Fatal Fire | Road Rage Shooting | Student-Created Sandwiches Double Cafeteria Sales

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — We've hit the midway point of a busy news week. Let us get you caught up on the latest from the northern Chicago suburbs from the past few days.

Here is a look at articles that have been getting attention from Patch.com readers:

Man, 52, Dies Following Fire In Condo In Fox Lake

Fox Lake firefighters rescued the resident from the blaze, but the man later died at the hospital.

Victim Shot In Road Rage Expressway Shooting On I-94

A Chicago woman was arrested in connection with an expressway shooting that hospitalized one person this week, authorities said.

Suburban High School Doubles Cafeteria Sales With Student-Created Sandwiches

Students’ culinary creations boost cafeteria sales while showcasing creativity and sustainability at Lake Zurich High School.

You're Not A Loved Child:' Details Released In Lake Co. Child Abuse Case

Police say the boy ran to a floral shop for help after enduring years of abuse.

Authorities Express Concern For Missing Man's Safety: Elk Grove Village PD

Alexis Ramirez, 26, was last seen Tuesday near Higgins Road and Bond Street.

Jury Convicts Man In 2021 Murders Of Wheeling Mom, Daughter

Ja'Nya Murphy was strangled to death at her home, while her 1-year-old daughter was kidnapped, and later found dead in an Indiana pond.

DHS Denies Claims That US Citizen Was in CBP Custody For 2 Days

A 28-year-old woman from Skokie said she was detained at O'Hare International Airport after returning from a work trip in Turkey.

Dutch Bros Coffee Is Coming To Crystal Lake

The Crystal Lake City Council approves a Dutch Bros, marking it one of the chain’s first Northern Illinois locations.

Fox Lake Mother Accused Of Abusing 11-Year-Old Son Held In Jail Pending Trial

Prosecutors say the 11-year-old fled his Fox Lake home on Friday wearing only underwear.

Lake County Man Accused Of Mailing Threats To Trump-Appointed Judges

James Lebuhn of Libertyville is accused of mailed letters containing violent threats to two Trump-appointed judges.

BMW Crash Victim ID'D As Lake County Teen: Coroner

The 17-year-old crashed into a tree after losing control of his car Monday morning and was pronounced dead at the scene in Deer Park.

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