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Fatal Beach Fight | Blue Ribbon Schools | Health Concerns For Migrants

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:

Man Involved In Fatal Fort Sheridan Beach Fight Faces Firearm Charge

A noise dispute led to a "violent confrontation" that left one man dead and two others hospitalized, authorities said.

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Blue Ribbon Honors: Northbrook's Wescott, Westmoor Recognized

The elementary schools are two of just 297 honorees of the prestigious designation in the entire nation.

Blue Ribbon Again: Deerfield H.S. Wins Prestigious Award For 3rd Time

Deerfield is one of just 297 honorees of the prestigious designation in the entire nation in 2022.

Find out what's happening in Deerfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Probe Into Outbreak Linked To D.C. Cobb's Continues

The McHenry County Department of Health is investigating the gastrointestinal illness outbreak linked to the McHenry restaurant.

Cases Of Scabies Discovered Among Migrants At Elk Grove Village Hotel

Village officials are monitoring at least two confirmed cases at the La Quinta Inn where 90 migrants were shipped to last week from Texas.

Man, 23, Fatally Shot While Riding In Car In Grayslake

The Lake County Major Crimes Task Force and Grayslake Police Department are investigating the fatal shooting, which happened Saturday.

STATE NEWS

AccuWeather Fall Foliage Forecast For Illinois

Most of Illinois can expect a vibrant fall foliage season this year.

Pandemic 'End In Sight': Here's How COVID-19 Stands In Illinois

CDC data shows hospitalizations are down, but the seven-day rolling average for deaths is well above numbers from earlier this summer.

Illinois Navy Vet Held Captive In Afghanistan Since 2020 To Be Freed

Mark Frerichs, 60, of Lombard, was released in exchange for a convicted Taliban drug lord jailed in the U.S.


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