NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — It's time to catch up on the biggest stories from around the northern Chicago suburbs. Here's a look back at the news that grabbed readers' attention in recent days— from major investigations and community updates to stories you may have missed.
Investigators say Ruslan Furman was killed in November 2025 and that his remains have not been recovered.
Officials say $1.2 million has been returned and another $1.2 million frozen as police and the FBI investigate.
Richard Stevenson faces reckless homicide and DUI charges in McHenry County.
Police concluded a months-long investigation into the April crash that claimed the life of Orlando Rivas.
A McHenry County jury convicted Ann Migliorato of three Class X felonies after jurors viewed cellphone video recorded by a 10-year-old.
Police said they found a suspicious package with wires protruding from it outside the building.
John Folan, 68, was found dead along the airport fence line in May after investigators said he had been struck by a vehicle.
Anthony Richert, 43, had been missing since June 25 after leaving home without medication required for several medical conditions.
It's not a good day for swimming in Lake County, with several beaches under bacteria and hazard advisories.
Jessica Martin died from blunt force injuries, according to preliminary autopsy results.
A 60-year-old Park City man was struck near Grand Avenue in Gurnee as police investigate the crash.
The ruling comes as Love's family calls for criminal charges against the officer, according to media reports.
Kenzie Hughes, 16, earned her first buzzer on NBC's competition show, joining three other suburban Chicago competitors who remain.
Covenant Living gardeners donate fresh vegetables each week to help Northfield Township families facing food insecurity.
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