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United Apologizes to Northwestern Chaplain

  • The company released a statement apologizing to Tahera Ahmad, who claims a flight attendant discriminated against her on a weekend flight.

Woman Who Grew Up in Lake Forest Killed in Chicago Bus Crash

  • Aimee Coath was a graduate of Woodlands Academy.

ETHS Student Hit by Car Thursday

  • The 17-year-old was riding his bike.

Skokie Man Has Attended Every Blackhawks Home Game Since 1966

  • Through nearly a half-century of home games, there’s one thing Bob Gertenrich hasn’t seen, however.

Rauner’s Racing Board Appointment Has Ties to Corrupt Loan Firm

  • Lake Forest resident Jeff Brincat appointed after being part of $2 billion “book-cooking scheme” that sent his father to prison.

Mother of Man Saved from Suicide Attempt Pleas for Continued Mental Health Funding

  • Mother of man who cops saved from ledge of Maple Avenue parking garage thanks a local treatment facility.

Donnelly Home in Lake Forest Sold for $6 Million

  • Melody Road estate had been in family of printing firm for 60 years.

Pita Inn Moves to Larger Space on Dempster Street

  • The popular restaurant opens its largest location yet in the village where it all started.

Grammy Nominee to Headline Summer Solstice

  • Benefit to take place June 27 at Unity Church.

Lake Bluff Man Named National Doctor of the Year

  • Scott Zeller, an alum of Lake Forest High School, was recognized in April by the National Council for Behavioral Health.

Aurelio’s Pizza May Be Opening in Highwood

  • South suburban pizza chain made north side debut in Arlington Heights. Location in Highwood and Lake View are next.

Tom Hanks’ Son Says He Should Be Able to Use N-Word

  • Rapper’s video suggests nation should move on from negative connotation of word, which he says can be used out of “camaraderie and love.”

Gym Owner Concerned About Possible Pot Dispensary Next Door

  • Owner of CrossFit gym worried some may break into his business trying to get the product next door.

Shops at GlenPointe Could Sell For $75 Million

  • Glenview shopping center featuring Mariano’s is now for sale.

Evanston Ranked Among Worst Baseball Cities in U.S.

  • WalletHub study that looked at nearly 300 cities could only find four worse than Evanston.

Glencoe Woman is Longest Running Cubs Season Ticket Holder

  • Carol Hadden has had seats behind the home team’s dugout at Wrigley Field for more than 40 years.

Ravinia Principal to Get More Than $100K in Severance Pay

  • Terms of agreement show Ellen Mauer will receive the pay in exchange for a voluntary resignation.

Blogger Puzzled By “Blind Child Crossing” Sign

  • Ed Hammerman wants to know what is taking so long. Does he have a point?

Glenview Cops Accused of Perjury Still on Paid Leave

  • State’s Attorney investigation has taken 13 months as officers who apparently lied in court have raked in $250,000 from taxpayers.

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