On-Campus Jabs Begin | Restaurant Revived | New Mayor Elected

Miss a day, miss a lot, so take a moment to catch up on some of the past week's headlines from across the North Shore.

$75 Million Gym Upgrade Approved By New Trier High School Board

A capital improvement plan to renovate the east side of New Trier High School's Winnetka campus last week received unanimous approval from the board. The $75 million plan... Read more

Partnership Vaccinates Seniors At Public Housing

A coronavirus vaccination program at public housing for seniors in Evanston launched this week, with more than half of eligible residents taking part in the first event. Residents... Read more

Essential Workers COVID-19 Vaccination Site Opens In New Trier

A first-of-its kind vaccination site run by local firefighters and paramedics has opened at New Trier High School. Local officials hope the pilot program can be replicated as... Read more

Evanston Mayor, 52, Receives Vaccine Ahead Of Front-Line Essential Workers

Evanston Mayor Steve Hagerty admitted Monday that he and other city officials outside the state's definition of the Phase 1b vaccine priority group received COVID-19 vaccinations last... Read more

Interim Superintendent Contract Before Lake Forest School Boards

The boards of Lake Forest's public school districts are scheduled to approve a contract with an interim superintendent Monday evening at a joint meeting. Mike Simeck, the... Read more

Gyros Planet And Taqueria Plans To Remain Open On Church Street

After providing thousands of free meals to families in need during the coronavirus pandemic, the husband-and-wife owners of Gyros Planet and Taqueria were this week considering shuttering... Read more

Evanston Cinemark Movie Theater Closes After Escaping Lease

The private equity firm that owns Evanston's only commercial cinema is without a tenant after the national movie theater chain that has operated it since 1999 was able to terminate... Read more

Daniel Biss Elected Evanston Mayor, Incumbent Aldermen At Risk

Early results from Tuesday's primary election in Evanston indicate voters may have determined the winner of the races for the city's two citywide offices without needing an April... Read more

Lake County Court Employees Join AFSCME After 'Intense' Campaign

More than 160 probation, detention and counseling employees in the Lake County chief judge's office were certified to join the nation's largest public sector union earlier this month.... Read more

Mayor Shares Frustration With COVID-19 Vaccination Process

Highland Park city officials provided an update on efforts to vaccinate residents against the coronavirus at Monday's City Council meeting. Frustrations with the vaccination... Read more

End Of Cash Bail Praised By Lake County's Top Prosecutor

Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart was one of the two chief county prosecutors in Illinois to appear at the signing ceremony Monday for the omnibus criminal law and police accountability... Read more

Six Flags Great America Sets Reopening Date

Six Flags Great America will reopen for the summer in late April. This past week, park officials announced the popular amusement park at 1 Great America Parkway will reopen on... Read more

Lake Co. 'Restaurant Rally’ Gets Underway

Visit Lake County officials are encouraging residents to get out and support local eateries during its 10-day Lake County Restaurant Rally, which will run from Feb. 26 to March 7.... Read more

Walgreens Will Offer Over-The-Counter Coronavirus Test

If you're looking for easier access to COVID-19 testing, Walgreens is hoping to make that a reality this spring. The Deerfield-based company announced earlier this week it has partnered... Read more

NORTH SHORE REAL ESTATE

Globe Corp. CEO Lists Northfield Mansion For $5.2 Million

The fourth-generation chief executive officer of investment company listed his Northfield mansion for sale Wednesday. Built a decade ago by one of his firm's subsidiaries... Read more

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• Unprovoked Attack On Restaurant Patrons In Lake Forest: Blotter
• Suspected Smoker Smashes Glass; Irate Patron Takes Tools: Blotter
• Fires Displace Over A Dozen Residents
• Criminal Damage To Property Warrant Leads To Hefty Bond: Blotter
• Northfield Man Accused Of Retail Theft Twice: Blotter
• Frozen Pipes Leads To Dispute Between Plumbers: Blotter
• Teen Injured In Shooting On Edens Near Northbrook: Police

IN MEMORIUM

• North Shore Death Notices: Feb. 15 To Feb. 22

EARLIER:

• North Shore Week in Headlines, Feb. 15–Feb. 21: Vaccine Site Approved | Mandatory COVID-19 Tests | Roof Collapse | Fatal Shooting Followed Argument At Party | Fire After Gas Line Breached

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