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Coach Nabbed With Child Porn | Home Explodes | THC Candy Given To Kids

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

North Suburban News Update publishes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
North Suburban News Update publishes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. (Patch)

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:

Former Deerfield Coach Charged With Child Porn Possession: Sheriff

Alexander Evan Cohen is being held in jail on 10 felony counts of possessing images depicting the sexual assault of kids younger than 13.

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Man Critically Injured After Home Explodes Near Cary

The incident happened in the 6700 block of Pheasant Trail in unincorporated Cary Sunday morning.

Woman Gives Children THC Candy At Wheeling Park: Police

Four children became fatigued and sluggish after consuming the candy Sunday at Pleasant Run/Four Acres Park.

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Highland Park Stabbing Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder, Battery

Two people were hospitalized after a domestic dispute escalated into a stabbing in Highland Park.

Shooting Snarls Traffic On Tollway Near Hoffman Estates: Police

Police are investigating the Monday morning incident on I-90 westbound from Arlington Heights Road.

Former Lake County Mayor Dies Of Lung Cancer

Colin McRase, who served as the mayor of Mundelein from 1977 to 1989, died at a medical facility in Lindenhurst surrounded by family.

1 Critically Injured In McHenry County Crash

The collision happened near Marengo on Saturday afternoon.

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