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Popular Mexican Restaurant Closes | 'Unprovoked' Stabbing

A roundup of top local stories for the far northern suburbs.

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A running roundup of top stories will be updated here throughout the day. Check back for the latest developments. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — Good afternoon — here’s the latest on news for the far northern suburbs, from Crystal Lake to Libertyville and communities throughout Lake and McHenry counties.

A running roundup of top stories will be updated here throughout the day. Check back for the latest developments.

Judge Denies Release For McHenry Man Charged In 'Unprovoked' Stabbing At Hotel: Prosecutors

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Two out-of-state visitors attending a dog show were attacked Saturday without warning outside a McHenry hotel, authorities said.

Algonquin Commons Restaurant Has Closed

A Tex-Mex chain’s Algonquin restaurant closed about a year after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Teen Dies After Being Rescued From Lake Michigan

The teen was swimming in a channel with friends in Waukegan when the incident occurred Sunday, authorities said.

Blind Man Sues Grayslake Car Dealership Over Alleged Bait-And-Switch

Lawsuit claims dealership changed terms during a new car purchase and took advantage of the buyer’s visual impairment.

Child Accused Of Stabbing Man Near McHenry In 'Domestic Incident': Authorities

The incident happened in the 5300 block of Leeside Street on Wednesday night, police said.

Fire At Amazon Warehouse Sparks Large Emergency Response: Authorities

Employees extinguished much of the blaze before firefighters arrived at the Freeman Road distribution facility Tuesday night.

Round Lake Toddler Killed In Double Fatality On Route 41

A 73-year-old Wilmette woman also died in the collision, which happened Saturday afternoon in Highland Park.

No ID Released In Home Explosion Due To 'Severity Of Burns': Coroner

One person was killed and two others seriously injured in a house explosion Sunday near Wonder Lake, authorities said.

Man Recorded Hours-Long Attack Before Nurse's Strangulation Death: Prosecutors

Katherine “Kat” Torbick, 43, was found dead inside her home April 30; prosecutors say audio captured assaults, threats and her final moments

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