Kidney Donated | Candidacy Challenged | State JV Hockey Champions

It's the middle of the first week of spring 2022, with rain and scattered snow showers anticipated heading into the weekend. Let's get caught up on the latest news from the northern Chicago suburbs during the past couple days.

Here is a look at what has been getting attention from Patch.com readers:

Stranger Donates Kidney To Lake County Board Member

Bonnie Thompson Carter received a new kidney from a 33-year-old father from Kirkland.

Rep. Brad Schneider Faces Challenge Over Highland Park Residency

A pair of Lake Forest residents say Democratic Congressman Brad Schneider, a longtime Deerfield resident, has not moved to Highland Park.

State Champs: GBN JV Ice Hockey Hoists Ultimate Trophy

The Spartans beat York, 3-0, to win the state title.

Rabine Receives Michael Flynn Endorsement In IL Governor Race

The Schaumburg businessman is seeking the GOP nomination in the gubernatorial contest. The primary is scheduled for June 28.

Ruling Against Evanston Restaurant Upheld By Appeals Court

Evanston Grill's owners had argued State Farm's virus exclusion clause was inapplicable to losses from Gov. J.B. Pritzker's COVID-19 orders.

24-Hour Rehab Hospital Opens In Libertyville

The 60-bed Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Libertyville has opened at 1201 American Way.

Ex-Knollwood Chief Drops Out Of Lake County Sheriff GOP Primary

Jon Harlow, a Glencoe public safety officer and final chief of the Knollwood Fire Department, withdrew from the Republican primary field.

McHenry County Public Zoo Plans Take Shape

The owner of A Zoo To You in Huntley hopes to open a public zoo north of Woodstock.

Lakefront Site Of 12th Night Revelry Hits Market For $16 Million

The late James Challenger, a pioneer in the outplacement industry, purchased the 1902 Classical Revival home more a half-century ago.

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