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 found multiple suicide notes left by the 51-year-old gunman, police said.
Patrick Cacho, 29, threatened the woman with criminal charges before sexually abusing her during two traffic stops, prosecutors said.
The District 158 bus driver has been placed on leave and banned from district property.
Raja Krishnamoorthi and fellow lawmakers want answers about the Palatine suspect's alleged plot and protection for targeted.
Lake County State's Attorney Eric Rinehart said prosecutors could not prove a crime occurred in the May 11 shooting death of Mary Alice Love.
Police and fire crews responded to Northwestern's lakefront after a 911 caller reported a person in the water.
A Schaumburg man faces wire fraud charges in an alleged scheme involving tests that were never performed, federal prosecutors said.
The congressman's office was evacuated Wednesday as authorities investigated another suspicious mailing.
A "suspicious" piece of mail delivered to Schakowsky's Skokie office triggered a hazmat response on Wednesday, according to authorities.
The congressman said Chicago and U.S. Capitol police were notified Wednesday, five days after an earlier mailing prompted an evacuation.
The medical examiner released findings following the death of Benjamin "PAC" Satterley, 40, who was found in a vehicle outside a restaurant.
Police said the man was last seen near Fleetwood Jourdain and may need medical assistance.
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