Tax Hikes Rejected | Historic Election Upsets | Transgender Student Lawsuit

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — It’s time to catch up on the biggest stories from around the northern Chicago suburbs.

Here’s a look back at the news that grabbed readers’ attention in recent days— from major investigations and community updates to stories you may have missed.

Democrats Unseat 2 GOP Incumbents In Historic McHenry Co. Election

Democrats claimed two countywide offices in a longtime Republican stronghold where their party had won just one such race since 1978.

Voters Reject Most Tax Hike Proposals As Cost-of-Living Concerns Persist

Five of six funding measures failed in Lake County, while voters in McHenry County also rejected a $355.5 million school bond proposal.

Legal Group Threatens Lawsuit Over Transgender Student Room Assignments

The group alleges District 128 violated students' privacy rights during overnight trips.

Driver Tries To Run Down, Stab Man In Wilmette: Police

According to Wilmette police, an argument between two men escalated into an attempted murder last Friday.

Gun Report Near Evanston Schools Leads To 2 Arrests, Weapon Recovery

Police said one man had an unloaded Glock near Nichols and another carried a replica near Park School.

Lawsuit Filed After 2 Die From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

The lawsuit alleges a Grayslake auto repair shop failed to fix or warn a customer about a defective exhaust system.

Lawsuit Filed After Memory Care Workers Accused Of Sharing Nude Resident Videos

A second employee faces charges after nude resident recordings were shared among staff, according to authorities.

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