Thousands Lose Power | Wrong-Way Crash Services | Bakery Hate Crime

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:

4K Lose Power From Storm In Mount Prospect Area: ComEd

A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for the area Monday afternoon and early evening, according to the National Weather Service.

Thousands Without Power In Evanston, Wilmette Due To Thunderstorms

Power outages hit about 1 in 7 ComEd customers in Evanston and 1 in 6 in Wilmette Monday afternoon amid reports of downed trees and lines.

Visitation Held For Family Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On I-90

The Dobosz family was among eight people killed in the July 31 collision on Interstate 90 in McHenry County.

3 Finalists Named For Next Evanston Police Chief, Public Forum Planned

The candidates include deputy chiefs from Chicago and East Dundee as well as the Cook County State's Attorney investigations bureau chief.

Man Accused In Uprising Hate Crime, Damage Pleads Not Guilty

Joseph Collins is accused of smashing windows at the bakery and café and spray-painting "hateful messages."

$10M Bail In Child Sex Assault Case For Lake County Man

A 36-year-old man is behind bars after accusations he sexually assaulted a juvenile family member numerous times over several years.

Free COVID-19 Tests To Be Suspended As IL Cases, Deaths Continue

Illinois residents will only have until Friday to have tests sent to their homes as nearly 25,000 people tested positive and 84 died.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTER

• Man Arrested For Battery After Fight At Libertyville Bar
• 2 Women Steal 94 Items From Business: Arlington Heights PD Blotter
• Worker Enters Home To Smell Undergarments: Northbrook Police Blotter
• Graffiti Found At School Playground: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

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