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Fatal Fire | Drive-By Shootings | Sheriffs Decry Assault Ban

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

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NORTHERN SUBURBS, IL — Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Man Walking Dog Across Route 62 Fatally Hit By Car: Police

The incident happened at about 8:05 p.m. Thursday on Route 62 near Compton Drive in Algonquin.

Police Release More Info On Drive-By Shootings In Lake In The Hills

Police say a red car with a shooter or shooters inside fired at a home on Deer Path Road during two separate occasions earlier this month.

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$10M Bail For Man Accused Of Killing Cousin

Quentin Harvell was arrested Wednesday after authorities found his cousin's body in a wheelbarrow at the Wadsworth home they shared.

Sheriffs Refuse To Enforce Assault Weapon Ban, Opponents Plan To Sue

"We look forward to being able to make our arguments in court," said the bill's chief sponsor, Deerfield Democrat Bob Morgan.

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