Arson Suspect Video | Bulls Star Gets School Name | Therapy Dog Hired

We're headed into final days of April with unseasonably cold weather and possible thunderstorms and flurries in the forecast. In the meantime, let us get you caught up on the latest news from the northern Chicago suburbs.

Here is a look at what has been getting attention from Patch.com readers so far this week:

Images Of Arson Suspect Released By Police

Surveillance video shows someone pour fuel on two cars before setting them on fire.

Therapy Dog Joins Police Department

'Gus' will assist with public relations/community engagement, along with helping in victim advocacy, mental health and trauma response.

Rally Cry: Deerfield's Caruso Middle School Renamed For Bulls Star

The one-day name change shows support for Alex Caruso and the Bulls, who face the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5 of their NBA playoff series.

Illinois Electoral Board Tosses 3 Suburban Supreme Court Hopefuls Off Ballot, Candidates Appeal

The state electoral board last week determined that Mark Curran, Susan Hutchinson and Nancy Rotering failed to submit enough signatures.

Grayslake Man Enters Not Guilty Plea In Fatal Stabbing

Jesus Vargas faces murder charges in connection with the fatal stabbing of Brian Mahdee, 37, of Round Lake Beach.

Private Equity Firm Blackstone Spends $150 Million In Waukegan, Zion

The deal is reportedly the biggest industrial real estate transaction of 2022 so far.

'Restrained' $5.2M Modernist Mansion Was Built Into Glencoe Ravine

Designed by local architect Thomas Shafer, the home was formerly owned by the family that founded Northbrook-based Maurice Sporting Goods.

POLICE REPORTS

• Retail Theft Warrants; Violation Of Protection Order: Blotter
• 4 Busted For Criminal Trespass At Educational Center: Blotter
• Robot Vacuum Cleaners Stolen At Business; Skate Park Graffiti: Blotter
• 7 Years In Prison For Woman With 6th DUI
• North Suburban Brothers Christian And Mark Kulas Sentenced To Probation, Home Detention Over Capitol Riot

ICYMI: United Against Hate | Fire Claims Woman, Dog | Capitol Riot Brothers