Gunfire Outside Store | Walgreens Invests $5B | Pot Shop Proposed

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — The work week has just begun after a nearly perfect fall weekend. We want to get you caught up on the latest news from the northern Chicago suburbs from the past couple days.

Here is a look at articles that have been getting attention from Patch.com readers:

Walgreens Boots Alliance Makes $5.2B Investment in VillageMD

The Deerfield-based company hopes investment will lead to the opening of 1,000 Village Medical at Walgreens primary care practices by 2027.

Gunfire Erupts Outside Grocery Store: 1 Injured, Several Cars Hit

At least a dozen shots were fired in the parking lot of Super Fresh Market in Waukegan over the weekend, according to authorities.

Pot Dispensary Could Go In Former Culver's Location

The City Council is expected to discuss the new dispensary proposed for a former Culver's.

State Senator Johnson Honored By State Fire Officials

Johnson received a prestigious award from the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance.

Woman Accused Of 1st Degree Murder In Shooting Of Ex

A 29-year-old man was shot in the chest and later pronounced dead from Thursday's incident.

Ex-Libertarian Candidate Charged With Threatening To Kill Judges

Kash Jackson, who bought a house in Arkansas during his 2018 campaign for Illinois governor, is accused of threatening Lake County judges.

Billionaire's Highland Park Childhood Home Sells Quickly

The Highland Park home where real estate magnate and HPHS grad Sam Zell grew up sold this week for almost twice its assessed market value.

Trooper Struck By DUI Driver While Investigating A Stolen Vehicle

The early Saturday morning incident happened on Interstate 90 eastbound, just east of Route 53 in Rolling Meadows.

POLICE REPORTS

• Endangering Life Or Health Of Child Arrest Made: Blotter
• Neighbor Pours Soapy Water On Dog-Sitter: Blotter

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