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NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — It's Friday and before we all sign off for the 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:

Settlement Reached In Rosemont Hotel Freezer Death Case

Kenneka Jenkins died of hypothermia inside a walk-in freezer at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel in 2017.

Coroner IDs Fox Lake Teen Killed In Round Lake Shooting

A murder investigation is underway after a 17-year-old Fox Lake boy was fatally shot this past week in Round Lake.

Florida Man's 'Grandchild' Scam Thwarted In Lake Forest, Police Say

Authorities said a 22-year-old falsely claiming to be the grandson of an elderly Lake Forest resident was taken into custody Thursday.

Where To Pick Apples In Lake County, Chicago Area: 2023 Guide

Fall fun is in full swing in and around Chicagoland. We've got a roundup of our favorite stops for apple picking in the area.

Stolen Phone Tracks Suspects With Guns, Fake Cards: Des Plaines P.D.

Two Chicago men are facing a number of charges, including felonies, following an incident earlier this week.

Library Masturbation Indicated; Stolen Possum Reported: Blotters

Neighbor finds items stashed from earlier garage burglary; break-in at Green Bay Road eatery: New Trier Township Police Blotters

Wilmette Apartment Building Sells For $9.2 Million

The deal comes out to more than $576,000 per unit for the 5-year-old, 16-unit luxury apartment building known as Art House Eleven 21.

Chicago Area Cycling Growth During Pandemic Pushes State Up Rankings

Data shows Illinois had the 8th most bicycle trips per capita last year, with the Chicago metro area rising to 7th in the country.

Teacher Sexual Abuse Suit Against Lake Forest High School Can Proceed

A judge found LFHS's argument that it owes no duty to protect a student who was allegedly sexually abused by a teacher to be "unpersuasive."

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