Parasailing Death Indictment | Woman Sells Cocaine Near School | Northwestern Named In Lawsuit

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — We hope you had a great week and the weekend is finally here. 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:

Boat Captain Indicted By Federal Jury For IL Mom's Parasailing Death: Report

Supraja Alaparthi, of Elk Grove Village, was killed in a 2022 parasailing incident in the Florida Keys.

Cocaine Dealer Sells Drugs Near Lake County Middle School: Sheriff

Police said the 30-year-old Beach Park resident had been actively selling narcotics in the area and was charged with six felonies.

Northwestern Named In Lawsuit Alleging 'Early Admission Conspiracy'

A new lawsuit accuses Northwestern University of participating in an early admission conspiracy that violates antitrust laws.

Misconduct Allegation Forces School District 112 To Switch Lunch Provider A Week Before First Day

Just a week before the first day of school, a Highland Park school district is scrambling to find a new school lunch provider.

'Historic' Infection Rates Reached For West Nile Virus Mosquitoes In Area: Agency

North Shore Mosquito Abatement District said Friday the Greater Chicagoland area is experiencing a "period of intense" WNV activity.

Pedestrian Dies From Injuries Sustained When Struck By Car On Highway: Police

The 38-year-old Palatine resident died Thursday after being hospitalized following the incident earlier this week on Northwest Highway.

New Indoor Ice Rink Breaking Ground This Fall In Elk Grove Village: Developer

The Nicholas Family of Companies will break ground on Elk Grove Ice Arena, an 86,261-square-foot two-rink, in 2026.

Woman, 79, Struck By Car While Walking In Roadway: Lake County Sheriff

Police believe the Ingleside resident may have memory issues and left her home Wednesday without her caretaker's knowledge.

Highland Park Adopts IHRA Definition Of Antisemitism In Unanimous Vote

The City Council this week unanimously voted to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of antisemitism.

Person In Custody, Shelter In Place Lifted: Village Of Schaumburg

Police were asking residents to stay out of a neighborhood throughout Wednesday due to the presence of an armed person.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTER

• $50K In Fake Checks Cashed Against Business Account: Northbrook Police Blotter
• Sweeping Changes Being Made To IL Human Trafficking Laws: Police
• Cocaine Dealer Sells Drugs Near Lake County Middle School: Sheriff
• Car Stolen From Driveway Overnight: Riverwoods PD Blotter
• Men Seen Flying Drone Over Group Of Playing Children: Glenview Police Blotter
• Strangulation Arrest Made In Ingleside: Lake County Sheriff's Blotter

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