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Coroner Changes Deerfield Daycare Death Ruling / Wolf' Sightings Likely Just Coyotes / Biggest North Shore Mariano's Open / Glenview Cop Accused of Lying
Miss a day, miss a lot. Let's catch up on recent North Shore stories, including a Lincolnwood man's amazing life story.

Your week in headlines:
Coroner Changes Cause of Death for Deerfield Boy Who Died at Daycare in 2009
- The coroner also concluded there is no way to tell final head injury that caused Benjamin Kingan’s death was intentional.
‘Wolf’ Sightings in Lake Forest Likely of Coyotes
- Curator for Parks and Recreation Department says a wolf showing up in Lake Forest is highly unlikely.
Largest Mariano’s on North Shore Now Open in Glenview
- Popular grocer’s 32nd location opened June 30 on Capital Drive.
Glenview Cop Accused of Lying of Under Oath Suspended
- Officer James Horn won’t be paid during his suspension as Police Chief William Fitzpatrick moves to have him fired.
List of Life Accomplishments for Lincolnwood Man is Amazing
- Charles Greenstein finds passion in many areas, and has a story to go with each one.
Dold, Schneider, Rotering Trade Attacks in Wake of FEC Complaint
- Brad Schneider raises more than $600,000 since announcing he will seek Dold rematch. Rotering blasts Washington politicians.
Jack’s Restaurant to Close After 50 Years
- The popular Touhy Avenue hangout in Skokie will close in August.
Distinguished Veterans Honored at Naval Station Great Lakes
- Veterans will be honored during July 11 ceremony.
Affordable Housing Group Buys Wilmette Legion Post Building
- The sale was made last month for $464,000.
Purple Line Will Be Improved This Year: CTA
- $30 million modernization project will restore tracks on Chicago’s north side.
Repair Work Begins on Woman’s Club of Wilmette
- Concrete structure is salvageable, architect says.
2 Broke Girls Star Jonathan Kite Picked Up Show’s Accent In Skokie
- The sitcom star who plays “Oleg” learned the dialect from the families of his friends in the north suburb.
Highland Park Woman Fights for Clean Air in Washington
- Kelly Nichols is among hundreds of mothers lobbying for America’s Clean Power Plan on Capitol Hill.
Skokie Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile
- One batch has been identified as positive by the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District.
Highland Park Country Club Golf Course Likely to be Repurposed
- “Nothing would change but the absence of golf shoes,” board president says.
Glenview Real Estate Developer Among 6 Indicted
- TJ Wojtas Jr. is among those accused of using advertising methods to falsely promote the purchase of condos at a complex in Palatine.
Coach K to Speak at Fundraiser in Deerfield
- Legendary hoops coach will give keynote address at Renee Israel Foundation’s annual fundraiser in September.
- 3 Charged After Possible Gang Fight at Lincolnwood Mall
- Man Tried To Use Fake Credit Cards at Lake Forest Store: Cops
- More Than $1K Worth of Teeth Whitener Stolen from Store
- Glencoe Attorney Charged with Neglecting Dogs Allowed to Keep 1
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WORTH A LOOK
- Former Anixter CEO Sells Lake Forest Home
- Winning Lottery Ticket Sold at Dundee Pharmacy in Northbrook
- Area Businesses Will Be Showcased At Multi-Chamber Expo
- Lake Forest Academy Football Star Picks Penn State
LOCAL VOICES
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- Cantor Lynda Dresher is Har Shalom’s New Cantor!
- Line Up for Let Loose on Lincoln-A Block Party Announced
- YMCA to Welcome “Journey of Hope” Cross Country Bike Team on July 21
THINGS TO DO
- Lake Forest Book Store To Celebrate Harper Lee’s New Novel July 14
- Evanston Local Singer/Songwriter Sami Grisafe Performing at Chicago’s House of Blues
- Evanston Hockey Opens Early Bird Registration for Travel and High School Players
WOW! HOUSE
- Nantucket-Style Beauty in Northfield
- Newly Listed Glencoe Mansion Is Most Expensive in Chicago Suburbs
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