Winter Fires | Missing Residents | Mask, Vaccine Mandates Updated

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — The work week is underway. It looks like we might be in for a stretch with little snow in the forecast. We want to get you caught up on the latest news from the northern Chicago suburbs from the past couple days.

Here is a look at articles that have been getting attention from Patch.com readers:

Teen Mother, Baby Missing: Police

Sharon Tellez-Perez, 17, and her 20-month-old daughter were last seen Saturday.

IL Man Who Walked Away From Crash Still Missing

Anyone with any information on Thomas "Tommy" Howe's whereabouts is asked to call Antioch police.

Judge Blocks School Mask Mandate, Voids COVID-19 Emergency Orders

Gov. J.B. Pritzker asked for an immediate appeal of a temporary restraining order limiting school testing, quarantine and mask requirements. RELATED: IL School Mask Ruling 'Cultivates Chaos,' Gov. JB Pritzker Says; Local Schools Close, Drop Mask Mandates After Court Ruling; Masks Recommended, Not Required In District 214

Warehouse Blaze To Keep Fire Crews At Scene All Weekend

The fire, which started Thursday morning, remains intense after steel racks collapsed and took out the building's sprinkler system.

North Shore Native Notches Assist In Olympics Debut

The U.S. Olympic women's ice hockey team began play Thursday with a 5-2 win over Finland in the preliminary round in Beijing.

About 100 Firefighters Battle Blaze At Waukegan Boat Warehouse

Several million dollars in damage may have been caused by a four-alarm overnight fire at a yacht storage facility, fire officials said.

YMCAs To Require Vaccination For Youth Programs, Day Camps

All children over age 5 will need to get their COVID-19 shot before enrolling in Metro Chicago YMCA programs.

Sex Abuse Of Children Case: North Shore Man Receives 2 New Charges

Bruce Claver, 57, is accused of felony aggravated criminal sexual abuse and predatory criminal sexual assault of at least 5 minors.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTER

• Man Enters Building Through Laundry, Tears Down Camera: Blotter
• 2 Men Burglarize Home While Owner Shovels: Blotter
• 35 Bags Of Crack Found On Teen Wanted Over Stolen Car, Police Say
• Stolen Check Altered; High-End Booze Stolen: Blotter
• Deadly Robbery: 2 Men Sentenced After Pleading Guilty In Slaying

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