Reunited Ring | School Bus DUI | Masks Made Optional | 1st Latino

Hot on the heels of yesterday's numerologically notable "Twosday" — the 22nd day of the 2nd month of 2022 — we are now less than a week away from Shrove Tuesday, also known as Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras or Paczcki Day.

Whether you're planning to mark the day with the traditional Polish baked goods or not, take a look at some headlines from Chicago's northern suburbs that have been getting attention from Patch.com readers this week.

Ring Reunion: Public Works Returns Missing Wedding Ring To Man

A crew responding to a water main break last week in Arlington Heights found the ring.

Bus Driver Arrested In DUI Crash On Snow-Covered Roads: Police

The collision happened in Deer Park. None of the students on the Barrington District 220 bus were injured.

Ahead Of Sex Abuse Report Release, Parks Director Quits

Lawrence Hemingway resigned a day after city officials received an outside report of sexual misconduct towards female lifeguards.

Schools Ask For Patience, Respect As Mask Rules Shift Again

Many suburban school districts have made changes, again, to masking policies after an appeals court ruled masks are not required in schools.

Masks Are Now Optional At Deerfield, Highland Park High Schools

The District 113 board voted to relax quarantine rules while keeping a COVID-19 testing requirement for extracurricular activities in place.

District 225 Moves To 'Mask-Recommended' Environment Immediately

The decision was made during a special meeting of the board of education over the weekend.

Campbell Airport In Grayslake Is For Sale

The airport is listed for $8 million.

Mayor Appoints Juan Geracaris To City Council

If confirmed as 9th Ward councilmember Monday, the Argentina native would become the first Latino to serve on the Evanston City Council.

Condell Welcomes 'Twosday' Baby

Jesus, the youngest of seven children, was born at 12:22 p.m. on 2/22/22.

POLICE REPORTS

• Disabled Senior's Caregiver Charged With Stealing Nearly $15,000
• Teen Arrested After Woman, 24, Shot In Apartment: Police
• Wisconsin Man Nabbed On Child Porn Charge In Waukegan: Blotter
• Woman Shot In Car On Expressway Near Rolling Meadows: Police
• $1.6K Jacket, Louis Vuitton Bag Stolen From Gym Locker: Blotter
• Customer Shouts At Staff Of Business Over Mask Policy: Blotter
• Man Raises Machete At Driver After Cutting Them Off: Police
• Fire Displaces A Dozen Residents, 2 Dogs, 2 Cats Rescued

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