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Mass Shooting Suspect Sentencing | Walgreens Owes $350M | House Fires

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:

Highland Park Mass Shooting Suspect To Be Sentenced Wednesday

Heading into Wednesday's sentencing hearing, Robert Crimo III faces life in prison for 69 counts of murder and attempted murder.

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Walgreens Agrees To Pay $350M For Unlawful Prescriptions Like Opioids

The Deerfield-based pharmacy giant dispensed millions of unlawful prescriptions, according to federal prosecutors.

32 Firefighters Battle Apartment Blaze In Palatine: Village

One civilian suffered minor injuries from the Monday afternoon fire, according to officials.

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St. Charles Home Damaged By Fire

The St. Charles Fire Department was called to the blaze in the 500 block of South 16th Street at about 7 p.m. on Saturday.

Apartment Fire Leaves 2 Units Uninhabitable In Arlington Heights

Crews from Mount Prospect, Schaumburg and Elk Grove Village assisted in fighting the fire.

House Fire Displaces Residents In Buffalo Grove

Smoke and heat damage throughout the second floor of the home left it uninhabitable.

Discover Required To Pay $1.2B For Overcharging Merchants: FDIC

The Riverwoods-based online bank recently announced it was merging with Capital One.

No Word On Whole Foods Opening Date

Whole Foods officials have not yet said when the new grocery store will open in St. Charles.

Skokie Swears In New Mayor, Elected Officials

Monday's Village Board Meeting in Skokie saw six trustees, the village clerk and the mayor sworn in before a packed room.

Man With Loaded Gun Flees Cops On Bike In Palatine: Police

The 18-year-old Des Plaines resident is accused of a felony, as well as other charges, following the Friday incident.

3 Injured In UTV Rollover Crash

The collision happened Friday afternoon in the 7100 block of South Rawson Bridge Road in unincorporated Cary.

Raising Cane's In Vernon Hills: Village Nears Approval Of Project

On April 2, the village's planning and zoning commission recommended approval of the project.

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