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Loose Bison Unwelcome | Carvana Tower Halted | Businessman Sentenced

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

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As we move into the second half of May, graduation season is well underway and the unofficial start of summer is just over the horizon.

Here is a look at what has been getting attention from Patch.com readers so far this week:

Billy The Bison Needs To Be Off Forest Preserve Property: Officials

Lake County Forest Preserve District officials say the bison needs to be off Lakewood Forest Preserve property by Memorial Day weekend.

Find out what's happening in Winnetka-Glencoefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Skokie Carvana Tower On Hold After Suspension Of Illinois License

Village officials ordered work on the tower halted after the Illinois Secretary of State's office suspended Carvana's dealership license.

Northbrook Businessman Gets Prison Time For Illegal Pakistani Exports

Obaidullah Syed sent computer equipment to a nuclear research agency of the Pakistani government.

Find out what's happening in Winnetka-Glencoefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Nancy Pelosi Says Indictment May Be Needed Over Baby Formula Shortage Linked To Abbott Labs Plant

The speaker of the House did not specify who should be charged — or for what crime they should be prosecuted.

Independence Grove Beer Garden Reopens For Summer Season

The beer garden will be open on weekends and holidays in May.

Former Roller Rink Demo Approved: What Should Replace It?

The former Just for Fun Roller Rink was destroyed by a fire last year. What would you like to see built in its place?

Hall Of Fame Trip: Northbrook Baseball Set To Play In Cooperstown

A number of local businesses are helping fund the trip to New York for the Glenbrook North Feeder 12U Green baseball team.

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