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Hospital Shooter Had 2 Guns | Church Burglary | 'Must-Visit' Pizzeria | Strangulation | Health Care Fraud

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

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NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — The weekend is almost here! And as we all take a break from the day-to-day grind, it is a good time to 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:

Evanston Hospital Shooter Was Armed With 2 Guns: Police

A man, arrested in connection to a shooting at Evanston Hospital that injured one woman, was charged with attempted murder, police said.

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Grayslake Man, 37, Arrested For Burglarizing Church

Brendan Wilcox has been charged with burglary for allegations he broke into Gages Lake Church on April 5.

Mexican National Living In Lake County Faces 4th Deportation: DOJ

Salvador Guerrero Lopez, 42, was arrested late last month and faces an unlawful re-entry after removal charge in federal court.

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Woman Charged In Grayslake Shooting: Police

The shooting incident happened in the 300 block of Quist Court in Grayslake Saturday afternoon.

Man Fires Gun In Casino Parking Lot After Leaving Poker Room: Des Plaines PD

The Chicago resident was charged with a felony following the early morning incident last weekend.

Hoffman Estates Physician Sentenced For Health Care Fraud: Feds

The Inverness resident owned and operated Progressive Women's Healthcare, S.C. in Hoffman Estates.

Minnesota Man Charged With Strangulation, Battery With Deadly Weapon: Lake County Sheriff's Blotter

The 45-year-old is also accused of unlawful restraint and was arrested in North Barrington.

West Nile Positive Mosquitoes Discovered In North Shore

The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District discovered mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile Virus this week.

This IL Pizzeria Makes 'Must-Visit' List From Food & Wine

You need to add this Illinois pizzeria to your bucket list, according to "the global authority on food and drink culture."

Actor Steve Carell Will Speak At Northwestern's Commencement Ceremony

Award-winning actor and comedian Steve Carell will be this year's commencement speaker for Northwestern University.

'Not All Of You Will Be Satisfied': ETHS Board Addresses Disciplined Teacher Controversy

Over 50 people spoke during public comment at Monday night's Evanston Township High School board meeting regarding a disciplined teacher.

Sprinkler System Accident Causes $250K In Damage At Wilmette Rec Center: Report

The sprinkler system in Wilmette's rec center erroneously triggered, releasing 500 gallons of water in the building.

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