Human Trafficking Sting | Missing Teen | Toy Donations Sought

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — It's Friday and before we all sign off for the weekend, let's 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:

Police Searching For Missing Teen Last Seen In Vernon Hills

Brissa Romero has been missing since Monday and was last seen near the Bowlero in Vernon Hills.

Inflation Impacts Donations This Holiday Season

Toys for Tots in McHenry County and the Salvation Army are both looking to the public to donate more toys in the next week.

After Fire Shutters Suburban Retailer, Out Of The Box Reopens For Holidays

The downtown Crystal Lake store shut down after a fire at a neighboring store.

Man Drives Car At Woman He Met On Dating App: Des Plaines PD

The Mount Prospect resident is accused of two felonies, among other charges, stemming from the early Tuesday morning incident.

12 'Johns' Arrested In Human Trafficking Sting: Lake County Sheriff

Police used classified advertising websites to pose as prostitutes selling sex and to set up meetings with the accused.

Alleged 'Grooming' At Evanston School Led To Firing In Lake Forest

Documents reveal more details of allegations that led to the termination of a 6th grade math teacher from Lake Forest School District 67.

Woman Demands Cash With Note During Bank Robbery: Glenview PD

The Tuesday afternoon incident occurred at a Chase Bank location on Pfingsten Road, according to police.

'Large Amounts' Of Cocaine, Weed Leads To Charges For Fleeing Couple

Police said a Skokie man and a Highwood woman fled the scene of a crash with multiple injuries Tuesday afternoon in Lake Forest.

'An Insane Journey': New Trier Grad Takes On Squid Game Reality Show

The Kenilworth native, now an art director at a New York advertising agency, was asked to apply after a casting producer saw her on Tiktok.

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