Girl Nearly Drowns At Six Flags | Forest Preserve Workers To Strike | Violent Robbery Spree Sentencing

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:

Girl, 11, Hospitalized After Near-Drowning At Six Flags Hurricane Harbor

The child was conscious when firefighters arrived Saturday afternoon and is expected to survive, authorities said.

Cook County Forest Preserve Workers Authorize Strike

Nearly 200 Teamsters represented by Local 700 rejected the district's final contract offer, though a walkout has not yet been called.

North Suburban Man Sentenced For Violent Bank Robbery Spree

Prosecutors said the man "terrorized bank employees and customers" for 10 months before he was arrested.

Deerfield Crews Log 800 Hours Cleaning Up After Severe Storms

More than 6,000 local ComEd customers lost power as heavy rain, hail and winds topping 80 mph moved through the village.

Northbrook West Flood Control Project Earns Top MWRD Priority

The Phase II proposal could receive regional funding and move toward construction as early as 2027.

Mount Prospect Animal Feed Company To Pay $185K Over Odor, Noise Complaints

More than 150 nearby residents logged over 1,000 complaints before Prestige Feed Products stopped operating its plant in late 2025.

St. Charles Retailer Showcases Paintings By Japanese-American Internment Camp Survivor

Three paintings by the late artist and NIU professor are being offered at a St. Charles shop.

Stalled Freight Train Blocks Grayslake Crossings For Hours, Delays Emergency Response

Freight train stopped traffic at three crossings for hours Thursday, forcing emergency crews to take alternate routes.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTER

• Aggravated Battery To Officers, Drug Possession Among Arlington Heights Arrests
• Corvette Crashes Through Backyard; Grocery Shopper Pickpocketed: Northbrook Blotter
  
• Sneaky Curbside Heist: Highland Park Crime Blotter

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