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.
Victoria Moreno pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was found guilty but mentally ill in the 2022 death of Josiah Bell Brown.
Crews evacuated all 25 apartments Thursday morning as the cause of the fire remains under investigation, fire officials said.
Authorities confirmed the man found dead in April at Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve was a 61-year-old Highwood resident.
Preliminary autopsy findings show blunt-force head trauma killed the Spring Grove woman after Sunday's multi-vehicle crash.
A Barrington woman faces six felony charges after police said the alleged sexual contact occurred on multiple occasions.
The tables were purchased and placed at the Winthrop Harbor park ahead of Harbor Days for use during the festival and throughout the season.
Police said only one officer was directly involved in the shooting of 21-year-old Ayham Babidi; the other five were at the scene.
According to the Wilmette Police Department, the semi-trailer struck a bridge over I-94 Thursday evening.
Negotiators are communicating with the person near Hancock Drive and East Wonder Lake Road in Wonder Lake, officials said.
Handcrafted orbs are being tucked away daily at three local sites through Sept. 30, giving hunters new chances to find one.
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