K9 Dax Dies | Murder-Suicide IDs | Car Collides With University Bus

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:

'True Hero': K9 Dax Dies Days After Retirement Celebration

The decorated Lake County Sheriff's Office dog died Friday — two days after a ceremony to honor him following his recent retirement.

IDs Of Couple Found Dead In Wheeling Home Released: Med Examiner

A gun was discovered near the bodies of the couple, who police said were in a "strained" relationship, in an apparent murder-suicide. RELATED: Couple Found Dead, Gun Recovered From Wheeling Home — Police

Several On NIU Bus Injured In Kane Co. Crash; 1 Critically Injured

A 25-year-old St. Charles woman suffered serious injuries after her car collided with the bus in Virgil Township.

Palatine Man Critically Injured After Crashing Car Into Tree: Sheriff

The 28-year-old was taken to Advocate Condell Medical Center with life-threatening injuries following the early Saturday morning crash.

Lake Forest Caucus Snubs Voters Again, Ignores Result Of Public Vote

After voters at its spring meeting rejected the caucus's proposed officer slate by a vote of 132-125, party leadership installed it anyway.

Drunken Casino Patron Batters Cops During Arrest: Des Plaines PD

The Lake in the Hills resident was charged with three felonies following the early Saturday morning incident.

Alcohol Believed To Be Factor In Crash That Killed 1, Injured 1: Cops

A 25-year-old man is dead and a 27-year-old man is in critical condition following the one-vehicle crash Sunday night near Antioch.

Elderly Driver Cited After Running Into Deputy's Open Squad Door: Cops

The 80-year-old Park Ridge man has received a Scott's Law violation.

$90 Million Office-To-Apartment Conversion In Skokie Nears Approval

The plan calls for redeveloping a mostly vacant office complex into a 245-unit apartment building.

No Federal Courts For Smith & Wesson In Highland Park Shooting Suits

The appellate court ruling means Lake County judges keep authority over civil suits filed by victims and survivors of the parade shooting.

Family 'Completely Shook' Following Son's Glenview Drowning: GoFundMe

Carter Patterson, 4, died last week as a result of an accidental drowning earlier this month at a Glenview hotel. RELATED: Boy Found Unresponsive In Glenview Hotel Pool Dies: Police

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTER

• Dispute At Restaurant Involves Rock Throw: Buffalo Grove PD Blotter
• Man Robs Motel Of $1.5K With Knife: Arlington Heights PD Blotter
• Hotel Guest Punches Police Officer: Northbrook Police Blotter
• Woman's Racist Rant Leads To Ban From Business: Blotter
• Over $100,000 Stolen From Bank Account; Banned Man Returns: Blotter

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