NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — It's time to catch up on the biggest stories from around the northern Chicago suburbs. Here's a look back at the news that grabbed readers' attention in recent days— from major investigations and community updates to stories you may have missed.
Prosecutors say Juan Lopez-Aguayo fatally shot his ex-girlfriend's boyfriend before fleeing to southern Illinois.
An autopsy determined 41-year-old Victor Marin drowned after he was reported missing by family in late June.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the woman forced her victims to work several jobs and took their paychecks for herself.
Authorities are still searching for two persons of interest involved in a Highland Park shooting Monday night.
Tyler Waldal, 14, died from blunt force injuries after an electric dirt bike collided with an SUV in Wauconda, officials said.
The incident happened Wednesday morning in the 900 block of Harper Drive in Algonquin, fire officials said.
The Lake County Department of Health announced closures at three beaches due to high bacteria levels, including one in Highland Park.
Investigators identified a third-floor resident who later died from his injuries as the person believed to have acted alone.
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