RV Crashes | Ex-Coach Sentenced | Top Picks For Fall Fun

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — The work week is finally winding down and we are inching closer to the weekend. Before you sign off for the week, we wanted to get you caught up on the latest news from the northern Chicago suburbs from the past couple days.

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

Motorhome Starts On Fire Following Crash Near Marengo

No injuries were reported after an RV caught fire and became fully engulfed in flames Thursday afternoon near Marengo.

Ex-Evanston HR Chief Pockets Payout To Resign Amid Investigation

After she was put on paid leave pending a sexual misconduct investigation, Jennifer Lin arranged a severance deal with the ex-city manager.

Ex-Teacher Gets 10 Years In Child Porn Case

The Lake in the Hills man was a teacher and wrestling coach at Holmes Middle School in Wheeling prior to his arrest in early 2020.

$12K Raised For Family After Crash Kills Dad, Critically Injures 2 Sons

The crash happened Friday evening in Beach Park. Jose Hernandez was killed in the crash and his stepsons, Giovanny Rodriguez, along with his brother Alejandro, were critically injured.

Deerfield Man Sentenced For Stealing From Disabled Kids' Group

Stuart Nitzkin fraudulently misappropriated $831K from a non-profit for physically and psychologically challenged children.

Skokie Man Sentenced For $7 Million Ponzi Scheme Targeting Assyrian Churches

An "unparalleled and incorrigible scam artist," Albert Rossini made off with more than $2.5 million of his victims' money, prosecutors said.

The History Behind Libertyville's 'Devil's Gate'

A local history buff shared her thoughts on the urban legend and how it originated.

HOUSES THAT MADE US GO 'WOW' THIS PAST WEEK

Take a peak inside a couple gorgeous homes up for sale in the northern suburbs that caught our attention this past week:

• Elegant Home Near Grays Lake Selling For $725K: The five-bedroom home that is near downtown Grays Lake, Jones Island and downtown Grayslake.
• $1M Wow House: Meticulously Renovated In Glenview: This beautiful Glenview-area estate is also up for sale.

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND?

Here's a look at some fun events and/or ideas on ways to enjoy the upcoming weekend:

• This Weekend's Fall Fests in McHenry County: Wine Walk, Autumn Drive
• Fall Festival Roundup: Celebrate Autumn In The Chicago Area
• Patch's 2021 Guide To Chicagoland's Best Halloween Yard Haunts
• Apple Orchards In The Chicago Area: Fall 2021 Guide
• Fall Foliage Map In Illinois: 2021 Peak Draws Near
• Richardson Adventure Farm Is Open
• Fright Fest Returns To Six Flags After Year Break

OTHER TOP ARTICLES

• Ear 'Bit Or Sliced' In Cary Attack: Authorities
• Teen Busted Masturbating In Car Stares At Woman, Follows Her: Police
• Man Threatened To 'Blow Up' Meijer In McHenry: Police