Most Wanted Fugitive Nabbed | Drunk Train Conductor | Jet Ski Crash ID

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:

Northbrook Murder Suspect Apprehended In Mexico: U.S. Marshals

John Panaligan, who was on the U.S. Marshals Service's 15 Most Wanted fugitive list, is accused of murdering a Northbrook attorney in 2016.

CTA Yellow Line Conductor Had Twice Legal Limit Of Alcohol After Crash

The 47-year-old train operator hasn't been charged or cited, but he's been barred from operating trains ever since the November 2023 crash.

Coroner IDs Man, 33, Who Crashed Jet Ski On Fox River

Authorities believe the 33-year-old McHenry man ran his jet ski into a pillar at Burton's Bridge.

'We Will Not Tolerate Antisemitism In Northbrook': Village President

Northbrook President Kathryn Ciesla responded Tuesday to recent acts of antisemitic vandalism in the village.

Gang Member Fatally Stabs Man, 21, Over His Clothing Choice: Officials

Anthony Contreras is accused of fatally stabbing Sunday Ogunjimi, 36, earlier this month in Elgin.

Man Electrocuted, Critically Injured While Working At Car Dealership

The incident happened at a business in East Dundee Wednesday morning.

Buffalo Grove Man Killed While Walking Owned Dance School: GoFundMe

Roman Mazur, 87, was returning from a morning jog when he was struck and killed by a car Monday morning.

Facebook 'Seller' Threatens To Kill Family: Glenview Police Blotter

The seller sent photos of a man with a black handgun, wearing a ski mask, to the resident, who was inquiring about a house for sale.

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