Guns At School, TikTok Threat | BBQ Joint Gives $100K In Prizes

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — The work week is winding down and so its time to get you caught up on the top new stories in the northern Chicago suburbs from the past couple days.

Here is a look at articles that have been getting attention from Patch.com readers:

2 Guns Found, Lockdown At Evanston Township High School

Police said the firearms were found inside the school, but no shots were fired and no one was hurt.

Vernon Hills HS Locked Down, TikTok Threat Deemed Not Credible

A threat of violence was made over TikTok Wednesday night, school officials said. The school was placed on soft lockdown Thursday.

North Shore Towns Ranked Among Best Suburbs For Urban Amenities

Twenty-one Chicagoland locations made a list of the top 100 suburbs for "city-like living" — including five in the top 10.

ETHS COVID-19 Outbreak Prompts Shift To E-Learning Until January

Evanston Township High School's shift to remote learning comes a day after administrators said it was "not available."

BBQ Joint Doling Out $100K In Prizes In 'Red-Envelope' Campaign

BBQ’d Productions red envelope campaign is underway with top prizes including $1,000 in cash, Apple iPads and flat screen TVs.

Rittenhouse To Speak At Controversial Conservative Fest

Kyle Rittenhouse is headed to Phoenix to speak at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest 2021.

Fatal Glenview Stabbing: Teen Gets Probation, Community Service

Elias Valdez, 15, of Glenview, was stabbed to death in August 2020.

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