Drug Marketed To Area Youth | 1st Solar Cafe | Semi Drives Over Car

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — The weekend is almost here! And as we all take a break from the day-to-day grind, it is a good time to get caught up on the top news stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

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

5 Arrests Made At Designated Protest Areas Outside Broadview ICE Facility: Police

Following a request from the Broadview Police Department, several law enforcement agencies have joined forces at the facility.

'New Wave Of Causing Harm' For Suburban Youth; 'Whippits' Make A Comeback: Police Chief

Sugar Grove Police Chief Patrick Rollins said large canisters of the laughing gas are being marketed to kids with names like "Miami Magic."

Nation's First Solar Cafe To Open In Evanston

The café will soon offer drip coffee, espresso drinks and more while customers get personalized solar energy quotes.

2 Hospitalized After Semi Drives On Top Of Car On I-94

A semi-tractor-trailer struck a center median and came to rest on top of a passenger vehicle, according to Lake Forest authorities.

D300 School Board Member Removed As President After Charlie Kirk Comments

The school board voted 5-1 to remove Zettler from the board during a special meeting Thursday night.

Renderings Of Bears Stadium In Arlington Heights Released

The modern enclosed stadium would be designed to host a wide-range of events year-round.

2 People, Several Dozen Animals Displaced Following Fire: Fire Officials

No one was injured when a fire broke out at home near Woodstock Wednesday night, fire officials said.

71-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck By Car: Wheeling PD

The Monday evening crash remains under investigation by the Wheeling Police Department Traffic Unit.

Crystal Lake Father Wins Lottery Jackpot: 'This Is For Our Kids'

“First and foremost, this is for our kids — to give them every opportunity to thrive,” the local dad said following the $550,000 win.

Trump Hints Chicago Could Be 'Training Ground' For Military

Gov. JB Pritzker rebuked the comments made during an address of senior military leaders, comparing President Trump to Vladimir Putin.

MORE ON PATCH

• 2 Arrested For Stealing From Walgreens Stores In Lake, McHenry Counties
• Search Efforts Called Off For Person Initially Reported Missing In Fox River: Police
• Crystal Lake Police: No Rifle Found Outside Library
• District 36 Staffer Fired Over Charlie Kirk Social Media Comment
• Speeding Drunken Drivers Nabbed: Riverwoods PD Blotter
• Ravinia Festival Continues For Two Long Weekends In Fall And Winter
• Year-Long Traffic Enforcement Yields 850+ Tickets In Evanston
• Backyard Burglar Snatches Fruit Off Tree: Highland Park Crime Blotter
• Employee Used School District Credit Card To Buy $37K In Power Tools: Arlington Heights PD
• Drunken Driver Seen Mixing Drinks Behind The Wheel In Parking Lot: Northbrook Police Blotter
• Driver With Suspended License Passes Unloading School Bus: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter
• Woman Steals Jewelry From Kohl's: Arlington Heights PD Blotter
• Lake County Expands Water Capacity With New White Deer Run Reservoir
• Green Oaks Woman, 80, Scammed Out Of $17K: Police
• 1 Person Hospitalized After WaveRunners Crash On Fox River