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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 — Here is a look at articles that have been getting attention from Patch readers in recent days:

Parents Push For Metal Detectors In D-113 Over Student Objections

Students, security experts and protesting parents debated District 113 school security after a student brought a gun to school in April.

Murder Charges Filed Against Second Man In Evanston Triple Shooting

Jalen Murray and Tacorey Magitt are charged with the murder of 18-year-old Jacquis Irby during a dispute at Clark Street Beach in Evanston.

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UpRising Closes For Good: 'We All Truly Thank You'

Corinna Bendel Sac, the owner of UpRising Cafe in Lake in the Hills, closed her cafe on Wednesday.

3 Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies, K9 Deputy, Receive ‘Medal of Honor’

The honorees were presented with their awards by Illinois State Police Director Brendan F. Kelly Wednesday at a ceremony in Springfield.

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No Arrests Yet In Libertyville Vehicular Hijacking: Police

The Libertyville mom beaten while trying to protect her 2-year-old son, who was inside the stolen vehicle, is recovering.

'Ice Cream Land' Comes To Festival At Main Beach

The first-ever ice cream festival in Crystal Lake is planned for 5 to 9 p.m. on Aug. 18.

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