Arlington Sale To Bears | Postal Worker Attacked | Ruse Burglaries

CHICAGO AREA, IL — Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Arlington Sale To Bears Set For Early 2023: Track Owner, Mayor

Arlington Heights Mayor Thomas Hayes "encouraged" by Thursday's prediction from Churchill Downs Inc. CEO Bill Carstanjen.

Chicago-Area Food Pantries See Spike In Visits Over Past Year

As we soon head into the holiday season, giving back to local non-profits, including food pantries, can help boost their supplies.

Armed, Dangerous Man Arrested After 2-Day Crime Spree In Lake, Cook

Eric Gatlin was taken into custody Wednesday night. He is accused of stealing cars in Lake County and robbing a Portillo's at gunpoint.

Police Officer Credited With Saving Student Who Was Choking

Fox Lake Police Officer Jonathan Cawley is credited with saving the student who was choking at Grant High School in Fox Lake in September.

Woman Accused Of Attacking Postal Employee

The woman is also accused of nearly running someone down with her car in Huntley.

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