Cold Case Reopens | Food Truck Ban | Window Display Draws Ire

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.

Missing Person: Possible Break In 1982 Cold Case

Police are investigating a lead relating to a missing person cold case from the winter of 1982 in Northbrook. The new information is connected to the case of Linda H. Seymour,... Read more
MORE: No Human Remains Found At Northbrook Residence: Police

'Antisemitic' Display Draws Ire In Wilmette Window

Village officials and residents are denouncing a display in the window of a Wilmette condominium building as antisemitic and offensive. A 6-foot vampire mannequin has stood... Read more

Jackpot: Pot Shop Lottery Reform Plan Passes Illinois House

As the spring legislative session heads into its final week, Illinois state representatives on Tuesday passed a bill that aims to clear the way for nearly 200 additional cannabis... Read more

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Skokie Rallies Against Antisemitism After Hate Crime At Synagogue

Several hundred demonstrators gathered in Skokie to condemn antisemitism, a week after the window of a local synagogue was smashed in a suspected hate crime. Sunday's rally... Read more

'Racist' Policy Repealed: Evanston Beaches Now Free On Weekends

The Evanston City Council voted Monday to phase out the city's policy of charging its residents for access to public beaches. Starting this week, Evanston residents will... Read more

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Amazon Special Use Permit Request Goes To Plan Commission

Despite concerns about the effect on traffic in the area, village staff recommend the Skokie Plan Commission approve a request for a special use permit for an Amazon package delivery... Read more

City's Food Truck Ban Set To Be Lifted, At Least Temporarily

Lake Forest city staff are drawing up an ordinance to permit the operation of food trucks in certain circumstances after a majority of aldermen indicated last week they would support... Read more

Valli Produce Bags $20 Million Profit From Sale Of Evanston Plaza

The owners of Valli Produce recently sold the shopping center where their Evanston store is located for more than $20 million more than they paid for it less than six years earlier.... Read more

Defendant Sentenced After Skipping Out Before Verdict In County's 1st In-Person Jury Trial In A Year

The first person to stand trial before a jury of their peers since the coronavirus pandemic tossed a wrench into the gears of the criminal law system last year evidently had little... Read more

'School Of Rock' Drummer Struck And Killed By Car While Biking

Kevin Clark, the local musician and Highland Park native who appeared in the movie "School of Rock," died early Wednesday after he was struck by a car while riding his bike in... Read more

NORTH SHORE REAL ESTATE

Pair Of Podiatrists Sells Historic Estate

A restored historic estate on a cul-de-sac in east Lake Forest sold this week for $2.1 million, more than 15 years after the sellers first put it on the market with a $4.7 million... Read more

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Former Mayor Designed This Restored 1892 Queen Anne

One of the few surviving designs by a leading Chicago architect of the 19th Century — one of Highland Park's most prominent early residents — sold this month for... Read more

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• Purse Thieves Rob Neiman Marcus; Nails Found In Car Tire: Blotter
• LGBTQ Unity Flag Damaged; Possible HVAC Repair Fraud: Blotter
• Operating Watercraft Under The Influence Arrests Return: Blotter
• Woman Dragged, Hit By Car While Fleeing Domestic Situation: Cops
• Accused Hit-And-Run Driver Turns Self In: Blotters

IN MEMORIUM

• North Shore Death Notices: May 17 To May 23

EARLIER:

• North Shore Week in Headlines, May 16–May 22: Library Wins Top Honor | Synagogue Hate Crime | County Board Seat | School Sued Over Sex Abuse Allegations | Suspected Explosives Keep Beach Closed | Local Grocery Entrepreneurs

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