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Miss a day, miss a lot, why not take a moment to catch up on some of the past week's headlines from across the North Shore as we enter the final week of the year.
$192,000 Spent On Amtrak Lobbying Without Council Approval
LAKE FOREST, IL — The revelation that Lake Forest paid more than $192,000 to lobbyists to push for an Amtrak stop without approval from the City Council has prompted a review of how the city handles... Read more
Supreme Court Rules Against Highland Park In Bike Trail Lawsuit
HIGHLAND PARK, IL — The Illinois Supreme Court ruled that people have the right to sue local governments when they are injured on bike paths, finding in favor of a Wilmette woman who sued Highland... Read more
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Glenview Skater First To Make Olympic Short Track Team
GLENVIEW, IL — A Glenview native is returning to the Olympic Games after coming out on top at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for short track skating. Lana Gehring, 27, qualified after winning both 1500-meter... Read more
Park Evanston Apartment Tower Sold For $127 Million
EVANSTON, IL — A $127 million deal for the 24-story Park Evanston building is the priciest purchase of apartments in the Chicago suburbs so far in 2017, according to Crain's Chicago Business. New... Read more
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Skokie Settles Housing Discrimination Complaint
SKOKIE, IL — The Village of Skokie has settled a housing discrimination complaint... Read more
In Eminent Domain Step, Des Plaines City Council Condemns Theater
DES PLAINES, IL — The Des Plaines City Council moved Monday to take over a historic cinema through eminent domain by voting 7-1 to begin condemnation proceedings on the Des Plaines Theater at 1476... Read more
Evanston Says Skokie Still Has No Answer To Water Lawsuit
EVANSTON, IL — Lawyers for the City of Evanston filed a motion Wednesday asking for default judgement in a lawsuit against its north suburban neighbors. The Village... Read more
Highland Park Cyclist Supports IDF On 6-Day Bike Trip
HIGHLAND PARK, IL — A Highland Park cyclist was among four local riders who traveled to Israel this fall to take part in an intense six-day bicycle ride through through the country to benefit the... Read more
Sleep Apnea Testing Company Bilked Medicare For Millions: Feds
WHEELING, IL — The federal government has joined in on a pair of whistleblower lawsuits that accuse the founder and vice president of a local sleep diagnostics company of paying illegal kickbacks,... Read more
Dine-In Movie Theater Opens At Old Orchard
SKOKIE, IL — The first of two new movie theaters at the Old Orchard mall opened up this week with six screens. The new dine-in concept from CMX Cinemas hopes to become a "community destination" by... Read more
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- Shots Fired After Niles North Basketball Game
- Northbrook Woman Crushed In Glenview Crash
- 'Bowling Equipment' Find, Check Forgery, Footprints Seen: Blotter
- 5 Counts Of Child Porn Charges For Chicago Man: Glenview Police
- Armed Robbers Take 15 iPads From Store On Dempster: Skokie Crimes
- Motorist Stopped In Traffic Charged With DUI: Glenview Crimes
- Snow Tracks Lead To Wheaton Suspect: Lake Forest Crime Reports
- 5 Jackets Stolen By 6 Shoplifters: Highland Park Crime Reports
- Phony Neighbor's Chat Distracts During Burglary: Northbrook Crimes
- Chicago Woman Killed In 1-Car Glenview Crash
- 'Bearded' Bandit: Serial Bank Robber Strikes Suburbs
WORTH A LOOK
- 5 Illinois Counties Sue Drug Companies Over Rampant Opioid Use
- Northwestern Not Worried About Endowment Tax
- North Shore Restaurants Open On Christmas
- Township Supervisor Criticized For Response To Harassment Scandal
- One Winnetka Revisions To Be Reviewed Before Recommendation
- Evanston Among Best Suburbs For Food-Lovers
- John Hughes' Widow Donates $500,000 To Deerpath Golf Course
- YWCA Names New HR Manager
- Vote By Mail In 2018 Lake County Primary Elections
- Northbrook To Buy 2 Drones For Police, Fire, Other Uses
- Lake Bluff Backyard Chicken Coop Pilot Program Heads To Board
- Weber Center Varnish Found Safe, Skokie Park District Says
- Northbrook Raises Property Tax Levy By Over 17 Percent
- Kids Museum CEO Named Business Person Of Year By Glenview Chamber
- Lake Forest Student Wins Cover Art Contest
- North Shore New Year's Events: 2018 Guide
REAL ESTATE
- Unique Charm In Sprawling Riverwoods Ranch
- Formal French Living Amid Ravines Of Highland Park
- What Does $1 Million Buy You In Winnetka, Glencoe and Northfield
- How Much Home Does $500,000 Buy You In Highland Park?
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