$10.4M Lotto Ticket Sold | Lexus Hits School Bus | Man Strikes Cop

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — Hope your week is off to a good start. Let us get you caught up on the latest news from the northern Chicago suburbs from the past few days.

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

$10.4M Winning Lotto Ticket Sold In Des Plaines

The ticket was purchased for the Feb. 8 Lotto drawing at a Mobil gas station on Golf Road, according to Illinois Lotto.

Lexus Collides With School Bus In Gurnee With Students On Board: Cops

The driver was ticketed for improper lane usage for allegations she caused the crash last week.

Man Takes Fighting Stance, Strikes Officer: Des Plaines PD

The 36-year-old Chicago man was charged with a felony following the Saturday incident.

Final Spring Hill Mall Store Will Close By April

Kohl's officials have not released an exact closing date for the Carpentersville Kohl's store.

Man, 24, Fatally Shot In Beach Park Homicide: Police

Police believe two men in their 20s shot the man before dropping him off at a hospital.

Algonquin Looks At Ways To Recoup Repealed Grocery Sales Tax

The village is anticipating a $1.9 to $2.1 million annual revenue loss from the repeal of the state's grocery tax on Jan. 1, 2026.

Influenza Rates 'High' In IL In Flu’s 2nd Wave

Nearly a third of the tests for flu were positive in the United States during the latest reporting period.

New Snow Totals, Winter Weather Watch Issued For Lake County

Here is the latest from weather officials on Wednesday's winter storm.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTER

• 2 Rainbow Pride Banners Stolen At Church: Arlington Heights PD Blotter
• WI Fugitive From Justice Arrested: Lake County Sheriff's Blotter

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