3 Die In Crash | Murder Defendant Attacks Guard | Man Goes Through Ice

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:

3 Dead In Single Car-Crash In Glenview: Police

Police found the vehicle fully engulfed in flames Sunday morning near the intersection of West Lake Avenue and Pfingsten Road.

Library Book Limit Leads Zion Murder Defendant To Attack Jail Guard

Raymond Smith, awaiting trial in a 2018 homicide, allegedly attacked a correctional officer who told him to return his excess library books.

Woman Videotaping Lake Conditions Sees Man Go Through Ice, Calls 911

The woman was able to yell to others on the ice, who came to his aid. The man was pulled from the ice and taken to the hospital.

Arlington Heights Man Fires Gun At Repossessors: Mt Prospect PD

The 71-year-old believed the pair repossessing the semi-trailer were trying to steal it.

Northbrook Resident, 85, Publishes First Book

Irene Pyskir Bilak, a former teacher in Northbrook and Palatine, is the author of, "Contra Spem Spero: Nadia I Hope Again."

Man, 30, Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash In Grayslake

The collision happened Monday morning on Route 83 and Center Street.

Officers Recognized For Finding Man Lost In Freezing Temps: Police

Two Lake County Forest Preserves officers were recognized this past week for their efforts to find a man who went missing last fall.

58 Jan. 6 Defendants From IL Pardoned In Trump’s First Official Act

President Donald Trump described them as "hostages" Monday and said he expected them to be freed shortly.

Northwestern Surplus Soars to $54.6M, With Nearly $1 Billion Raised

Fueled by the second-biggest year of fundraising in school history, Northwestern University closed out 2024 with $15.6 billion in assets.

'Accidental' House Fire Originates In Upstairs Bedroom: Palatine FD

The Sunday morning blaze in the 600 block of West Parkside Drive was fought by 25 firefighters.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTER

• Driver Leaves Injured People At Crash: Lake County Sheriff's Blotter
• Purse Stolen As Woman Tries On Clothes: Arlington Heights PD Blotter
• Stolen Plates Racks Up Traffic Tickets: Northbrook PD Blotter

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