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

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

Bears Would Pay $3.6M In Property Taxes Under Arlington Park Agreement

The Village of Arlington Heights will be holding a special meeting to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the former racetrack.

Medical Examiner Rules On Cause Of Death For Benjamin Oberto

Oberto, 45, was found dead inside his car in a creek off a Tollway ramp after leaving a business dinner in Crystal Lake on Nov. 13.

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Forced To Change Name By Ravinia Festival, Ravinia Brewing Rebrands

The recently renamed Steep Ravine Brewing Company will close its Logan Square taproom later this month but remain open in Highland Park.

Whooping Cough Cases Rise In McHenry Co., Outbreak Reported At H.S.

So far this year, 59 cases of whooping cough have been reported in McHenry County.

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Illegal U-Turn Leads To 7-Vehicle Crash: Police

Police are working to identify the driver who made the illegal U-turn, police said Friday. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Fire Reported At Homeless Encampment In Elgin

No one was injured in the blaze, which was reported at about 4:50 p.m. near North State Street and Kimball Street.

Evanston Man Indicted On Gun Charges After Highland Park Stop

Police said they discovered cannabis and a loaded Ruger handgun during a stop over a tinted license plate cover.

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