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Lake Forest Year In Review: Top Local Stories Of 2017
As we come to the end of 2017, here are some of our top Lake Forest stories from the past year.
LAKE FOREST, IL — The year is almost complete, so as we wind down the holiday season and prepare to head into 2018, let's take a look back at some of the most notable stories from Lake Forest over the past year. During the last 12 months, we've witnessed new local businesses set up shop, investigations into abuse allegations dating back decades, a murder at a recent holiday party and arrests for a drug company CEO and a trio of alleged armed robbers who carried out one of the all-time worst-ever escape plans, according to police.
So let's take a few moments to have a stroll down memory lane and peruse Patch's most memorable Lake Forest stories of 2017, in no particular order:
Lake Forest Halloween Party Homicide: 'People Of Interest' ID'd
LAKE FOREST, IL — At least half a dozen people of interest have been identified in connection with the fatal shooting of a North Chicago teen outside a crowded costume party in Lake Forest last month,... Read more
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Ravinia Cuts Ties With James Levine Over Sex Abuse Allegations
HIGHLAND PARK, IL — Following sexual assault allegations against its former conductor and musical director, Ravinia Festival said it has "severed all ties" with James Levine, who had been due to begin... Read more
- 3 Men Accuse Ravinia Conductor James Levine Of Sexual Abuse
- No Sex Abuse Charges Against James Levine In Lake County: Police
Lake Forest Artist Opens Downtown Lake Bluff Art Studio
LAKE BLUFF, IL — The owner of a new art studio is bringing more than three decades of experience in commercial and fine art, a diverse range of skills and her two grown daughters together to help... Read more
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Swanky Gun Club Emphasizes Safety As It Applies For Liquor License
LAKE FOREST, IL — A new gun range in unincorporated Lake Forest has been receiving rave reviews from customers who praise it as being especially clean, spacious and professionally run. ... Read more
Ex-Lake Bluff Teacher Charged In 1985 Sex Crime
LAKE BLUFF, IL — The Lake County state's attorney announced it has charged former Lake Bluff teacher Charles T. Ritz with one count of public indecency and lewd exposure. The charge was brought in... Read more
- Ex-Teacher Pleads Guilty To Lewd Conduct With Students
- Former Teacher Charged With Sex Crime Released On Bail
Cops Give Tired Cabbie A Break, Workout
LAKE BLUFF, IL — Instead of writing up a ticket for a driver they'd just pulled over, Lake Bluff police briefly did some late night personal training on the road. Around 1 a.m. on Friday morning,... 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
Lake Forest McDonald's To Be Replaced By Bank
LAKE FOREST, IL — The quaint McDonald's location at 884 South Waukegan Road in Lake Forest will... Read more
Akorn Chair Resigns, Charged With Bribing To Prescribe Opioids
LAKE FOREST, IL — The chairman of the Lake Forest-based Akorn Pharmaceuticals has resigned after being arrested in Arizona and charged with leading a nationwide conspiracy to bribe doctors to prescribe... Read more
3 Charged In Lake Bluff Armed Robbery, Chase Ending In Police Station
LAKE BLUFF, IL — Three Chicago men have been charged with eight felonies each in connection with an armed robbery and police chase beginning at a Lake Bluff shopping center. Around 4:13 p.m. Friday,... Read more
Knife-Wielding Teen Robber Beaten By Cellphone Arrested: Police
LAKE FOREST, IL — Police arrested a 16-year-old Lake Forest boy on Monday accused of trying to rob a woman with a large kitchen knife before fleeing when she beat him with her cell phone. Police said... Read more
State Of Emergency Declared Over Lake County Flooding
LAKE COUNTY, IL — The rain may have let up, but the cleanup work has not, and Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor signed a proclamation late Wednesday declaring that severe flooding has created... Read more
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