DUI Driver Crashes Into Squad Car | Scam Alert | Missing Woman, 71, Found Safe

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:

Missing 71-Year-Old Evanston Woman Found At Chicago Hospital

Reports of a missing Evanston prompted a police search near the North Shore Channel Tuesday.

Drunken Driver Crashes Into Palatine Squad Car: Police

The 36-year-old Palatine resident registered a blood alcohol concentration level nearly three times the legal limit, according to police.

Lake Co. Sheriff's Office Warns Of Scam

A caller has been telling residents they are with the sheriff's office and that they missed jury duty and owe a fine, police said.

1 Critically Injured, DUI Charge Filed In Early Morning Collision In Crystal Lake

The driver of a Toyota pickup, which crashed into a tree early Friday, has been charged with DUI. Three were injured in the crash.

Lake County Municipality Opts Out Of Grocery Sales Tax Hike

Village officials in Mundelein informally chose not to enact a 1 percent grocery sales tax hike on Jan. 1 when the state tax disappears.

Driver Charged In Crash That Killed 89-Year-Old Palatine Woman: Police

Lois J. Larson succumbed to injuries sustained in the March crash, according to the Barrington Police Department.

Sale Of Walgreens Complete: Fate Of Deerfield Headquarters Also Decided

Sycamore Partners acquired the pharmacy giant's parent company earlier this year in a reported deal worth $23.7 billion.

Resident Throws Broom At Speeding Car: Glenview Police Blotter

The driver of the car said the incident caused damage to their license plate.

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