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Cold Case Murder Arrest | Gunfire On Campus | Train Derails

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:

Arrest Made In 2005 Cold Case Murder: Elk Grove Village Police

The 63-year-old suspect was located In Mexico and extradited back to the United States.

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Report Of Gunfire On Northwestern's Evanston Campus, No One Injured

University officials gave the all clear about an hour after an "active threat" alert Sunday instructed people to "run, hide, fight."

Metra Train Derails In Crystal Lake

No one was injured in the "low-speed" derailment.

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Family Rebuilds After Fire Guts Des Plaines Home: GoFundMe

The family was left without shelter following last Saturday's house fire on Middleton Court.

Tattoo-less Radiation Treatment Adopted By Northwestern Medicine

Surface Guided Radiation Therapy ensures patients only receive radiation in the right spot — without the need for a permanent mark.

Fentanyl Caused Death Of McHenry County Boy, 14: Coroner

The 14-year-old Richmond boy has been identified as Trent Ulrich.

Man Shot Dead In Niles Sunday Night, Police Say

Officers found a man with multiple gunshot wounds at Harlem and Chase avenues.

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