Pregnant Mom Ran Over | Fireworks Cause Dumpster Fire | Power Outages

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Mom Beaten, Run Over As Man Steals Her SUV With Son Inside: Police

Authorities say the 34-year-old Libertyville woman was ran over while two fled the scene. The 2-year-old boy was found safe in Waukegan.

95% Of Power Restored, 5K Still Without Power In McHenry Co.: Comed

Freezing rain downed trees and power lines Wednesday night, causing power outages that left 25% of McHenry County residents in the dark.

Teens Start Dumpster Fire With Fireworks: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

Police said a group of 8 people were using fireworks in the area when several decided to set one off inside a dumpster behind a business.

Glenview Encourages Community To Take Pledge Condemning Hate

Village President Mike Jenny proclaimed Tuesday "United Against Hate Day" in Glenview at the Village Board meeting.

Wanted 16-Year-Old Ditches 'Ghost Gun' During Evanston Chase: Police

Officers recognized the teenager and knew he had a warrant when they noticed him walking in downtown Evanston, police said.

Highland Park High School Band To Perform In Historic Venues In Spain

The HPHS Wind Symphony is set to tour Madrid, Barcelona, Zaragoza and Toledo next month.

ETHS Chess Team Takes Home 2nd Place In IHSA State Finals

It's the 13th chess team trophy in Evanston Township High School program history.

'Fake News', 'Disinformation' Fuels Fears, Teacher's Union Says

"Dark money groups" are funding "candidates of chaos" in upcoming school board elections, according to the Illinois Education Association.

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