Teacher Kissed Kid's Neck: Cops / Facebook Humiliates Highland Park Woman / House of Mirrors for Sale

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LFHS Teacher Alleged to Have Kissed Neck, Touched Leg of Student

• Albert Macius has posted bond, but is not allowed to contact students or staff at Lake Forest High School.

Highland Park Woman Who Tried to Raise Awareness for Disease Had Ad Rejected by Facebook

• Misunderstanding between Lisa Goodman-Helfand and social media giant left the Highland Park woman “humiliated.”

House of Mirrors on Evanston Lakefront is For Sale

• The giant reflection on Edgemere is available for less than $3 million.

Northbrook Native Nominated for a ‘Deadliest Catch’ Emmy

• Alexander Rubinow credits his time at Glenbrook North and Northbrook Junior High for finding passion in television production.

Reckless Driving to Blame for Problems Involving Bicyclists

• Writer claims recent crackdown on illegal bicycle riding should be geared more toward drivers.

No Raise Planned in Evanston’s Minimum Wage

• Despite reported talks, plans are to keep the rate at $8.25 an hour locally.

‘The Grove’ Settler Inducted Into National Agricultural Hall of Fame

• Dr. John Albert Kennicott moved his family to what is now known as The Grove in 1836.

PHOTOS: Storm Damage in Evanston Sunday

• Evanston Patch Facebook fans share photos of damage that struck the city during Sunday’s thunderstorm.

3 New Stores Coming to Old Orchard Mall

• Kate Spade New York, West Elm and Shake Shack all set to be in place soon.

Deer, Fawn Unfazed by Human Interaction in Deerfield

• A Deerfield resident recalls her pleasant run-in with the pair.

Tasting-Menu-Only Concept Coming to Winnetka Restaurant

• Restaurant Michael will open a restaurant-within-a-restaurant.

Mosquitoes in Wilmette Test Positive for West Nile

• Batch collected on Wednesday was first positive result of year in Wilmette.

No Jail Time for Evanston Woman Who Fatally Struck Skokie Man 2 Years Ago

• Larissa Lomax will be on probation and take a drug test after pleading guilty to driving under the influence of drugs.

Sailor Rescued from Lake Bluff Beach

• Crews from Lake Bluff, Knollwood and Lake Forest assisted the U.S. Coast Guard in Sunday’s rescue.

Disparity in Number of African-American Workers in City of Evanston Departments

• Parks and community services among those serving as the high number, with the Library employing the lowest percentage of African-Americans.

‘Home Alone’ Gazebo Facing Demolition

• The recognizable structure in Winnetka’s Hubbard Woods Park is not part of a $2 million renovation plan.

CF Industries Makes $6 Billion Acquisition

• Combining with a Netherlands company will make CF one of the largest nitrogen fertilizer companies in the world.

Gigi’s Cupcakes Will Open in Wilmette

• Company’s first Chicago-area location will be at Westlake Plaza.

No More Free Snacks for Kraft Heinz Employees

• Company has begun cost-cutting measures.

• Prostitute, Pimp, John Arrested at Wilmette Home: Cops
• Golf Man Calls Police for Help Opening Car, Ticketed When Pot Found Inside
• Light Fixtures Worth Thousands Stolen From Residence
• Stolen Dog Found Safe at Glenbrook Hospital
• Lakefront Owner Lit X-Mas Trees on Fire and Set if Offshore: Police
• Man Held Woman Against Will, Threatened Her with Hammer: Cops
• Man Charged in Fraud Against Abt Electronics
• Teen Girl Nearly Got Away With Almost $2K Worth of Carson’s Merchandise: Cops

WORTH A LOOK

• Plastic Bag Ban in Evanston a Good Step: Professor
• Highland Park May Supply Highwood with Emergency Services
• Concrete Panel Falls from Northfield Plaza Building
• Glenview Titan Swimmer Qualifies for Olympic Trials
• Fifth Third Bank to Close Downtown Evanston Branch
• HP Councilman Paul Frank to Run for Lake County Board

LOCAL VOICES

• Covenant Village of Northbrook Awards Funds to Local High School Seniors
• Hoops4Health 3 on 3 League coming to the Winnetka Community House 9/5-10/18
• Author Lauren Fox at Round Lake Area Public Library
• Rare Bach Performances Coming to Northbrook Library
• Glenview Resident Running to Support the Jimmy Fund

IN REMEMBRANCE

• Howard Helfrich, GBN’s 1st Athletic Director, Dies
• Evanston Native Was Top Dog of Publisher’s National Syndicate, Assistant Director of Peace Corps: Obituary

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• Local Jobs: CVS, Walgreens, Journeycare

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