Plate Reader Catches Criminal | Plant Closing | Metra Increases Fleet

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:

Stolen License Plates Detected By Automated Reader

A Chicago woman was also found with a large amount of stolen mail, fake driver's licenses and drugs, according to police.

Middle School Fight Sends Staff To Hospital, 2nd Time In 8 Days

School staff members suffered injuries while attempting to break up fights between students.

Cardinal Health Plant To Close Next Year

The company has notified its employees that the facility will close by mid-2023.

Fire Rescue: Firefighters Help Person Out Of Burning Home

An investigation into the early Friday morning fire is ongoing, with officials saying it may have started in a fireplace.

Ex-Staffer Of Congressman Admits To Embezzling Taxpayer Money

The former operations director of U.S. Rep's congressional office pleaded guilty to theft of taxpayer funds.

Metra Ups Service On NW Line As More Workers Return To Office

There will be 21 more trains added to the Union Pacific Northwest line starting on April 25.

Jacob Keltner's Wife Wants Husband's Killer To Spend Life In Prison

Becky Keltner says she hopes Floyd Brown, 42, will not breathe "a free breath of air again." Brown was found guilty of 2nd-degree murder.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTER

• Customer Spits On Child, Makes Threats At Home Goods: Blotter
• Camouflaged Gunman False Alarm; DUI Driver Parks In Backyard: Blotters
• Heavy Police Presence In McHenry Related To Death Probe: Police
• 'Public Works Employees' Use Ruse To Burglarize Home: Blotter

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