Woman Set Fire To Apartment | DCFS Worker Guilty | Mom, Daughter Alive

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:

Woman Set Fire To Apartment, Displacing Tenants: Arlington Heights PD

Paula Cristina Sanchez is charged with one count of aggravated arson, a Class X felony, police said. Related: 3 Apartments Uninhabitable Following Arlington Heights Fire — Police

AJ Freund's DCFS Worker Guilty In Child Endangerment Case

Carlos Acosta has been found guilty, while his supervisor, Andrew Polovin, was cleared.

Evanston Mom, Daughter Taken Hostage By Hamas Are Alive, Family Told

The Israeli government reportedly believes Judith Tai Raanan and her daughter, recent Deerfield High School grad Natalie Raanan, are alive.

Deny Request For Ryan Field Concerts, Land Use Commission Recommends

The Evanston Land Use Commission suggested approving Northwestern's proposed new stadium but denying its plan to hold concerts there.

New Playground To Be Built In Memory Of Officer Killed In Line Of Duty

The Algonquin Village Board is expected to vote on improvements at James B. Wood Park and Holder Park during its Tuesday meeting.

Guzman Y Gomez Opening 4th Chicagoland Location In Buffalo Grove

The Mexican restaurant chain, based in Australia, specializes in burritos, bowls, nachos, tacos and nacho fries.

District 34 Schools Holding Annual Food Drive For Township Pantry

A "Stuff the Bus" collection is planned Wednesday as part of the Character Counts In Glenview effort.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTER

• Perfume Thefts Reported At Multiple Stores: Northbrook Police Blotter
• Thief Steals Toyota Out Of Driveway: Arlington Heights PD Blotter
• Thief Steals 7 Bottles Of Booze At Jewel: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

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