Arrest In Hit-And-Run On Edens | Fired Teacher Turns To SCOTUS | Union Weighs In On School Referendum

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — Hope you had a great week and enjoy the upcoming weekend. 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:

Teacher Union Supporting $87.8M Referendum For Deerfield District 109

The Deerfield Education Association says the referendum, which will be on the March 17 ballot, addresses facility needs at district schools.

Bulls Move Coby White, Others In Flurry Of Activity As NBA Trade Deadline Looms

Chicago has been busy as they've also traded former Illini star Ayo Dosunmu, as well as Nikola Vucevic, though both moves aren't official.

70-Year-Old Pedestrian Dies From Injuries After Being Hit By Car: Medical Examiner

The man had been taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries Wednesday as a result of the incident in Rolling Meadows.

1 Dead In Rollover Crash On I-294 Near Des Plaines: Illinois State Police

Motorists are being asked to find alternate routes Wednesday night as three lanes remain closed during the evening commute.

Faith Feeds Pantry Receives $100K Grant For Mobile Food Program In Palatine

The new refrigerated box truck will enhance the mobile pantry's ability to deliver fresh food to apartment complexes in the community.

Pedestrian Hospitalized With Life-Threatening Injuries After Hit-And-Run On Edens Expressway

A man was arrested on suspicion of fleeing the scene of multiple crashes on the Edens Expressway this week.

Evanston Man Gets Prison Time For Conspiracy To Distribute Cocaine: DOJ

An Evanston man will serve 18 years in prison after two kilograms of cocaine were found in his car while driving from Atlanta to Illinois.

New Ryan Field Set To Debut In October: Northwestern

The new stadium is set to make its debut in October, about one month after the Wildcats start their season.

Coroner IDs Man, 52, Found Dead In Creek

It appears the Elgin man drowned in the West Dundee creek, officials said.

Pedestrian Killed By Metra Train Near Mount Prospect: Report

The incident at the intersection of Northwest Highway (Route 14) and Mt. Prospect Road is causing "significant delays" Friday night.

Palatine Teacher Fired Over Anti-BLM Posts Turns To SCOTUS

In Facebook comments in 2020, she called for rioters to be "hosed down" with liquid human waste by septic trucks.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTER

• Police Ramping Up Impaired Driving Enforcement For Super Bowl Weekend In Lake County
• Man With Illegally Tinted Windows Resists Arrest: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter
• Indiana Man With Multiple Warrants Arrested: Arlington Heights PD Blotter
• Resident Accused Of Hosting Underage Party With Alcohol: Northbrook Police Blotter
• Police Warn Of Scammers Impersonating Evanston Officers

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