Dad Who Drowned ID'd | West Nile Virus Mosquitoes | Dog Days Fest

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — It's Friday and before we all sign off for the holiday weekend, let's get caught up on the top news stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

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

Winnetka Dad Who Drowned In Lake Michigan During Rescue Identified

Luke Laidley, 43, was a survivor of 9/11, a football coach at Carmel Catholic and Loyola Academy and a father of three, his family said.

Billionaire Jim Crown 'Racing' Son-In-Law During Deadly Crash: Report

The North Shore native died in a one-car crash at the Aspen Motorsports Park while celebrating his 70th birthday.

Northwestern Football Coach Pat Fitzgerald Suspended Over Hazing Probe

The investigation did not find "sufficient evidence" that coaches knew of hazing, but they had "significant opportunities" to discover it.

Highland Park Reclaims July 4 Parade Route A Year After Mass Shooting

Thousands of community members walked along the Independence Day parade's path following a remembrance ceremony at City Hall.

Crystal Lake's First Hospital Opening Soon

The new Mercyheatlh Hospital at Three Oaks Road and Route 31, is set to open later this month. An open house is planned for next weekend.

Dog Days Of Summer Fest Returns This Weekend

A highlights of the festival, which runs July 7 to 9, is the Dock Dogs National Canine Aquatic competition, which will be held in Cook Park.

West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitoes Found in Glenview

WNV positive mosquitoes have also been found in traps in Evanston, Lincolnwood and Northfield this summer.

Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus: Lake County Health

The mosquito pools are the first confirmed indicators of West Nile virus presence in Lake County this summer.

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