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Widow Ramis Sued / Redhead Festival II / North Shore Tie to Supreme Court / Piccolo Moving
Recent North Shore News: Irish-dancing firefighter / New Portillo's in Deerfield / Howard Street bank robbed

Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's catch up on the week:
Harold Ramis' Widow Sued by Film Great's Longtime Attorney
- A Northfield lawyer who represented Harold Ramis for years says his widow owes him thousands.
Chicago's North Shore is Getting Another Redhead Festival
- Redheads near and far to take part in a carrot cake contest and record-breaking ginger photo in June.
Obama Nominates Lincolnwood Native Merrick Garland to United States Supreme Court
- President selects the 1970 Niles West High School graduate to replace Antonin Scalia on nation's highest court.
Piccolo Theatre Plans to Relocate from Evanston Metra Station
- Growing theatre company is seeking a new performance space for the 2016-17 season.
Gold Medal-Winning Irish Dancer is an Evanston Firefighter
- Colleen Martin-Hanley had a stellar career as an Irish Dancer. Now she's driving one of the trucks for the Evanston Fire Department.
Portillo's is Coming to Deerfield This Year
- Popular Chicagoland hot dog chain will open 1970s themed restaurant on Lake Cook Road.
US Bank Robbed on Howard Street Friday Afternoon
- The suspect was seen fleeing on foot toward Chicago with $3,000.
Music Tutor Accused of Having Sexual Contact with 15-Year Old Student
- Police say they witnessed the contact between a 32-year-old Chicago man and the student in Lake Forest last month.
Bakery Owner Honored for Autism Inclusiveness
- Jean Kroll of 'Sugar & Space Extraordinary Treats' was recognized by a nonprofit for her work in creating employment opportunities.
Every D112 Precinct Voted Against Referendum Tuesday
- Take a look at a precinct-by-precinct breakdown of the North Shore School District 112 referendum vote.
'Solidarity' Rally Planned Sunday in Evanston
- Anti-hate groups to meet at Fountain Square to show support for Muslims.
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- Chicago Man Gets 2 Years for Attempted Child Abduction in Skokie
- Man Exposed Himself in Car Outside Business: Cops
- Starbucks' Tip-Stealing Woman Sought by Deerfield Police
- Racist, Homophobic Slurs Found in Northwestern Chapel; 2 Students Charged
- Caller Threatens to 'Get Gun and Shoot Everything Up' at Lake County Jail: Police
- Stolen Pizza Truck Police Chase Rolls Through Lake Forest
WORTH A LOOK
- Local Military Children Honored as America's Unsung Heroes at Kid's Rank's Annual Ball
- Frum Meets With Korean Official to Discuss Relations
- Red Oak Elementary Names Next Principal
- Horizon Pharma CEO Gets Huge Raise
- Booze Thieves Used Link Card for Some Items: Cops
- Coffee Shop Likely to Open at The Daily Grind Location
- Glenbrook South Grad Coaches NYC Team to City Title
- ETHS Girls Basketball Coach Resigns
IN MEMORIAM
- Longtime Highland Park Businessman Dies in Florida Plane Crash
- Ross Freeland, Beloved ETHS Teacher and Coach, Passes Away
- North Shore Death Notices, Week of March 7-13
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