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Missing Man Found Dead Under Dock | Car Fire Closes Shopping Plaza | Brazilian Lymph Spa Coming To Suburbs

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

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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 Man Found Dead Under Dock In Marina: Coroner

John Staggs, 76, of Chicago, was found dead in Winthrop Harbor Saturday, according to authorities.

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Brazilian Lymph Spa On Its Way To North Shore

A Winnetka location of Brazilian Lymph Spa, known for lymphatic drainage and body sculpting, is set to open later this year.

Car Fire Closes Willow Festival Shopping Plaza For Several Hours: Northbrook PD

Police sent out an emergency alert to the community regarding the fire Thursday afternoon.

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ID Of Passenger Killed In I-94 Car Crash Near Northbrook Released: Coroner

The 60-year-old died from blunt force injuries as a result of the Wednesday morning crash.

Deputies Involved In Fatal Shooting At Home Near Crystal Lake Can Return To Work: Police

The four deputies opened fire after a 46-year-old man fired shots at police from inside the home on April 10.

Bomb Squad Called To Kane County Home After Relative Ships Chemicals: Police

Police were called to the home in the 9N800 block of South Leland Court in unincorporated Elgin on Wednesday afternoon.

Band Issues Statement After 9 Members Injured In McHenry Co. Crash

The collision happened last weekend in the area of Route 31 and Prime Parkway in McHenry.

1st Human Case Of West Nile Virus For 2025 Reported In Lake County

The Lake County resident, who is in their 70s, became ill in early July, health officials said.

Sampling Shows Elevated Lead Levels In Some Northbrook Homes: Village

The Village had obtained the water samples between January and June.

Chicago Dog Deep Dish Pizza Launches In Iconic Collab

Lou Malnati's and Portillo's are working together on the limited time offering, which hits restaurants starting Wednesday.

Car Passenger Found With Loaded Gun, Cocaine During Traffic Stop: Palatine PD

The 27-year-old Palatine resident was charged with felonies stemming from the Tuesday evening incident.

Brazilian Lymph Spa On Its Way To North Shore

A Winnetka location of Brazilian Lymph Spa, known for lymphatic drainage and body sculpting, is set to open later this year.

Riverwoods Animal Shelter Receives $200K From Unclaimed Funds Program

The funds were left to the nonprofit by a late Lake County woman who named the shelter as a beneficiary of her life insurance policy.

Trio 'Holds Resident At Bay' During Home Invasion: Riverwoods PD

The victim was able to flee from the residence to a neighbor's home following the incident.

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