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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:

Lake In The Hills Man, Woman Arrested In Child's Kidnapping

The couple abducted their 5-year-old daughter from a DCFS office in Woodstock, police said. The girl was in custody of DCFS at the time.

1 Killed In Lake In The Hills Crash

The two-vehicle collision happened Thursday morning at the intersection of West Algonquin Road and Harvest Gate.

Boy, 4, Killed In Lake County Collision

The two-vehicle crash happened Wednesday morning in the area of Sunset Avenue and Kellogg Avenue in Waukegan.

Mother Of 5 Killed In Elk Grove Crash Was 'Selfless Leader': GoFundMe

The Des Plaines woman died from injuries sustained in a two-car crash Tuesday evening in Elk Grove Village.

Iconic 'Home Alone' House In Winnetka Listed for $5.25 Million

The Winnetka cinematic landmark, significantly expanded since it last sold 12 years ago, remains "largely unchanged in form and structure."

Ravinia Festival Files Fresh Complaint Against Ravinia Brewing Company

A new defendant has been added in the ongoing trademark infringement case over use of the name of the Ravinia neighborhood of Highland Park.

Fatal Police Shooting: Civil Lawsuit Filed Against Elk Grove Village

The family of Jack Murray, who died last December in a police-involved shooting, is questioning how the situation was handled.

Lake County Brewer Debuts Cicada-Inspired Beer

Brewed XIII (13) is named after the brood of cicadas that emerged this summer after spending 17 years underground.

Man Charged In Woman's Death From Fentanyl At Palatine Motel: Police

The Elgin man is also accused of the drug-induced homicide of a person in Kane County, both cases involving cocaine laced with fentanyl.

Shots Fired in Wilmette, 4 In Custody, No One Injured, Police Say

At least one person got out of a car in a driveway and fired several shots in an unknown direction, police said.

Northfield Man Charged In Sexual Assault Of Juvenile: Police

The 39-year-old reportedly sexually assaulted the juvenile acquaintance Sunday at a Glenview home, according to police.

Man Who Sued Women Over Facebook Comments Sentenced For Tax Fraud

The suburban sweepstakes kiosk salesman was convicted of filing false tax returns about charitable contributions and business expenses.

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