School Board Member Dies | Mall Redevelopment | Child Nearly Drowns

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:

Hit-And-Run Driver Fatally Strikes School Board Member Riding Bike

Deerfield School District 109 board member Maureen Wener died after she was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Highland Park, officials said. READ MORE: Deerfield Obituary — Maureen G. Wener

Open Houses Regarding Northbrook Court Redevelopment Planned

The meetings, scheduled for Wednesday and June 13, will be held at the mall.

Child Found Unresponsive In Backyard Swimming Pool: Northbrook Police

The child was taken to an area hospital in serious condition following the Sunday incident.

Man, 25, Drowns In Chain O' Lakes: Authorities

Police believe the man was heavily intoxicated when he tried to swim across the channel between, Petite Lake and Spring Lake early Sunday.

Armed Felon Jumps Out 2nd Floor Window, Flees Police: Authorities

Lake County Sheriff's Office K9 Dax is credited with tracking the 31-year-old Mundelein man down and taking him into custody.

Girl, 2, Accidentally Shot; Grayslake Teen Faces Charges: Authorities

The incident occurred in a Vernon Hills home Friday, authorities said.

Blaze Destroys Firefighter's Home; Community Rallies To Raise Funds

The local firefighter and his family were displaced from their Crystal Lake home following a Memorial Day blaze.

District 219, Mexican Consulate Partner To Educate Parents Of Students

Spanish-speaking parents and guardians will get the chance to earn the equivalent of a K-8 or high school diploma, district officials said.

Man Accused Of Planning Sex With Child In Lake Forest Indicted

Authorities said 65-year-old David Randon thought he was meeting up with a 15-year-old girl — but it turned out to be an undercover cop.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTER

• Couch Set On Fire At Tennis Court: Arlington Heights PD Blotter
• Woman Steals Tools From Worker Restoring Power: Northbrook PD Blotter
• 4 Women Steal 16 Bottles Of Liquor At Jewel: Buffalo Grove PD Blotter
• Knife Assault At Gas Station; School Burglarized: Blotter
• Drug Dealer Who Could've 'Ended Countless Lives' Arrested: Police
• Shooting Outside Skokie Smoke Shop Leads To Charges 18 Months Later

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