Tornadoes Hit | Scott's Law Violations | Uber Sex Assault

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:

24 Scott's Law Tickets Issued During McHenry Co. Detail

On Monday, the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office traffic unit conducted the speical traffic detail.

Driver Of Chain O' Lakes Charter Boat Was Not Licensed: Authorities

The 25-year-old Geneva man was operating a charter boat without the proper licensing, police said.

After Fatal Shooting, Police Want To Talk To Partygoers

The shooting happened on July 1 in Wadsworth. Authorities are continuing to investigate the slaying of Sotero Sanchez, Jr.

11 Tornadoes Confirmed After Wednesday's Severe Weather In Illinois

Three tornadoes were EF-1, while eight were EF-0, or the lowest on the scale.

Illinois TikTok Dad Finds Comfort In Online Response To Son's Tragedy

John Schwarz has received hundreds of thousands online of well-wishes after his 8-year-old son was injured after being kicked by a horse.

Jury Finds Palatine Uber Driver Guilty Of Sexual Assault

Ghazwan Alani, 35, faces up to seven years in prison after a jury found him guilty of sexually assaulting a passenger in his car in 2020.

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