Puppy Attacked | I-94 Crash | Deputy Fire Chief On Leave

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — It's Friday and before we all sign off for the 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:

Newborn Suffers Brain Injury; Cary Father Charged: Police

Tristan Johnson, 22, is accused of injuring his 4-week-old baby and was taken into custody Friday.

Man Gets Prison For Stabbing Man In Estranged Wife's Home: Prosecutors

Joshua Doss of Huntley has been sentenced to 23 years in prison. Doss stabbed a man inside a Carpentersville home in December 2020.

Interstate 94 Backed Up For Miles Due To Crash Near Deerfield: Report

The Friday morning multi-vehicle crash occurred in the northbound lane before Half Day Road, according to a report.

Blue Jay Tests Positive For West Nile Virus In McHenry County

Health officials are reminding residents to take steps to protect themselves from mosquito-borne illnesses.

Store 'Uninhabitable,' Truck Still Inside It After Crash: Police

Polson's Natural Foods in Antioch, which lauds itself as the oldest health food store in IL, will remain closed for repairs.

Boy, 3, Dies After Being Found Unresponsive In Pool

Authorities say the boy died in a “tragic accident” after he was found drowning in a swimming pool in the backyard of a home.

Animal Hospital Evacuated Following Bomb Threat

The Lake Zurich Fire Rescue Department and Lake Zurich Police Department responded around 4 p.m. Thursday to Companion Animal Hospital.

Deputy Fire Chief On Leave For Stalking Firefighter, Threatened To Post Her Nude Photos: Officials

Wonder Lake Fire Protection District Deputy Chief Chris Weber was placed on leave last month.

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