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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.

Historic Locomotive Passes Through Chicago Area

The world's largest steam locomotive began its trip through through the Chicago area Friday morning to mark the 150th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad.... Read more

Worker Trapped 80 Feet Underground Rescued From Elevator Shaft

Rescuers from multiple fire departments rescued an employee who was trapped in an elevator more than seven stories underground Friday at a water treatment facility in Lake Bluff,... Read more

Defense Attorney Announces Run For Lake County State's Attorney

A local criminal defense attorney announced his bid to become the county's top prosecutor Monday in Waukegan, calling for increased accountability and a renewed focus on violent crime... Read more

3rd Guilty Plea In Armed Robbery Of Lake Bluff Cell Phone Store

The third of three Chicago men arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a Lake Bluff cell phone store nearly two years ago pleaded guilty Tuesday in exchange for a sentence... Read more

Park District Refunds Over $250,000 In Wrongly Collected Taxes

The Glenview Park District announced it will refund more than a quarter-million dollars in wrongly billed taxes to property owners in areas annexed into the district last year.... Read more

British Man Admits Murder, Agrees To Testify Against NU Professor

A former Oxford University staffer pleaded guilty Monday to taking part in a grisly 2017 fatal stabbing and will testify against the former Northwestern University professor accused... Read more

City Manager Picked Among 2 Finalists For Job In Washington State

Evanston City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz has been selected as one of two finalists for a local government position in Washington. It was at least the third Pacific Northwest job opportunity... Read more

Soldier Who Smashed Security Guard's Eye Socket Sentenced

The U.S. Army veteran who punched a security guard as she cleaned up his vomit outside a River North condo pleaded guilty last week in Skokie in exchange for a three-year prison sentence.... Read more

'Fine-Free' Cards For Library Trustees Could Be Cut

The Deerfield Public Library board is pondering putting an end to its potentially illegal practice of providing library trustees the opportunity to be exempt from fines for overdue... Read more

Indicted Ex-Rosemont Cop Drops Attempt At Disability Pension

The former Rosemont police sergeant charged with a pair of suburban armed robberies has abandoned his attempt to receive a disability pension, Pioneer Press reported. Members of... Read more

Skokie Stabbing Followed Dispute Over Truck Repairs: Prosecutors

A judge ordered an 18-year-old Skokie man held without bail after prosecutors said he repeatedly stabbed a friend during an argument about a truck last week. Emmanuel Hernandez,... Read more

Judge Rejects Lawyer's Request To Sell Accused Murderer's Guns

A judge denied a request to release the seized property of the Winnetka man accused of murdering his brother-in-law and attempting to murder his sister in their Northfield home.... Read more

NORTH SHORE REAL ESTATE

Former Governor Sells 'Stunning, Tranquil Oasis' In Winnetka

Former Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner and his wife, Diana, last week sold the Winnetka home they bought new more than two decades ago for about $2.75 million. They put the property on the market... Read more

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• Woman Gets 14 Years After Pleading Guilty To DUI In Fatal Crash
• Illinois State Police Squad Car Struck By SUV In Deerfield
• $250,000 Scam; Aggravated Battery Arrest; BMW SUV Stolen: Winnetka, Glencoe, Northfield Blotters
• Beatings, Scams, Arrests, Threats, Road Rage, Arson: Glenview Blotter
• Out-Of-State Duo Charged With Home Burglary Attempt: Northbrook Blotter
• Man With Warrant Leaves Disabled Car In Work Zone: Highland Park Blotter
• 'Uber Driver Swerving All Over The Road' Charged With DUI: Police

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: July 15 To July 21

LAST WEEK:

• North Shore Week in Headlines, July 14–20: Bicyclist With Diapers | Cubs Owner Tax Bill | Oakton Name Change | Severance Instead Of Termination At Park District | Wilmette Frank Lloyd Wright For Sale | Clerk Censure Considered

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