Rittenhouse Deliberations | Mandate Challenge | 'Rigged Process'

As we pass the November's midpoint and approach the week of Thanksgiving, take a moment to get caught up on the latest news from the northern Chicago suburbs from the past couple days.

Here is a look at some of the articles that have been getting attention from Illinois Patch readers:

Rittenhouse Jury Can View Video: Judge

As the jury continued to deliberate, an armed protester was outside the Kenosha County courthouse.

NorthShore Vaccine Mandate Challenge Goes Before Federal Judge

Unvaccinated staff have been banned from NorthShore University HealthSystem property. A group of nurses alleges religious discrimination. A federal judge heard arguments on the case Tuesday.

Stabbing Death: Teen's Charge Upgraded To First-Degree Murder

Felony charges were initially denied for the 17-year-old boy accused of stabbing Manuel Porties, 18, of Elgin, to death in Schaumburg.

Casino Bidding Was A 'Rigged Process,' Potawatomi Claim

Former Waukegan Mayor Sam Cunningham secretly directed the City Council to favor a major campaign contributor, the rejected bidder alleges.

Coming Soon: Village Board Approves Development Of Movie Theater

A development agreement with Landmark Theatres includes $3.5 million to reimburse tenant and building improvement costs in The Glen.

Loyola Academy Names New President

The former Navy officer and current Loyola Academy board member is set to succeed the Rev. Patrick McGrath in July 2022.

Suburban Police On Alert As Rittenhouse Verdict Nears

Suburban police departments have not reported any issues or unrest in towns in northern Illinois.

Jacob Blake's Uncle Charged With Gun Crimes After Evanston Arrest

Justin Blake, uncle of the man shot and paralyzed by a Kenosha police officer last year, was pulled over Saturday after a demonstration.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTERS

• 2 Found Dead, Infant Found Alive, In Motel Room
• Man Critically Injured After Being Involved In 2 Crashes
• Man Accused Of Battery To A Victim Over 60, Using Weapon: Blotter
• Thief Fills Shopping Bag With Home Cleaning Products: Blotter
• Firefighter Charged With Stealing Over $40,000 From Firefighter's Association
• CTA Stabbing: Suburban Man Charged With Attempted Murder

RECENT NORTH SUBURBAN NEWS UPDATE

• Capitol Riot Sentencing | Homicide Arrest | Botched Carjacking