Inmate Death | Waukegan Casino | Shuttered Cafe | Woman Stabs Ex

We're midway through the first full week of December and less than two weeks from the shortest day of the year. Despite some bitter cold in recent days, a warm-up is in the forecast for next week. 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:

Waukegan Casino: State Gambling Regulators Pick Las Vegas Firm Over Ex-State Senator's Venture

The Full House Resorts CEO Daniel Lee said Wednesday he hopes to have a temporary version of the planned American Place casino up and running by mid-2022.

Owner Of Shuttered Rhapsody Cafe Seeks Financial Help For Workers

Ramon Abarca started a GoFundMe to help staff that have been unemployed since last month as he prepares for next venture, The Poached Egg.

Coroner Identifies Inmate Found Dead At Lake County Jail

The 61-year-old man was taken into custody on Nov. 16 on grooming and violation of sex offender registry charges.

North Shore Brothers Plead Guilty To Capitol Riot Charges

Christian Kulas and Mark Kulas Jr. both pleaded guilty to misdemeanor counts of parading, demonstrating or picketing in the Capitol.

Sales Tax Hike, Property Tax Break Proposed For Old Orchard Mall

The Skokie Village Board should set up a new business district and push for a tax incentive for mall landlord Westfield, village staff said.

Frank Lloyd Wright Officemate's 1895 Design Attracts Interest

Designed by architect Robert Spencer, the house incorporates Prairie School elements into the Queen Anne style.

POLICE REPORTS

• 12-Year-Old Girl Posts School Shooting Threat On Snapchat: Police
• Pedestrian Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver: Blotter
• DUI Busts Made Throughout Lake County: Blotter
• 4th DUI For 'Unresponsive Driver': Police
• Catalytic Converter Thefts Reported Around Town: Blotter
• Drugs Found On Driver Who Crashed Into Parked Car: Blotter
• Woman Accused Of Stabbing Former Boyfriend

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