Axe Attack | Departing Superintendents | Omicron Confirmed

With the start of winter less than a week away and just two more weekends remaining in 2021, the suburbs are bracing for the threat of damaging wind amid unseasonably warm December weather. After making sure to secure any outdoor decorations or furniture, take a few minutes to get caught up on some of the latest news from the northern suburbs of Chicago so far this week.

Here are some of the stories getting attention from Patch.com readers:

1st Case Of Omicron Variant Confirmed In Cook County Suburbs

Public health officials said the person, who is asymptomatic and vaccinated, was tested after having close contact with a confirmed case.

Woman Charged With Attempted Murder In Thanksgiving Axe Attack

The 52-year-old is accused of hitting a family member in the head with a hatchet, police said.

School 'Could Have Done Better' Handling Allegations Of Misconduct By Coach

The outgoing superintendent said the district's response to complaints about a color guard coach is being "closely re-examined."

District 303 Superintendent Leaves For Northbrook Job

Jason Pearson has accepted a position as superintendent of Northbrook School District 28.

Combating International Islamophobia Act Passed By U.S. House

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, an Evanston Democrat, co-sponsored the bill, which was introduced in October by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.

Failure At Old Fuel Station Costs Taxpayers $55,000

The City Council on Monday approved a $1.6 million contract to replace its 30-year-old municipal fueling station on Half Day Road.

Late Inventor's Mansion With 4 Floors Of Lake Views Sold

The widow of a notable gastroenterologist sold a six-bedroom red brick Georgian above the village's power station Tuesday for $3.6 million.

POLICE REPORTS

• 1 Jailed In Drug Overdose Deaths Of Parents At Libertyville Motel
• Walmart Shopper Robbed At Knifepoint
• Wanted Man Accused Of Groping 2 Nurses Treating Him At Hospital
• Customer Gets Trespass Warning For Goodwill Retail Theft: Blotter
• Long Grove Woman Accused Of Social Hosting: Blotter
• Crash At School, Package Theft, Forgery: Blotter
• Student Holding 'Handgun' On Social Media Not A Threat: Police
• Car Nearly Hits Cop Cars, Drives Into Park: Police
• Suburban Woman, 61, Dies After 3-Car Crash

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