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Northbrook Year In Review: Top Local Stories Of 2017
As we come to the end of 2017, here are some of our top Northbrook stories from the past year.
NORTHBROOK, 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 in Northbrook over the past year. We saw opposition from organized members of the community derail plans for an assisted living development, turnover at the police department and among local politicians, local therapy dogs dispatched around the country, a suspect identified in Northbrook's first murder in years and a Glenbrook North Student file a lawsuit against the school while a longtime staffer was arrested and fired.
So take a moment to have a stroll down memory lane and peruse Patch's most memorable Northbrook stories of 2017, in no particular order:
GBN Student Expelled Over Grade Hacking Sues
NORTHBROOK, IL — A Glenbrook North High School sophomore has filed a lawsuit against the school district, seeking to stop his expulsion for participating in a hack of the school’s grading system.... Read more
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New Northbrook Police Chief Announced
NORTHBROOK, IL — The Village of Northbrook is pleased to announce the appointment of Roger L. Adkins Jr. as... Read more
- Northbrook Police Chief Announces Retirement Date
- With A Combined 64 Years Of Service, A Pair Of Senior Northbrook Officers Retire
- Northbrook Fire Chief Announces Retirement
105-Unit Assisted Living Development Rejected By Northbrook Board
NORTHBROOK, IL — The Northbrook Village Board agreed unanimously Tuesday to reject... Read more
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- Developers Not Giving Up On Heritage Woods Despite 2nd Rejection By Plan Commission
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Therapy Dogs Offer Respite For Las Vegas Mass-Shooting Victims, Responders
NORTHBROOK, IL — Not all of the injuries suffered during the Las Vegas massacre are visible, and they can’t all be healed with surgery. Enter “comfort dogs,” which are being flown from across... Read more
Northbrook Rep. Elaine Nekritz Stepping Down
NORTHBROOK, IL — Saying she wishes to create an opportunity for a new leader to tackle the state's "tremendous problems", eight-term State Rep. Elaine Nekritz (D-Northbrook) will not seek re-election... Read more
Armed Bank Robber Used Dealership Car In Northbrook Bank Heist: FBI
NORTHBROOK, IL — A Waukegan man accused of robbing a Northbrook bank at gunpoint last month was ordered detained in federal court Monday, according to the FBI. Francisco Martinez, 24, of the 800 block... Read more
Sleep Apnea Testing Company Bilked Medicare For Millions: Feds
WHEELING, IL — The federal government has joined in on a pair of whistleblower lawsuits that accuse the founder and vice president of a local sleep diagnostics company of paying illegal kickbacks,... Read more
International Manhunt For Northbrook Murder Suspect
NORTHBROOK, IL — An international manhunt for the suspect in the murder of a Northbrook attorney spans from Aurora, to Mexico, Canada and to the Philippines, as the man believed to have strangled... Read more
Family Of Fraudulent Chiropractor Gets Federal Prison
CHICAGO, IL — Three family members have been sentenced to federal prison terms ranging up to seven years for charges relating to a over-billing scheme involving faking medical records and offering... Read more
Katy Perry Visits Northbrook Court To Dine In Darkness
NORTHBROOK, IL — Katy Perry visited a pop-up restaurant at a Northbrook mall Monday ahead of performing two shows at the United Center. Perry was pictured with her tour crew, fans and staff from ... Read more
No Minimum Wage Increase Or Mandatory Sick Leave Coming To Northbrook
UPDATE 11:20 p.m. After hearing from members of the public on both sides of the issue, Northbrook village trustees decided late Tuesday to opt out of Cook County's ordinance... Read more
40 Guns Confiscated From Suspended Glenbrook North Hall Monitor
NORTHBROOK, IL — The Glenbrook North High School employee charged with impersonating a cop and illegally carrying a loaded gun on campus was ordered to turn over dozens... Read more
- Fake Badge Fails As Excuse For Glenbrook North Employee's Gun
- Gun-Wielding Hall Monitor Parts Ways With High School
- Indicted GBN Employee Rescinds Resignation, Gets Fired
$81.4 Million Price For Tapestry Glenview Apartments
NORTHBROOK, IL — A 290-unit apartment complex on the border of Glenview and Northbrook was sold... Read more
Stole Safe On Tape, Seen With Handgun, Northbrook 21-Year-Old Nabbed: Cops
NORTHBROOK, IL — A 21-year-old Northbrook man was arrested and faces multiple felonies after detectives allegedly identified him as the suspect in the theft of a safe. Police said an investigation... Read more
Maintenance Worker Fatally Crushed By Lawn Mower At Northbrook Golf Course
NORTHBROOK, IL — A lawn worker at a country club died after being pinned below a riding mower Saturday afternoon. Richard L. Bowden, 62, mowed lawns at Greenacre Country Club in Northbrook.... Read more
Northbrook Election Results: Caucus Slate Wins
NORTHBROOK, IL — The votes are in from Northbrook's only competitive race from Tuesday's Consolidated Election. Independent candidate and firefighter Scott Bush sought to persuade voters to buck the... Read more
Mom Delivers Baby On Edens Spur In Northbrook
NORTHBROOK, IL — A woman who delivered a baby on the side of the highway Tuesday morning is in good condition. The pregnant woman was in labor and driving herself to the hospital alone shortly after... Read more
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