Coroner IDs Boy, 5, In Crash | Drunken Box Cutter Attack | Tax Hike

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

Thanksgiving Turns Bloody With Drunken Box Cutter Attack: Police

A drunken driving argument spiraled into chaos after a man slashed one relative, threatened others and grabbed a child, authorities said.

Reports Of Mass Shooting In Arlington Heights Part Of A Hoax: Police

The Arlington Heights Police Department said it is aware Wednesday of social media reports regarding a non-existent incident.

8% Property Tax Levy Increase Included In Highland Park Budget

The city's 2025 budget includes a municipal property tax hike of $125 per $500,000 in assessed home value, staff said.

Coroner IDs Boy, 5, Killed In Crash

The younger boy was sitting on a 24-year-old man's lap while he drove in Beach Park, police said.

Driver In Fatal Traffic Accident Cooperating With Cops: Schaumburg PD

A 12-year-old Palatine girl was struck and killed by a car Monday night while walking against a crosswalk signal.

$500K Settlement In Sex Offender, Record-Shredding Whistleblower Suit

District 113 officials have agreed to resolve the explosive whistleblower lawsuit filed by Highland Park High School teacher Amy Burnetti.

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