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Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

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NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL β€” Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Buffalo Grove Goes Hog Wild Over Norbert The Skateboarding Pig

Norbert, a 150-pound "total mama's boy" of a miniature Juliana pig, has more than 6,100 Instagram followers and a 1,100 TikTok devotees.

Murder Probe Underway After Man Found Dead On Driveway

The Lake County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of William Martys, of unincorporated Antioch.

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$35M Settlement In NorthShore, Sex Offender OB-GYN Birth Injury Suit

NorthShore and Dr. Fabio Ortega agreed to pay $35 million to a family who sued over a 2015 C-section that left a girl with cerebral palsy.

Skokie Teen ID'd As Evanston Beach Fatal Shooting Victim: Med Examiner

Jacquis Irby, 18, was one of three people that were shot at Clark Street Beach on Wednesday night in an incident police said wasn't random.

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Student Talks Gender-Neutral Restrooms With Northbrook Village Board

The Glenbrook North High School senior advocates the elimination of gendered restrooms.

Algonquin Man Who Threatened Diplo Sentenced In Battery Case

Daniel Susma has been sentenced to probation for battering a 71-year-old female relative.

Walgreens Will Continue To Sell Alternative Abortion Pill: Report

Last month, the Deerfield-based company said it will not distribute mifepristone in 20 states.

Police, School Investigating Report Of Hazing Involving Mundelein High School Baseball Players

Police and school officials are investigating possible hazing allegations, which involved a baseball player.

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