Fatal I-90 Crash | Best Beaches | Cocaine Deal At Mall

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — It's Friday and before we all sign off for the holiday weekend, let's get caught up on the top news stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

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

OSHA Finds Company Failed To Protect Plumber Who Died In Buffalo Grove

Nikodem Zaremba, 27, was buried under nine feet of dirt after a trench he was working in collapsed in December 2022.

1 Killed In I-90 Crash Involving Semi-Trailer Near Schaumburg: Police

The Thursday crash involving four vehicles shut down two lanes of traffic, according to Illinois State Police.

Skokie Faces Lawsuit Over Failure To Abide Attorney General Ruling

The village board is expected to vote on the matter on Monday — more than two months after it was informed of Open Meetings Act violations.

Best Beaches In Chicago Area

The holiday weekend is here! We've rounded up some of our favorite places for swimming and sitting in the sand.

Cocaine Dealt To Undercover Cops At Old Orchard Mall, Prosecutors Say

A Highwood man is charged over 1.2 ounces of cocaine sold in four transactions with an undercover officer at the Old Orchard parking lot.

July 4th Traffic: When Is The Best Time To Get Out Of Chicago?

The auto club AAA predicts there will be record-breaking Independence Day weekend travel this year.

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