Man, 60, Fatally Shot | 10 Fun Halloween Events | Nobel Prize For Suburban Professor

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:

There’s Still Time To Get Into The Halloween Spirit At These 10 Events In Illinois

A wide variety of spooky events are happening throughout Chicagoland.

Man, 60, Shot Dead At Home In Niles: Police

Police said a person has been taken into custody following the Thursday evening incident.

Northwestern Professor Wins Nobel Prize In Economic Sciences

Economics and history professor Joel Mokyr was awarded a Nobel Prize in economic sciences.

Coroner IDs Wisconsin Woman, 19, Killed In Collision

Marley Galvan, of Janesville, Wisconsin, died in the collision that happened in the 22820 block of River Road on Monday.

Plans Move Forward For Massive Data Center Campus In Grayslake

Construction on buildings for the multi-billion-dollar data center campus could start as early as 2027.

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