Free Smoothies For Year | Woman Found Dead In Pool | Child, 11, Dies In Crash

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:

Authorities Probe Death Of Woman Found With Gunshot Wound Near Cornfield

Laurena Talo, 27, died from a gunshot wound on June 17, but it's unclear what the circumstances are that lead to her death.

New Evanston Cafe Offering Free Smoothies For A Year

Your chance to get free smoothies for one year is coming up this weekend at the grand opening of a new Evanston smoothie cafe.

Coroner IDs Woman Found Dead In Pool

The incident happened in the 10900 block of White Oaks Road in unincorporated Harvard Saturday afternoon.

5 Injured — One Critically — In Lake County Crash

The collision happened on Lewis Avenue north of Beach Road in Beach Park Thursday evening.

Child, 11, Dies In McHenry County Crash: Police

The collision happened Monday evening at Deerpass Road at Kishwaukee Valley Road in unincorporated Marengo.

Driver Killed After Striking Box Truck In Wrong Way Crash Near Glenview: Police

The early Wednesday morning crash occurred on Interstate 294, according to Illinois State Police.

Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria Launches Signature Pizza Menu

The Buffalo Grove-based pizza company also debuted a new item Thursday at locations across Chicagoland.

Coach Of The Year 'Brings Infectious Energy' To Northbrook Teams

Ryan Dolin currently coaches basketball, football and soccer programs at the Northbrook Park District.

Car Of Missing Man Located, Search Continues: Arlington Heights PD

Adam Gerber, 54, was last seen at around 11:20 p.m. Monday, near Arlington Heights and Lake Cook roads.

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• Police Up DUI Patrols Leading Up To Independence Day In Evanston
• Downtown Skokie Welcomes New Itialian Restaurant Ascione Bistro: Report
• Winnetka Extends Contentious Contract With Illinois Municipal Electric Agency
• Donation Scammers Wanted From Burglary In Niles Busted Here: Glenview Police Blotter
• Northbrook Park District Board Welcomes New Commissioners
• Latex Paint Collection Planned For Arlington Heights Residents
• 3 Men Steal Piping From Construction Site: Arlington Heights PD Blotter
• oroner IDs Man, 35, Killed In Rollover Crash
• Coroner IDs Man, 50, Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash Near Woodstock
• Man Killed In Rollover Crash Near Harvard