White House Decorator / Baseball-Bat Beating / Brickhouse Remembered / Wrigleyville Shootout

Lake Forest Woman Decorates the White House for Christmas

• Alison Buck learned of the honor through a surprise from her sister.

Attempted Murder Charge for Man Accused of Beating Relative with Baseball Bat

• Lincolnwood resident has been accused of using the wooden bat to inflict multiple injuries on a relative.

Jack Brickhouse Memorabilia Sold in Highland Park

• Fans of the late, great Chicago Cubs broadcaster got to take home some cherished artifacts.

Evanston Man Charged in Wrigleyville Shootout

• Chicago police have identified the 19-year-old as one of the shooters in a 3 a.m. fight near Wrigley Field.

Evanston Hospital Sued For Baby’s Death

• A mother says her daughter should have been taken elsewhere after a bacterial infection was found.

Sold: Frank Lloyd Wright House Bought After Years on Market

• The 109-year-old home sold for $687,500, much less than the $1.39 it was originally listed for.

Security Present for Planned Parenthood Exec’s Talk in Skokie

• Brigid Leahy talked about the recent mass shooting and several misconceptions when it comes to what Planned Parenthood does.

Sheriff’s Officer Saves Elderly Man Hit by Car

• Cook County DOC worker Wade Wicker saw the man lying on Lincoln Avenue in Skokie last week when he jumped into action.

Lake County Coroner Withdraws From Democratic Primary, May Run as Independent

• Dr. Thomas Rudd says a Republican “witch hunt” has forced him off the ballot.

Howard Cohen to Close Evanston Bookstore

• The Glenview resident became a bookselling legend in Chicago and has owned Howard’s Books in Evanston since 2000.

Glen Oaks Sued for Negligence Following Woman’s Death

• Daughter of the late Vivian Johnson claims the nursing home was negligent.

Rats are Running to Evanston

• Number of rodent complaints in city triples in two years.

Horizon Pharma Acquires Lake Forest Drug Maker

• The Ireland-based company paid more than $500 million.

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• 7 Exposed to Pepper Spray at Northbrook Store
• Arrest of Man With Handgun, Ammo Leads to Damaged Cop Car
• Jewelry Thief Lived With Victim: Police
• New Yorkers Accused of Skimming ATMs in Skokie
• 5 Charged When Alarm Sounds at Vacant Lake Forest Home

WORTH A LOOK

• FTC Puts Advocate-NorthShore Merger on Hold
• Carlson Heating and Cooling Celebrates 60 Years in Glenview
• Fairview South Elementary School Teacher Honored as ‘Symetra Hero in the Classroom’
• A Double Rainbow Appeared Over Halas Hall Monday
• No Third Term for Lake Forest Mayor

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