Community Corner

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.

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