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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:

Touchdown Arlington Coalition Wants To Connect Residents With Bears

The grassroots group is hoping to establish more direct communication with the Bears as they eye a possible move to Arlington Heights.

Man Accused Of Threatening Synagogue Members In Lake County

A 33-year-old Antioch man is in custody on a hate crime charge for threatening the Lindenhurst synagogue.

Firefighters Extricate Driver From Car In Buffalo Grove: Village

Eastbound Lake Cook Road was closed for approximately three hours early Saturday morning following the single vehicle crash.

Uzi Among The More Than 100 Firearms Collected At Gun Buyback

Most Blessed Trinity Parish partnered with Waukegan police to co-sponsor a gun buyback event Saturday.

Baxter Site Meeting Postponed Due To Large Crowd In Deerfield

Commissioners cited the Open Meeting Act as the reason for rescheduling due to insufficient space to accommodate the overflow crowd.

Music Programs Nab National Awards

• District 70 Music Program Nabs National Award For First Time Ever
• Northbrook's District 28 Music Receives Outstanding Program Award

14-Year-Old Nabbed Following Gunshot Reports In Mount Prospect: Police

A Des Plaines man is also accused of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, mob action after last week's incident.

Woman Killed In 5-Car Highway Crash Identified: Illinois State Police

A driver, who resided in Palatine, was killed and three others were injured in a multi-car crash last week on Interstate 90 in Schaumburg.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTER

• Man Undergoes Surgery After Girlfriend Stabs Him: Authorities
• Charges Filed After Thefts From Grayslake FedEx Facility: Authorities
• Fake Fire Alarm Reported At Train Depot: Arlington Heights PD Blotter
• Shoppers With Guns In Holsters Just Cops: Northbrook Police Blotter
• Tesla Driver With 6 Times Limit Rear-Ends Jeep In Lake Forest: Blotter

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