Semi Hits Bridge | Therapy Dog 'Breaks' Internet | Best Yard Haunts

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:

AJ Freund's DCFS Worker Guilty In Child Endangerment Case

Carlos Acosta has been found guilty while his supervisor, Andrew Polovin, was cleared.

Ahead Of Hamas Day Of Mobilization, No Specific Threats To North Shore

Police and school officials said they are aware of reports of possible violence against predominantly Jewish communities on Friday.

Man Who Choked Woman After First Date Cannot Be Detained: Prosecutors

A Chicago man is charged with the aggravated battery and unlawful restraint of a woman at her Glenview apartment last month.

Semi Truck Collides With Bridge Near Libertyville

The collision happened on northbound Route 45 Wednesday afternoon.

Patch's 2023 Guide To Chicagoland's Best Halloween Yard Haunts

Across the Chicago area, haunted yards will be springing up. We've got a list of which will be up and running in the coming weeks.

Crystal Lake Woman Accused Of Having ATV Removed From Fatal Crash

A 45-year-old Crystal Lake woman was arrested this past week and now faces charges in Lake County.

Winnetka Park District's Land Swap With Billionaire Greenlit By Judge

Meanwhile, the park district board has yet to learn the conditions of billionaire Justin Ishbia's "no strings attached" offer of $3 million.

New Therapy Dog 'Breaking The Internet' In Buffalo Grove: Village

Grady is the Buffalo Grove Police Department's second-ever therapy dog.

Arrest Made In Death Of 81-Year-Old Pedestrian: Buffalo Grove PD

A Hoffman Estates resident is accused of fatally striking the Buffalo Grove man while he was walking in April.

Northbrook Teacher 'Humbled' As Grammy Award Semifinalist

Greenbriar School Music Teacher Jeremy Bartunek is up for the Music Educator award.

Deerfield Mayor Condemns Hamas’s 'Terrorist Assault' Against Israel

Mayor Dan Shapiro said the Village condemns Hamas's terrorist assault against Israel, while also supporting Israel's right to defend itself.

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