Saliva Test Certified | PAC Violates Law | Bookstore Sues Amazon

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.

Safeguard Saliva Testing Program Certified After State Scrutiny

The company behind the saliva-based coronavirus testing programs at more than a dozen north and west suburban school districts sought and last month received certification to conduct "screening"... Read more

Political Committee Violated Campaign Finance Laws, Own Filing Says

The political action committee formed last month to support four incumbents and one challenger in Evanston's aldermanic races released campaign finance data for the first time Thursday.... Read more

Amazon Accused Of Price-Fixing Conspiracy By Independent Bookstore

An independent Evanston bookstore has filed a federal class action lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the dominant online retailer of conspiring with the nation's largest publishers... Read more

Renowned Retired Nurse Vaccinated In Longtime Former Workplace

An acclaimed Lake Forest Hospital nurse returned to her longtime workplace to receive her first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Jean Ewing, 92, of Waukegan, spent 21 years... Read more

Two Outgoing Village Trustees Endorse Independent Candidate

Two of the four outgoing candidates on the Skokie Village Board have endorsed an independent candidate for trustee. Seven candidates are running for four-year terms on the six-member... Read more

Director Of The House Tutoring Lounge 'Immediately Terminated'

The owner of a downtown Glencoe tutoring business said he is cooperating with law enforcement after the business's manager — the owner's brother — was accused of sexually... Read more

Author Searching For Glenview Family Of World War II Soldier

Patch is calling on all Glenview residents for a little help. John Heideman, an author from the Netherlands, is writing a book about his hometown, Castricum, during World War II. Heideman... Read more

New Waukegan Coronavirus Vaccine Site Can Offer 400 Doses Daily

A new mass vaccination site will open later this week at the community-based testing center in downtown Waukegan, state and local officials announced. Staff at the new vaccination... Read more

Hundreds Of Vaccines Reserved For Highland Park Restaurant Staff

Hundreds of doses of COVID-19 vaccine at a regional mass vaccination site set to open next week at a Deerfield senior center will be reserved for Highland Park restaurant workers,... Read more

District 113 Prepares For Full-Day In-Person Instruction

With Township High School District 113 set to begin offering a full-day, in-person learning option for students at Deerfield and Highland Park high school, administrators provided... Read more

Students Weigh In On District 225 Election With Rally

Calling it a rally in support of inclusion, uncensored discussion and against intolerance, a group of Glenbrook High School District 225 students organized a rally Tuesday behind... Read more

ETHS Mock Trial Team Wins 2021 ISBA State Championship

The mock trial team from Evanston Township High School is headed to the national championships after taking first place in this month's Illinois State Bar Association tournament.... Read more

Schaumburg Businessman Seeking GOP Nomination For Governor

Gary Rabine thinks Illinois is a mess and believes he can fix it. The Schaumburg businessman officially announced his bid for the Republican nomination for governor Tuesday during... Read more

Allstate Sells Remainder Of Life Insurance Division For $220 Million

If you're looking for life insurance, cross Allstate off your list. The Northbrook-based company announced earlier this week that it is getting out of the life and annuity businesses... Read more

Lake County Gets More Johnson & Johnson Shots

The Lake County Health Department is receiving more of the Johnson & Johnson shots this week and is planning to dole out most of its allocation to those living in senior living... Read more

NORTH SHORE REAL ESTATE

Two Mansions, One Lot: $3.3 Million Winnetka Home Sale Splits Lot

One of two multimillion-dollar mansions on a southwest Winnetka lot sold this month, while the other was listed as pending within hours of hitting the market last week. Their combined... Read more

LOCAL POLICE REPORTS

• Teen Robbery Crew Marauding Evanston, Police Warn
• Broken Windows, Stolen Wallet Reported Outside Gym: Blotter
• Wisconsin Man Charged With Illegal Gun, Cannabis: Blotter
• Baseball Dugout Fire Damages Items At Westbrook School: Blotter
• Police Search For Hit-And-Run Driver In I-94 Shooting
• Officer Shoots Man Who Pointed Replica Gun At Him: Cops
• 3-Car Rollover Crash In Niles Leads To DUI Charge

IN MEMORIUM

• North Shore Death Notices: March 15 To March 21

EARLIER:

• North Shore Week in Headlines, March 21–March 27: Reparations Approved | Coach Honored | Teacher Charged | Books Moved Behind Library Desk | New Group Launches Aldermanic Attack Ads | Teen Struck By Train

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