'Home Alone' Airbnb | Coyote Trapped | Unvaccinated Nurses Denied

The final month of 2021 begins today, and the holiday season is kicking into gear. Let's get caught up on the latest news from the northern Chicago suburbs during the past couple days.

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

'Home Alone' House In Winnetka Available On Airbnb For 1 Night

The homeowners are allowing the short-term rental company and producers of the latest "Home Alone" sequel to rent out the house this month.

Trapped Coyote: Injured Animal Seen Around North Suburb

Efforts have been made to rescue the coyote, who stepped onto an illegally placed jaw trap, which clamped shut on its leg.

NorthShore Nurses Who Refuse Vaccine Can Be Fired, Judge Rules

Fourteen women with objections to COVID-19 vaccines can be compensated later if they suffered religious discrimination, the judge found.

1 Million Vaccine Doses Doled Out To Lake County Residents

Public health officials say 60 percent of eligible Lake County residents are fully vaccinated.

School Defrauded Of $48,570, Never Disclosed Hack That Exposed 1,139 Identities

Records reveal 10 school staff email accounts were compromised last year in a monthslong breach that has never been previously revealed to the public.

Bison Escapes, Roams Free In Lake, McHenry Counties

Police are urging residents to keep an eye out for the bison, which has been spotted crossing roadways.

COVID-19 Jail Outbreak Infects 24 With Mild Cases

Of the 18 inmates and eight correctional officers to catch the virus, no one has required hospitalization, officials said.

No More Movies For Theater As Venue Switches To Live Shows

The McHenry Downtown Theater will stop offering movies in early 2022.

Khalil Mack Unloads North Shore Mansion For Gain

The Chicago Bears linebacker listed the Glencoe home for sale earlier this year after spending more than $6.8 million on a Gold Coast condo.

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POLICE REPORTS

• Man Headed To Work Attacked In Vehicular Hijacking: Police
• 83 Citations, 5 Arrests During Lake Co. Holiday Traffic Campaign
• Felon Accused Of Leaving Accident, Weapon Possession: Blotter
• Traffic Crash Leads To Bevy Of Charges For Glenview Man: Blotter
• Unknown Person: Schaumburg Police Trying To Identify Hotel Guest
• Police Investigating Hate Crime After Antisemitic, Racist Graffiti Found On Synagogue
  

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