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Judge Lauren Edidin marked her retirement at a ceremony for graduates from Skokie Mental Health Court. And four more people were celebrated for exiting the criminal justice system.

Jacob Spiro, 23, who was previously charged with making threats in several communities, is accused of making threats against Evanston Public Library and a McDonald’s.

Prosecutors said the 39-year-old man, who they declined to name, had no criminal history and acted in self-defense.

The melee unfolded when protesters demonstrated outside an event called to show solidarity with Israel at a banquet hall in Skokie near the border with Lincolnwood Sunday evening. In addition to protestors, a Chicago police officer and a Sun-Times reporter were hit by pepper spray.

Two Niles North students talking online sparked a police investigation that was unfounded, police said.

Jacob Spiro, 23, is accused of making bomb and violent threats in Glenview, Morton Grove, Niles and Skokie.

Home furnishings store Arhaus and fashion brand Zara are expected to open in the former Lord & Taylor spot at the Skokie mall in 2024.

The case against Shane Woods, of downstate Auburn, began as one of the more serious cases against an Illinois resident stemming from the Capitol attack.

His wife Joanne also did hair. Their sons swept up. Their daughter did makeup. Many relatives and friends worked there during the 25 years the family operated the business.