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Swatting Call At School | Cow Gets Named | Volleyball Coach Killed

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

North Suburban News Update publishes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
North Suburban News Update publishes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. (Patch)

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:

'All-Clear' After Swatting Call At Glenbrook North High: School

The school was under a suspended schedule following the Monday incident and officials were asking people not to come to the campus.

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Waukegan Volleyball Coach, School Counselor Dies In Shooting: Police

Niolis Collazo, 23, died in a weekend shooting and worked as a counselor with middle school girls and as a boys' volleyball coach.

Cow That Got Loose In Niles Has A Name: Humane Society

The cow, who was part of a senior prank by local students, is being cared for at an animal shelter in Woodstock.

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North Shore Beach Among America's 'Top 100 Secret Beaches,' Poll Finds

It was the only beach in Illinois to make the list.

Classes Resume Monday At Glenbrook South Following Fire: Principal

More than 1,400 students returned to the campus Friday to retrieve belongings following a Thursday fire.

1 Person Killed, 1 injured In 2-Vehicle Libertyville Crash: Police

One driver was killed after being trapped in their vehicle in the late-night crash that took place on U.S. Highway 45 and Peterson Road.

Metra Train Hits Car, Stopping Trains For An Hour: UPN

No one was injured after the train struck a vehicle near Lake Forest, stopping trains moving in both directions for nearly an hour.

Aurora MMA Fighter Found Dead Took His Own Life, Family Says

Trevon Lawson, who fought as The Last Shinobi, was found in his car near a Schaumburg hotel last week, two weeks after he went missing.

North Shore Death Notices: May 1 To May 7

Recent obituaries and upcoming services on Chicago's North Shore.


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