Estranged Wife, Unborn Child Murdered | DUI Driver Hides Underwater | Data Center Moratorium Passes

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.

Man Sentenced For Killing Estranged Wife, Unborn Child: Prosecutors

Pierre French pleaded guilty to stabbing Dreanna Booker, 33, in December 2024, prosecutors said.

DUI Driver Arrested After Fleeing Crash, Hiding Underwater In Round Lake: Police

Police said the Waukegan man ran into a forest preserve after a three-vehicle crash that injured a father and his 5-year-old son.

St. Viator Remembers Alumna Killed On 9/11 As Class Marks 50th Reunion

The Arlington Heights school honored Mary Lenz Wieman, a 1976 Sacred Heart of Mary graduate who died in the World Trade Center.

How Safe Is Your Suburb? Chicago-Area Communities Get 2026 Grades

Niche's latest Crime and Safety report gives letter grades to communities throughout the region based on crime data and resident feedback.

IL National Guard Soldier, 21, Killed In Crash

The Carpentersville man was returning home from a community outreach event in Kewanee when the crash occurred Sunday night, officials said.

Lake County Approves 8-Month Data Center Moratorium

The pause applies to unincorporated areas as officials study regulations, but it does not affect the massive T5 data center project.

Coroner IDs Man Who Drowned At Illinois Beach State Park

Asdrubal Guifarro Munoz, 45, was pulled from Lake Michigan by bystanders Sunday and later pronounced dead, authorities said.

Man Killed In Des Plaines Police Shooting Was Armed With Hedge Trimmer: Police

Police said the 21-year-old advanced toward an officer while brandishing the electric trimmer despite repeated commands to drop it.

Charlie Kirk Remembered In Arlington Heights 1 Year After Assassination

A remembrance open house is planned Thursday, with a second vigil set for Saturday near the community where Kirk grew up.

Ravinia Announces Winter Weekend Lineup For December

Tickets start at $30 for Ravinia's five-show Winter Weekend, with public sales set for Sept. 25.

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