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.
Alyssa Smith, 24, has been missing since late September, and her Fox River Grove mother is asking the public for help.
The Barrington District 220 teacher faces two domestic battery charges stemming from an incident at a Wonder Lake home.
Prosecutors say the 33-year-old poured water on a responding officer and later assaulted hospital security guards.
A legally blind North Chicago man alleges a Grayslake car dealership misrepresented a vehicle's price and financing terms.
Police arrested a 36-year-old man after a four-month investigation involving surveillance footage, public tips and forensic evidence.
The reported incident occurred in the 1200 block of East Dundee Road, police said.
The worker was cleaning a village water tower when his aerial lift began smoking and stopped working Thursday morning, fire officials said.
Authorities said the man picked up women at O'Hare, held them against their will and demanded money.
Devon Horton pleaded guilty to three federal counts tied to a scheme involving District 65 contracts and funds.
Police said a woman in a marked crosswalk suffered serious head injuries and is now in stable condition.
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