Rocket Removed | Arlington Park Demo | Bodycam Video Released

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — It's Friday and before we all sign off for the weekend, let's get caught up on the top news stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

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

WWII-Era Rocket Safely Removed From Yard Near Antioch

The discovery was made by a resident doing yard work in the 25000 block of West 3rd Street in unincorporated Antioch late Thursday morning.

Police Release Bodycam Video Of Fatal Shooting In Des Plaines

A 55-year-old Des Plaines man, who may have been having a "psychotic breakdown," was armed with an ax when shot down by police last month.

Phase 2 Of Arlington Park Demolition Approved As Work Begins: Village

The Chicago Bears, who own the property, said Friday that the start of demolition "does not mean the property will be developed."

Ex-State Rep Sues State Rep, Gun Control Group Over Primary Campaign

Former State Rep. Denyse Wang Stoneback alleges current State Rep. Kevin Olickal and Gun Violence Prevention PAC conspired to defame her.

Motorcyclist Killed After Hitting Semitruck: Palatine PD

The 50-year-old Palatine man was pronounced dead at the scene of the early Thursday morning crash.

Algonquin Township Trustee Removed Over 1990 Felony Conviction

A felony conviction from 1990 led to the decision to remove Edward Zimel, Jr., from his position as trustee for Algonquin Township.

Local Olympian Killed In Crash Remembered For Resilience, Kind Heart

Patrick Gascienica, 24, competed in the winter Olympics in Beijing in 2022. He was killed Monday in a collision in Bull Valley.

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