2 Dogs Die In Fire | Swastika Hate Crime | Train Strikes Pedestrian

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:

2 Dogs Die In Algonquin Townhome Blaze

The blaze broke out at a townhome in the 0 to 100 block of Cedar Grove Court at about noon on Thanksgiving.

Swastika Drawn On Skokie Kosher Pizzeria Investigated As Hate Crime

Someone defaced EJ's Pizzeria with graffiti containing a swastika on Thanksgiving.

Pedestrian Struck By Train Near Deerfield: Metra

The Saturday afternoon incident stopped inbound and outbound Metra Milwaukee North trains at Lake Cook Road.

Toys For Tots Has 'Urgent Need' For Donations To Older Children

The organization is looking for more toy donations for children ages 8 to 12 years old.

U.S. Rep. Schakowsky Calls For Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire To Be Extended

The Evanston Democrat said the brief truce that began Friday must remain in place to secure the release of remaining hostages.

Judge Denies Pre-Trial Release For Drunken Driver Accused Of Intentionally Crashing Into Police Car

The collision happened on Cedar Lake Road near Washington Street in Round Lake around 4 p.m. on Nov. 15.

CTA Yellow Line Still Suspended 11 Days After Crash That Injured 38

Chicago Transit Authority officials have yet to announce when service on the Skokie Swift is set to resume.

Lake County Approves Increase In Pay For Poll Workers

The Lake County Clerk's Office has increase pay for poll workers.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTER

• Bulls Fan Scammed Buying Tickets Online — Northbrook Police Blotter
• Residential Burglaries Occur At 3 Homes — Buffalo Grove Police Blotter
• Forgery Bust Made At Biz — Arlington Heights PD Blotter
• Police Probe Home Burglaries In Libertyville

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