Bears Buy Property | Contractors Suspended | Top Large Employers Named

We're halfway through the second month of 2023, with less than a week to go until Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras or Paczki Day. Let's take the opportunity to get caught up on the latest news from the northern Chicago suburbs from the past few days.

Here is a look at articles that have been getting attention from Patch.com readers:

Chicago Bears Close On $197.3M Arlington Park Property Agreement

The Bears closed on the 326-acre property this week, but said that there is still no guarantee they will develop it for a new stadium.

Target Of Murder Attempt Used iPad To Deflect Bullet At Close Range

Authorities said a man showed up to an Evanston church with an illegal gun looking for an ex-friend he had been threatening for years.

Northwest Community Healthcare Names New President

Michael Hartke succeeds Steve Scogna who is retiring after more than a decade with the organization.

Off-Duty Cop Who Brought Gun To Work At Library Faces Discipline

Records show the library staffer who drew a gun on a patron had resigned from the Evanston Police Department during his probationary period.

North Suburban Business Becomes First Public Carbon Capture Company

Shares of LanzaTech, a Skokie-based company that uses synthetic biology to transform carbon waste into sustainable fuels and other products, began trading Friday on the Nasdaq exchange.

Bomb Squad Called After Training Grenade Found At Goodwill

The Round Lake Beach Goodwill store was evacuated for a short time Saturday after the training grenade was found among donated items.

7 Illinois Companies Ranked Among Forbes’ ‘America’s Best Large Employers’

Northwestern Medicine scores high on list released Wednesday.

Streetplus Contractors Beat Man Found Urinating On Utility Box

City officials suspended the $508,000 "Streetplus Evanston Clean Team," which is operated by a New York-based firm with COVID relief funds.

Where To Find Paczki, King Cake Around Chicago's North Suburbs

There's still time ahead of Fat Tuesday to stock up at these local bakeries for Paczki Day and Mardi Gras 2023.

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