Stolen Puppy Returned | Rally To Save School | Canoe Drowning

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — Hope your week and month are 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 Foster Puppy Returned To Wheeling Animal Shelter

Buzz, a 3 1/2-month-old black lab/shepherd puppy, has been returned to Heartland Animal Shelter.

Parents Rally To Save Local School, Defeat $90 Million D-37 Referendum

A bond referendum on this month's ballot would replace Avoca West in east Glenview with a new school on the Marie Murphy campus in Wilmette.

Man, 19, Drowns After Canoe Tips Over In Silver Lake: Authorities

The incident happened early Sunday in Oakwood Hills.

Lake Forest High School Worker Gave Number To Student: Superintendent

Superintendent Matt Montgomery said a food service employee was removed from the LFHS campus within an hour of a report from students.

Man Faces Felony Gun Charges For Week Of Incidents: Hoffman Estates PD

The 18-year-old is accused of two felonies following gun incidents on Wednesday and Thursday, with a Monday charge also being investigated.

Cause Of House Fire Near McHenry Under Investigation

The blaze broke out Sunday afternoon at the home in the 1500 block of North Hillside Lane.

Construction Company Plans To Remodel, Move Into Lake Bluff Building

Altounian Construction's plans for the former home of Anatol Equipment Manufacturing go before the Lake Bluff Architectural Board of Review.

Deerfield Man, 2 Others Swindled $3.9M From Investors: Feds

The swindling case included a children's charity, according to police and court documents.

Jury Finds Man Guilty Of Murder Of 14-Year-Old In North Chicago

Lavon'ta Brown was shot to death in May 2022. Alraum Williams was convicted Friday, while Amireon Williams awaits trial over the slaying.

ETHS Forms Group To Fight Racism Against Arabs, Jews, Muslims

The deadline for Evanston Township High School community members to nominate themselves to the new working group is Wednesday.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTER

• Drunken Driver Strikes Cop's Squad Car: Northbrook Police Blotter
• Pair Steal 16 Stanleys From Dick's: Arlington Heights PD Blotter
• Drunken Highwood Man Charged After Green Bay Road Crash: Blotter

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