Fire Cancels School | Chainsaw Attacker | $17M State Mandate

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:

Woodshop Fire Cancels School At Glenbrook South: District

According to Glenbrook High School District 225, all buses have safely left the campus Monday morning.

Few New Details Released In Fatal Shooting Of Chainsaw Attacker

An officer fatally shot the male who attacked residents at River Glen of St. Charles assisted living center Sunday, police said.

$17M State Mandate Intends To Improve Northbrook District 27 Schools

Three public meetings are scheduled in December seeking community input on future plans for the district.

Rapid Increase In Clients Moves Northfield Food Pantry Into New Space

The Glenview-based organization is hoping to raise $1.5 million in funding through its "Growing for Good" campaign.

Woman Dies From Gunshot Wound To Head In Palatine: Police

Police said there are no known threats or safety concerns to the public related to the incident that was discovered Saturday.

Man Charged In Antisemitic Hate Crime Found Dead In Jail

Sidi Abdallahi, a 22-year-old Mauritanian, was charged with terrorism and hate crime over an October shooting attack in West Rogers Park.

Early Morning Fire In Crystal Lake Under Investigation

The blaze broke out at a home in the 5000 block of Meadowlark Court at about 1:20 a.m.

Police Dogs Help Track, Rescue 2 People Missing In Cold

Both individuals reported missing had cognitive disabilities and are both expected to full recover.

Replacement Of Aging Cedar Roof Underway At Lake Forest Beach Pavilion

Crews began replacing the roof of the pavilion at North Beach Monday, a $38,500 project to swap the 25-year-old cedar shingles for asphalt.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTER

• Lexus Stolen From Building's Parking Lot : Buffalo Grove PD Blotter
• Losses From Liquor Store Burglary Over $7.9K: Northbrook PD Blotter
• Man Uses Deadly Weapon In Assault: Arlington Heights PD Blotter

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