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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.

Bears Submit Bid To Buy Arlington International Racecourse

Well, Arlington Heights, are you ready for some football? Ted Phillips, president and CEO of the Chicago Bears, said Thursday the team is interested in buying Arlington International... Read more

FBI Raids Home Of Ex-Evanston Township High School Football Star

The home of a former Evanston Township High School football star was raided by what he described as more than a dozen heavily armed FBI agents last week in North Hollywood. Now an actor... Read more

Lincolnwood Town Center Owner Declares Bankruptcy

The owner of Lincolnwood Town Center and more than 100 other shopping centers filed for bankruptcy Sunday, citing the "compounding and devastating impact" of the COVID-19 pandemic... Read more

Chicago Botanic Garden To Begin Charging For Admission

The Chicago Botanic Garden will begin to charge for admission next year for the first time since it was founded in 1972. The new fee for non-members will coincide with a reduction... Read more

For The Love Of The Game: Buddy Ball Brings Players Together

Baseball is a game where being a great teammate can make all the difference. Glenview Blaze Baseball teaches this concept,... Read more

Antisemitic Threats Lead To Probation For Waukegan Man

A Waukegan man who pleaded guilty to threatening an Arizona attorney last year was sentenced Tuesday to six months of house arrest and five years probation. Kevin Kerr, 51,... Read more

Helmut Jahn-Designed Evanston Office Building Up For Sale

The downtown Evanston office building designed by the late world-renowned architect Helmut Jahn is set to change hands for the third time since the Great Recession. The eight-story... Read more

New Dog Care Franchise Opening In Deerfield

A new pet store catered to dogs exclusively is set to open June 26 in Deerfield. The Dog Stop, a franchise with more than 20 locations, will operate at 495 Lake Cook Road. The... Read more

Live Theater Set To Return At New Venue In Glenview

Lovers of local theater can rejoice in knowing that live performances are soon returning to the area. The Oil Lamp Theater announced its 2021 "Season Under the Stars" with performances... Read more

Evanston Leaf Blower Policy Changes Hedged By City Council

Alderpeople agreed to reduce the amount of time when the use of gas-powered leaf blowers is permitted in Evanston but scrapped other proposed changes to the city's policies. Staff... Read more

Illinois FOID Card Changes Headed To Governor's Desk

Lawmakers approved changes to Illinois gun laws this week that backers say will streamline the state's backlogged gun licensing process and keep firearms away from people forbidden... Read more

NORTH SHORE REAL ESTATE

Marshall Field Sells Massive Lake Forest Estate For $6.2 Million

A great-great-grandson of Marshall Field sold a massive Lake Forest estate for $6.2 million this week. Offering the "utmost in privacy and unsurpassed natural beauty,"... Read more

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• Violation Of Stalking Order Leads To Arrest: Blotter
• Woman Collecting Cigarette Butts Accused Of Trespassing: Blotter
• Baseball Gloves Stolen From Dick's; Missing Car Found: Blotter
• Hit-And-Run DUI Driver Found Hiding In Skokie Lagoons: Blotter
• Woman Arrested Twice In 10 Days Over Highland Park Crash: Blotter
• Vomiting Wilmette Man Found With Illegal Gun In Skokie: Police
• Sexual Assault Charges Filed In Attack On Girl, 16, On Bike Path

IN MEMORIUM

• North Shore Death Notices: June 7 To June 15

EARLIER:

• North Shore Week in Headlines, June 6–June 12: Fatal Fall | Riot Charges Filed | Explosive Tossed | Summer Music Festivals Return | Most Expensive Home Sale | $35B Leveraged Buyout | Teen Assaulted

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