Sledgehammer Fire Rescue | Woman Hits 2 With Car, Knife Attacks Man | Life Sentence For Hotel Sex Assault

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — We're at the midway point of a busy news week. 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:

Neighbor Uses Sledgehammer To Save Woman Trapped In House During Fire: Arlington Heights FD

The Wednesday fire, which started in a garage adjacent to the home, was fought by a number of local fire departments.

WI Woman Faces Multiple Charges Following 'Random Acts' Of Violence In Gurnee

Katelyn Harmon, 25, has been charged with attempted first-degree murder in connection with two collisions into pedestrians, police said.

Man Sentenced To Life For Sexual Assault At Deerfield Hotel: Lake County State's Attorney's Office

Prosecutors argued the 44-year-old deserved life imprisonment for the 2024 incident, as well as being a "sexual predator" for over 20 years.

Man Found Dead In Creek, Authorities Investigate Death: Police

The body was found in the Jelkes Creek near South 8th Street and Boncosky Road in West Dundee, police said.

Police Search For Suspected Shooter In Grayslake

The shooting took place outside a home in the 500 block of Lincoln Avenue Grayslake Friday evening, police said.

Pedestrian Hospitalized With Life-Threatening Injuries After Being Hit By Car: Rolling Meadows PD

The Wednesday crash has shut down Algonquin Road near the Meadowbrook Industrial Court, according to police.

5 IL High School Grads To Play In Super Bowl 60

Former high school athletes from 30 states will be playing in Sunday's matchup between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.

Pedestrian, 84, Killed After Being Struck By Vehicle In Niles: Police

A portion of Touhy Avenue was closed Tuesday morning as police conducted an investigation into the crash.

Arrest Made In Shoe Sale Armed Robbery: Palatine PD

The victim had met up with someone they had arranged an in-person meeting with through a social media platform in December.

Coroner IDs Lake County Man, 19, Killed In Grayslake Crash

The collision happened at about 2:15 p.m. Monday at Washington Street and Atkinson Road.

Hundreds Face Layoffs At 7 IL Companies; Another 1,500 Impacted By Amazon Fresh Closures

These Illinois companies have recently, or will soon, lay off 488 workers, according to the Illinois WARN report.

Ring In The Year Of the Horse At Evanston's 2026 Lunar New Year Celebration

The free community event will celebrate the Year of the Horse with activities, speakers and a traditional Lion Dance.

District 65 School Board Appoints Chris Van Nostrand As Newest Member

Van Nostrand fills a vacancy left by a former board member's resignation and will serve in the position until April 2027.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTER

• Identity Theft Costs Victim $5K: Winnetka, Glencoe Crime Blotters
• Thief Steals $10K Chanel Bag From Unlocked Home: Glenview Police Blotter
• Thief Posing As Buyer Steals Scrapped Catalytic Converters: Riverwoods PD Blotter
• Drunken Driver Leaves Accident Scene: Lake County Sheriff's Blotter

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