. 1: Missing Kayaker Search | Mega-Sport Complex | Demolition Donation | Pedestrian Killed In Hit-And-Run | Accidentally Overpaid School Staffer Must Return Cash | No Guns In "Armed Robbery"

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