Westfield Parent Sold | Revived Ref Thankful | Coyote Attacks Dog

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 second half of December.

Westfield Old Orchard Owner Sold In Megamall Merger

SKOKIE, IL — The parent company of Old Orchard shopping center has agreed to sell itself to Unibail-Rodamco, Europe's largest real estate investment trust, for nearly $16 billion in a deal that combines... Read more

New Prosecutor Ready For Trial Of Former Coroner Dr. Thomas Rudd

LAKE FOREST, IL — The latest special prosecutor to be assigned to try former Lake County Coroner Dr. Thomas Rudd for perjury appeared in court for the first time Monday. Bernard Murray, of the Illinois... Read more

Revived Ref Thanks 'Guardian Angel' Wheeling Teacher And Cop

WHEELING, IL — The football referee whose life was saved by two high school coaches, including an off-duty Wheeling police officer, gave an emotional thanks to the pair at a board meeting last week.... Read more

Child Porn Charges For Skokie Man Out On Bond For Child Porn

SKOKIE, IL — A man who had already been out on bond awaiting trial on federal charges of possessing child pornography was arrested last week and charged with two new counts for allegedly handing more... Read more

Coyote Attacks Family Dog In North Suburban Backyard: Video

NORTHFIELD, IL — A local dog is expected to make a full recovery after a backyard coyote attack that was caught on tape Wednesday. Boozer, a 14-pound cairn terrier had just stepped outside into the... Read more

Mike Lubelfeld Hired As New NSSD112 Superintendent

HIGHLAND PARK, IL — The North Shore School District 112 Board of Education Tuesday approved the hiring of Michael Lubelfeld as its new superintendent. Lubelfeld is a former teacher and principal at... Read more

ETHS Board Adopts Controversial Confidentiality Policy

EVANSTON, IL — Limits on freedom of speech and state open records laws could be tested by a newly adopted confidentiality policy, which prompted talk of a lawsuit from civil libertarians even prior... Read more

New Pizza Restaurant Coming To Highwood

HIGHWOOD, IL — A family-owned artisanal pizza place is opening up its second location next week at in downtown Highwood. Slyce Coal Fired Pizza, which recently celebrated its seventh anniversary in... Read more

Lake County Deputy Rebecca Loeb Heads To 'Live PD' Studio

BUFFALO GROVE, IL — Lake County Sheriff's Deputy Rebecca Loeb brought her signature pink handcuffs, legal and law enforcement expertise to the broadcast studio in an appearance as a guest analyst... Read more

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• Knife-Throwing Drunk Woman Smashed Car, Drove On Sidewalk: Cops
• Drunk Wisconsin Man Steals Wheels, Crashes Into Semi: Police
• Group Grabs Over $3,000 In Clothes From The Glen: Glenview Crimes
• Suspect Threatens To Post Video, Demands Money: Skokie Crimes
• 16 Cartons Snatched In Smash And Grab: Highland Park Crimes
• Fleeing Trio Of Dick's Shoplifters Caught: Northbrook Crimes
• $5000+ In Jewelry, Flatware Stolen In Winnetka Break-In: Glencoe, Northfield Winnetka Police Blotters
• Trio Of Smash-And-Grabs At Winnetka Ice Arena: Police
• Artwork Stolen From Sheridan Road Estate: Wilmette Crimes
• 15-Year-Old Robbed 13-Year-Old With BB Gun: Evanston Cops
• Map: Evanston Shots Fired Reports For 2017
• Person Of Interest ID'd In Evanston Doughnut Shop Burglaries
• Wilmette Man Charged In Alleged 2014 Sexual Assault

WORTH A LOOK

• 620 Kids In Need Meet Santa, Receive Gifts
• Deerfield High School Breaks School Chest Record
• Northbrook Teen Killed In Eastbound I-88 Crash
• Weber Center Varnish Found Safe, Skokie Park District Says
• Lake Bluff Backyard Chicken Coop Pilot Program Heads To Board
• Highland Park City Council Approves New TIF District
• Bears Player Supports Abused Kids With Cleats
• Property Tax Levy Hike Adopted By Glencoe District 35 Board
• Evanston City Council Approves 2018 Budget, Library Tax Levy, FOIA Policy
• Glenview District 34 Board Approves 2017 Tax Levy
• Domestic Violence Survivor Is Empowered by A Safe Place
• North Shore New Year's Events: 2018 Guide

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Dec. 5 - Dec. 11
• Obituary: Janice Cohn, 92
• Obituary: Geraldine 'Geri' Horak, 81
• Obituary: Mary 'Molly' McKimmy, 54

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• North Shore Headlines: Abuse Allegations | New Restaurants | Store Closings | Jail Suit | Layoffs Announced | Chiropractor, Financial Adviser Sentenced | Bullying In Township Office | Local Skaters Head To Nationals

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