School Receives Bomb Threat | Resident Shot While Confronting Car Burglars | 6 Catholic Schools Closing

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:

High School Receives 'Unsettling' Bomb Threat In Swatting Incident: Superintendent

Officials said there is an increased police presence onsite at the school Monday, with local police receiving guidance from the FBI.

Resident Shot While Confronting Car Burglars: Police

Police said the early Sunday incident mirrored one earlier this month when another homeowner had four rounds shot at them.

Archdiocese Of Chicago Closing 6 Catholic Schools

The closings will occur at the conclusion of the current school year.

Storage Building Destroyed In Blaze: Fire Officials

The fire broke out Sunday night near McHenry.

New Sky Zone Opens In Algonquin

The 35,000-square-foot new Sky Zone is located in the former Room Place at 2471 Randall Road.

Coroner ID Man, 50, Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash

Preliminary results from an autopsy show Robert Morris died from blunt force injuries sustained in the collision.

Driver Who Fled Fatal Motorcycle Crash Arrested: Des Plaines PD

The 30-year-old resident is accused of leaving the scene on foot after a motorcyclist crashed into his car in July 2024.

1 Injured In House Fire In McHenry County: Fire Officials

The blaze was reported in the 900 block of Echo Trail in unincorporated Marengo Saturday evening.

Large-Scale Blood Drive Honors Life Of Wilmette Native

In the midst of a nationwide blood shortage, Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier Parish is hosting a blood drive in Wilmette.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTER

• Man With Deadly Weapon Resists Arrest: Arlington Heights PD Blotter
• Woman Pushes Cop Outside Grocery Store: Northbrook Police Blotter
• Man Arrested For Aggravated Battery At Emergency Room: Arlington Heights PD Blotter
• Catalytic Converter Stolen From Car Parked In Driveway: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter
• $3K Ulta Heist: Highland Park Crime Blotter

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