Purple Heart Medal Owner Sought | Fatal Fire | Rittenhouse Trial

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — The work week is finally winding down and we are inching closer to the weekend. Before you sign off for the week, we wanted to get you caught up on the latest news from the northern Chicago suburbs from the past couple days.

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

Owner Of Purple Heart Medal Found In Lake Co. Sought

The Illinois state treasurer has announced “Operation Purple Heart,” an effort to return 11 Purple Heart medals to their rightful owners.

Elderly Man Found Dead After Apartment Fire

The blaze broke out early Thursday at an apartment building in McHenry.

2nd Juror Dismissed In Kyle Rittenhouse Trial

A witness to the August 2020 shootings testified Joseph Rosenbaum was telling people to "shoot me" and using a racial slur.

Action Jackson: Former Home Of Bulls Coach Sells In Bannockburn

Phil Jackson sold the home, built in 1959, at the end of his tenure as coach of the Chicago Bulls in 1999.

Streets Of Woodfield Shopping Center Hits Market: Report

The Schaumburg shopping center was bought for $168.5 million by a private-equity firm in 2015.

Highwood Man Likely Had Medical Event Before Death In Northbrook

The former NFL coach who drove off Interstate 94 Tuesday had no significant injuries, according to the Lake County Coroner's Office.

11 Lake Co. Gas Stations Cited For Selling Alcohol To Minors

The clerks at the gas stations received citations.

Schaumburg Police Mourn Loss Of Veteran Officer

Officer Ross Urso, 50, who served the department for 21 years, died Wednesday following a nearly three-year battle with cancer.

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