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Northbrook Mom Learns to Love Her 'Little A-Holes', Marshmallow Fairy Comes to Town

A recap of the top stories from Northbrook Patch this week.

On The Market: Northbrook's Foreclosures
From modest condos and single family homes, here's a look at the latest foreclosed properties in town.

Walmart Still Interested in North Shore
According to the Better Government Association, Walmart's withdrawal from Northbrook may have been a tactical decision. 

Northbrook's Nestle Cuts Ties With Wisconsin Farm Over Abused Cows
Video of cows being beaten and stabbed prompts Nestle, maker of DiGiorno and Jack's frozen pizzas, to drop Wisconsin dairy farm.

North Shore Torah Heads to Israel
Am Shalom gives one of its sacred scrolls to Israeli congregation.

Northbrook Mom Learns to Love Her 'Little A-Holes'
Karen Alpert, a.k.a. Baby Sideburns, recently published her first book, called 'I Heart My Little A-Holes.'

Did You Know Frank Lloyd Wright Designed a North Shore Bridge?
The Sylvan Road Bridge was first constructed in 1915 as an entrance to a Glencoe subdivision.

Northbrook Marshmallow Fairy Makes Holiday Treats
Jennifer Cox Weglarz makes homemade marshmallows in a variety of flavors which she also sells on Etsy.

Northbrook Man Headbutts Cop During Arrest
This week's reports from the Northbrook Police Department. 


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