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NORTHERN ILLINOIS — With the work week finally winding down, it's time to get caught up on all the top news stories from northern Illinois from the past couple days.

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

Driver Rescued After Car Drives 100 Feet Onto Icy Pond In Lakewood

The car drove onto Crystal Lake in the area of Turnberry Trail and Bonnie Ridge Road Thursday evening.

AbbVie's Top Drug To Face Stiff Competition in 2023

In 2023, other drugmakers will be able to make copycat versions of one of the world's top selling-drugs, Humira.

Home Burglary Crew Charged In 2 Counties Over North Shore Break-Ins

A 35-year-old Chicago man is accused of contributing to a delinquency of two teen boys as they burglarized homes in Glencoe and Green Oaks.

SAFE-T Act Violates Victims' Rights, Separation Of Powers, Judge Says

The act abolishing cash bond in Illinois is an unconstitutional attempt to amend the state constitution, a Kankakee County judge ruled.

Thieves Leave Behind Gun After Witness Disables Getaway Car: Police

Witnesses confronted four young men stealing a catalytic converter early Thursday, police said. One threw a metal object at them.

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