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The Top North Shore Patch Stories of 2014
From Evanston to Lake Forest, we rundown the most popular Patch stories of the year.
2014 proved to be quite a year for news on the North Shore of Chicago. From sexual scandals and tragic accidents to local residents and businesses making a name for themselves on the national stage, there was no shortage of good headlines.
We are sharing with you some of our most-read and compelling stories Patch put out this year. So without further ado (and in no particular order), here are the biggest North Shore news stories of 2014.
Evanston - NU Says Prof Engaged in ‘Inappropriate Sexual Advances,’ Was Disciplined
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A Northwestern University philosophy professor spent an evening in Chicago drinking with a freshman student, kissed her and slept in his bed with her, according to court papers the school filed on Friday in response to a lawsuit from the student.
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Deerfield - Charter Bus Filled with Kids Catches Fire in Deerfield
A charter bus carrying Indiana middle schoolers and chaperones to Great America caught fire after blowing a tire on the Tristate Tollway in Deerfield Wednesday.
Lake Forest - Family Selling Lovell’s of Lake Forest
Jay and Darice Lovell are selling their Lake Forest restaurant, along with the Waukegan Road mansion that houses it and the land it sits on, according to an article in the Lake Forester.
Winnetka - 12 Boys Arrested for Sexting at NewTrier Will Be Sent to Peer Jury
A dozen teen-age boys at New Trier High School have been arrested following a monthlong investigation into sexting in which “lewd, nude photos of students” were distributed via text and Facebook.
Evanston - ‘Time Out’ Dubs Evanston ‘Hottest Place to Eat’
You probably already knew this, but it’s nice to hear others agree: Evanston’s restaurant scene is hopping.
Winnetka - Winnetka Teen Remembered for Intelligence, Integrity
Sarah McCausland loved music, had a passion for knowledge and wasn’t afraid to voice her opinions.
Evanston - $1.6M Evanston Home Was Owned by Tinkertoy Founder
The stately Ridge Avenue home for sale has six bedrooms, more than 4,500 square feet, and its own little piece of history.
Deerfield - Second Brother of Deerfield Drowning Victim Dies from Gunshot Wound
Mark Grundei, 50, who was involved in a shooting in Huntley that claimed the life of his younger brother, has also died, according to the Daily Herald.
Highland Park - A Synagogue Closing Hurts Us All Congregation Bnai Torah of Highland Park, an institution more than 60 years old, will close its doors on June 30th. It is one of several once prominent synagogues across the county facing declining memberships, overwhelming financial burdens and competition from secular institutions.
Highland Park - Highland Park Chiropractor Charged with Sexually Assaulting Client
A Highland Park chiropractor is facing sexual assault charges after police say he inappropriately touched a young woman during a treatment session.
Kenilworth - Julia Collins of Illinois Now Has 3rd Highest ‘Jeopardy’ Win Streak
Julia Collins has now won 18 games. If she wins on Friday’s airing of Jeopardy, she will move into second place on the all-time wins list.
Highland Park - Highland Park Businessman Killed in Plane Crash
A Highland Park businessman was killed in a Florida plane crash Saturday that injured his teen-aged daughter and her friend.
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