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Miss a day, miss a lot, so as summer winds down, let's catch up on some of the past week's headlines from across the North Shore.

Drowned Northwestern Rower Couldn't Swim: Report

EVANSTON, IL — Just days before his April death, the 19-year-old freshman Northwestern University rower who drowned after being knocked out of his boat told... Read more

Tackle Football Canceled In Highland Park As Sign-Ups Plummet

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — As concerns over the long-term health impact of playing football are fueled with each... Read more

Fatal Dump Truck Crash In Glenview Kills Northbrook Resident

GLENVIEW, IL — A Northbrook man died Tuesday after a car he was driving crashed into the back of a dump truck. Glenview police received a call of a traffic crash between a Toyota Solara and a truck... Read more

$5 Million Lottery Win For Lifelong Glenview Resident

GLENVIEW, IL — A Glenview man instantly won a multi-million dollar prize from the Illinois Lottery after buying a ticket at a self-service machine. Thomas Holloway, a lifelong Glenview resident bought... Read more

Glenview Triathlete Beats Brain Cancer, Keeps Racing For Research

GLENVIEW, IL — A Glenview man who overcame brain cancer is planning on participating in his eighth triathlon Sunday in Chicago. Brandon Starkoff told Patch he has been interested in triathlons since... Read more

Shots Fired In Niles Lead To Teen's Arrest

NILES, IL — A Des Plaines man was charged with two firearm felonies nearly a week after he allegedly fired a gun in the air three times in Niles. Nico C. Campus, 19, of the 10000 block of Linda Lane... Read more

Fake Landscaper Nabbed Over Deerfield Ruse Burglary: Police

DEERFIELD, IL — A Chicago man faces felony burglary and theft charges after allegedly carrying out at least two home burglaries by talking himself into houses. Sandy Baker, 42, of the 4400 block of... Read more

Environmental Group Gives Top Marks To Local Legislators

EVANSTON, IL — The Illinois Environmental Council has given its top ratings to seven North Shore state lawmakers this year. Founded in 1975, the Springfield-based group lobbies legislators and corporations... Read more

Despite Setbacks, Highland Park Man Determined To Complete Triathlon

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — David Wainwright has been aiming to participate in his first triathlon since 2015, but the 61-year-old was twice postponed by tragedy. Nonetheless, he's determined to make the... Read more

Mom Delivers Baby On Edens Spur In Northbrook

NORTHBROOK, IL — A woman who delivered a baby on the side of the highway Tuesday morning is in good condition. The pregnant woman was in labor and driving herself to the hospital alone shortly after... Read more

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• After Threats, Hairdresser Arrested In Chicago Bar
• Dog Fight: Pet Dispute Ends In Punch, Police Say
• Niles Man Caught Burglarizing Garages, Cars In Morton Grove: Police
• 2 Robberies Reported Monday Night In Evanston
• Drinking At Library, While Driving, By Teens: Lake Forest Arrests
• Unlicensed Driver Crashes, Drunk Driver Speeds: Highland Park Cries
• Fake Contractor Talks Resident Outside Before Burglary: Glenview Crimes
• Vandal Damages Urns; Thieves Take Silver, Golf Flags: Winnetka Crimes
• Home Egged, Weed Whackers Swiped: Northbrook Crimes
• Xanax At Menards, Bed Sheet Scam Stopped, Hennessy Heisted: Morton Grove Crimes
• Fake Theft Reported By Unlicensed Driver, Cops Say

REAL ESTATE

• Chocolate CEO Unloading Sweet Lake Forest Estate
• Pool, Hot Tub And Privacy Between Lake Michigan And Downtown Highland Park
• Marble Floors, Crystal Chandeliers In Bannockburn Mansion
• Illinois Luxury Real Estate Roundup

TOTAL ECLIPSE 2017:

• The Best Solar Eclipse 2017 Photos From Coast To Coast
• Eclipse Traffic Jams: Gridlock In Illinois As Travelers Flock to Watch Eclipse
• Solar Eclipse Bring Tom Skilling To Tears

WORTH A LOOK

• 'Moms Demand Action', Rep. Brad Schneider Oppose 'Concealed Carry Reciprocity'
• What's That Smell? Sunshine The Corpse Flower Competes With Eclipse
• Car Crashes Into Glenview Metra Station
• ETHS Hall Of Fame: 6 People, 2 Teams To Be Inducted
• Northbrook Temple Calls For Unity
• Wilmette Jaguar Dealership Closes
• How Gap Years Are Preparing Students For College
• New Member Appointed to D-65 Board
• New Assistant Principal Welcomes At The Skokie School
• Climate Action Working Group Announced By Evanston Mayor
• Rabbi Reaches Milestone At North Shore Congregation Israel
• Highwood Turns Into Nashville's Honky Tonk Row
• Police Dog Protection Bill Signed Into Law
• Skokie's Backlot Bash Kicks Off

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Aug. 8 - Aug. 14

MISS LAST WEEK?

• North Shore Week In Headlines: Repeat Knifepoint Robbers, Unsafe Glasses, Amnesty For Tickets, Development Voted Down But Continues

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