First U.S. Redheads Festival on North Shore / Evanston Cop Stops Suicide Jumper / Evanston Targets Sex and Drugs / Woman Sues Skokie Salon for Hair Loss

A Festival of Redheads Planned for Chicago’s North Shore

• The first Redhead Days Festival in the United States is planned for June 6 and 7 in the city of Highwood.

Video: Evanston Cop Prevents a Suicide Jump

• The off-duty detective grabs a suicidal man before he jumps from the Maple Avenue parking garage Sunday evening.

Evanston Tries to Decrease Sex and Drug Dealing at Sheridan Square

• Limiting parking access in the area will be tested over six-month period.

Skokie Salon Caused Woman to Lose Hair: Suit

• Woman says employees at Gigi’s Coiffure were negligent in performing a hair straightening treatment.

New Trier Sued For Overlooking Former Cheerleader’s Concussion

• Athletic staff accused of not contacting proper medical personnel following injury in 2012.

Evanston Man Charged With Abusing Toddler Son

• Domarius Walker allegedly hit child in the head with bricks and whipped him with a belt.

Artisan Shop & Gallery Closes After Nearly 50 Years in Wilmette

• The store moved to Plaza del Lago in the 1970s.

Lake Forest Man Tried to Scare Dog Owner With Shotgun: Cops

• John Zajac faces charges of disorderly conduct and reckless conduct from Franklin Place incident.

Lack of Attachment Caused Evanston Porch Collapse: Official

• Building inspector says deck was not attached to house at time of collapse.

New Trier Rowing Teams Sweep Midwest Championships

• 15 boats were medalists at competition in Ohio earlier this month.

Elm Place Special Education Teacher Elizabeth Hodge Wins Local Golden Apple

• Northwood teachers Suzanne Sosnowski and Bill Steinbach were finalists for Highland Park Community Foundation award.

Posh Essentials to Host Girls Naughty Night Out

• Women invited to explore their 50 Shades of Gray during a night with the newest summer skin, swimwear and sex toys.

Controversy Surrounds Possible LFHS Principal Pick

• Dr. Chala Holland has been called too controversial for the post.

Longtime Beth Shalom Rabbi to Retire

• Rabbi Carl Wolkin became Beth Shalom’s third rabbi back in 1980.

Woman Sues Walgreens, Claims Company is Responsible for Son’s Overdose and Her Attempted Suicide

• Walgreens is accused of doling out excessive amounts of narcotics over a four-year span.

• Lake Bluff Woman Catches Alleged Burglar in Garage
• Cops Seek Man Who Stole $5K Worth of Prada Bags From Skokie Highway Store
• Glenview Police Involved in 2 Missing Person Cases
• BMW Egg’d Overnight on Leonard Wood Drive

GOOD NEWS

• North Shore Towns Dominate Niche List of Best Suburbs
• HPHS Basketball Star Signs Letter of Intent
• HPHS Duo Named King and Queen at “Enchantment Under the Sea” Prom
• Street Sign To Recognize School’s Model UN Accomplishment
• 16 Sets of Twins Make Up Class of 2015 at Glenbrook North
• HPHS Alum Delivers Student Commencement Speech at University of Illinois
• DHS Gymnast Wins State Vault Title

LOCAL VOICES

• Donate Your Used Greeting Cards
• Beelow’s NorthShore Brings a Taste of Farm Life to Downtown Highland Park
• Antiques + Modernism Winnetka Kicks Off its 2015 Show at Material Possessions
• Deerfield Warriors 9 Red Champs in Kenilworth-Winnetka

IN REMEMBRANCE

• Winnetka Man Died Suddenly While At College in Vermont
• Former Owner of North Shore Kosher Bakery Has Died
• Longtime Lake Forest College Professor Remembered for Being Pioneer in Holography

THINGS TO DO

• Rock & Roll Kidz with Wendy Morgan
• Festival of Fine Arts is This Weekend in Deerfield
• The Ice Queen and Snow Princess Visit Elawa Farm!
• Little Legends Soccer Academy: Summer Clinics

WOW! HOUSE

• Sheridan Road Home Sold for More Than $6 Million
• Schweppe Estate on Lakefront With 28 Rooms
• Wow! House: Tastefully Decorated Winnetka Mansion With Pool Table and Hot Tub

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• Local Jobs: Ashley Ellis, Takeda, Advantech Solutions

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