Kissing Teacher Punished / Elderly Mom Neglect / Wire Fraud Bilking / Million-Dollar Lottery Ticket

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Ex-Lake Forest HS Teacher Guilty of Kissing Student Given Supervision

Albert Macius could see his conviction wiped out if he successfully completes his sentence.

Evanston Woman Avoids Prison for Neglecting Elderly Mother

Police say the elderly woman was covered in feces when she was found at her daughter's home last June.

New Trier Grad Accused of Bilking Investors Out of $1.5M

Clayton Cohn is charged with wire fraud after allegations he used money from more than 35 clients for his own benefit.

Northbrook 7-Eleven Sells Winning $1M Lottery Ticket

But Glenview man from Korea opts for 1-time payout of $600,000.

5 Years in Prison for Man Who Robbed Friend Giving Him a Ride

Dan Sacluti was sentenced this week for pulling a knife on a female friend in Skokie last year.

Patient Sues Skokie Hospital 2 Years After Fall in Intensive Care Unit

The woman says NorthShore University HealthSystem was negligent in not providing proper care.

'Sinister' Plans in Motion for Man with Bombs in His Bedroom: Prosecutor

The Lake County man is being held on a $1 million bail.

Lake Forest, Lake Bluff Must Pay Thousands Back to State

A statewide series of overpayments could have school districts and other taxing bodies in both communities on the hook for more than $350K.

Police, Federal Agencies Investigating Northfield Explosion

Police chief says the incident was isolated and not a threat to the community or schools.

Evanston Gets First New Hotel in 15 Years

The Hyatt House Chicago/Evanston opened recently on Chicago Avenue.

Goodwill Plans to Open in Evanston Plaza

Donation center and resale shop is planned at former A.J. Wright location.

D36 Will Switch to Full-Day Kindergarten in 2017-18

The board approves the change despite concerns about overcrowding at Crow Island School.

Former Northwestern Player Has Connection to the 'Immaculate Reception'

Barry Pearson is no household name, but he has a connection to one of the game's most famous plays.

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• Brawl at La Macchina Cafe Ends With Mob Charges
• Wisconsin Man Leaves Jail, But Cops Pick Him Up for '08 Deerfield Armed Robbery
• 78-Year-Old Man Charged With Disorderly Conduct After Crash: Cops
• Pair Attacked Man Waiting in Line at McDonald's on Howard Street: Cops
• Arrest Made in Shots Fired Incident Outside Tommy Nevin's Pub

WORTH A LOOK

• Will Restaurants Replace Highland Park Theater?
• Wilmette Public Library Hosts Panel of Independent Booksellers
• Gourmet Donut Shop Now Open on Central Street
• On June 14th: Five Seasons Northbrook Hosts Blood Drive
• Syd Rocks Hosts Live "Unplugged" Teen Auditions on June 5
• Skokie Police Win Dodgeball Tournament
• IDF Paratroopers Visit Skokie to Mark Israel's Memorial Day, Independence Day
• New Northwestern Baseball Scoreboard Could be Blacked Out
• Avli Restaurant & Rotisserie Opens in Winnetka

IN MEMORIAM

• North Shore Death Notices: Week of May 15-21
• Lincolnwood Doctor Dies at 102

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