Brain Damage Lawsuit Blames Cops | Clash Between Pope, Trump Heats Up | Ravinia Tix On Sale

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:

Northbrook Village Board To Finalize FY2027 Budget, Fill Trustee Vacancy

Village President Kathryn Ciesla has appointed a new trustee following the resignation of Michelle Kohler in February.

Trump Blasts 'Weak' Pope Leo As Chicago-Area Native Says He Doesn't Fear President

President Donald Trump accused the pontiff of being "OK" with Iran having a nuclear weapon, also posted AI image of himself as Jesus. RELATED: Pope Calls Trump's Iran Threat 'Truly Unacceptable' As Pentagon Denies Clash Between Leo, Trump

1 Hospitalized In 2-Vehicle Crash, Car Fire In Prairie Grove

The collision happened at Nish and Barreville roads in Prairie Grove on Friday afternoon.

McHenry Co. 8th Grader Wins Regional Spelling Bee, Heads to Nationals

The local student will represent McHenry County at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May.

13-Year-Old Actor From Wilmette Makes Professional Debut In 'Heartbreak Hotel'

Charles Bischoff makes his debut starring as Kid Elvis in Marriott Theater's bio-musical "Heartbreak Hotel."

Tickets On Sale Soon For Ravinia Festival 2026

Ravinia donors can start purchasing tickets this week, while general sale begins in under two weeks.

Lawsuit Seeks Answers After Woman Suffers Brain Damage Following Encounter With Evanston Police: Report

A woman's family is suing Evanston after a woman was hospitalized following a Jan. 5 incident involving police.

Skokie Woman Lied About Being Detained By ICE For 2 Days: Wisconsin Authorities

The suburban woman claimed she and coworkers were detained after arriving at O'Hare; authorities say there is no record of that.

Lake Forest Civic Orchestra Named Community Orchestra Of The Year

The Illinois Council of Orchestras honored the Lake Forest Civic Orchestra as its 2026 Community Orchestra of the Year.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTER

• Thieves Steal Church's Silver Cruets Used For Holy Water: Northbrook Police Blotter
• Man With Drugs Resists Retail Theft Arrest: Arlington Heights PD Blotter
  

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