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Famous Skateboarder Charged In Skateboard Beating | Toymaker Wins $10M Trump Tariff Refund

Plus, city sued over arrest that left woman in coma | Food truck fests worth checking out | Man charged in crash that killed tollway worker.

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As we get the weekend started, let us get you caught up on the latest news from the northern Chicago suburbs from the past few days. (Patch.com graphic )

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — As we get the weekend started, let us get you caught up on the latest news from the northern Chicago suburbs from the past few days.

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

Globally Ranked Skateboarder Arrested In Skateboard Beating: Police

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Authorities allege the Crystal Lake teen seriously injured a man during an early morning attack at the downtown train station.

Vernon Hills Toy Company Wins $10M Tariff Refund After Supreme Court Ruling

The decision reverses Trump-era import tariffs that drove up costs, threatened its business model, according to reports.

Evanston Sued Over Arrest That Left Woman in Coma: Lawsuit

A federal lawsuit filed June 1 alleges Evanston officers pinned Felicea Williams to the ground before she went into cardiac arrest.

Food Truck Season Rolls Into Northern Suburbs

Weekly gatherings from Highland Park to Woodstock bring food, music and family-friendly summer nights.

Cocaine Cited In Crash That Killed 95-Year-Old Under Disabled Car: Sheriff

Ryan P. Rinda faces felony charges after investigators said he was driving more than 50 mph before striking the stopped car.

Berwyn Man Charged In Fatal I-294 Crash That Killed Tollway Worker

Paul R. Ong is accused of aggravated DUI involving death after a crash that killed one Illinois Tollway worker and injured two others.

Basement Explosion Injures 2 In Elgin: Fire Officials

Emergency crews responded to the blast Wednesday afternoon as investigators worked to determine the cause of the explosion.

Palestinian Booth Targeted By Islamophobic Hate Speech At Skokie Festival

Individuals working the Palestine booth at the Skokie Festival of Cultures said they experienced harassment and intimidation from one man.

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