'Senior Assassin' Game | School Lockdown | Boy 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:

'Senior Assassin' Game Not Condoned, Supported: Arlington Heights PD

The annual springtime tradition for students involves water guns, which are sometimes mistaken for real firearms, according to police.

Gurnee Middle School Placed On Lockdown

A false alarm caused a security system at Woodland Middle School to malfunction, leading to the lockdown Monday, police said.

Boy, 4, Found Unresponsive In Hotel Pool: Glenview PD

The boy was taken to Lutheran General Hospital for medical treatment following the Friday evening incident, according to police.

Charges Possible After Teen Accidentally Shoots Himself In Leg

The 17-year-old boy sustained injuries that are not considered life-threatening.

'Devoted' Public Servant: Cook County Clerk Yarbrough Dies At 73

Karen Yarbrough, who had served as clerk since 2018, was the first woman and African-American to hold the position.

Man Puts Liquor Store Clerk In Headlock During Robbery: Mt Prospect PD

The Mount Prospect resident has been charged with two felonies stemming from the incident last week at Jay Liquors.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTER

• Burglary Reported During Easter Mass: Northbrook Police Blotter
• Thieves Steal $1.2K At Tobacco Shop: Arlington Heights PD Blotter
• Lake Cook, Portwine Roads Hotbed For DUI Busts: Riverwoods PD Blotter
• Drunken Driver Slumped At Wheel Had Warrant: Buffalo Grove PD Blotter

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