Naval Station Fatal Shooting | Safest Suburbs Rankings | Girl's Death After Dental Visit Investigated

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:

Coroner IDs Navy Recruit Who Died In Fatal Shooting At Great Lakes Naval Station

Preliminary results from an autopsy show Kayshawn Wilkerson died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, according to authorities.

4 Dogs Saved, 6 Dogs 'Unaccounted For' After Massive House Fire

The blaze happened in the 200 block of South Queen Anne Road in Woodstock Friday morning.

Girl's Death After Dental Visit In Grayslake Investigated By Cook County Medical Examiner: Update

Sophia Farmer, of Spring Grove, was rushed to the hospital on July 24 from the dental clinic at 875 E. Washington Street in Grayslake.

Jack In The Box Returns: First Restaurant In Northern Chicago Suburbs Set To Open Soon

After a 40-year absence, Jack in the Box is making its return to the Chicago area, with the addition of restaurants throughout suburbs.

Highland Park Among Safest Suburbs In U.S.

A recent ranking listed Highland Park as one of the top 20 safest suburbs in the country.

Palatine High Teacher's Aide Shared Child Pornography On App: Prosecutors

The 41-year-old was indicted on 8 counts of reproduction of child pornography with a victim under 13 and possession of child pornography.

Elected Official Accused Of Sending Nudes To Evanston Pre-Teen

An elected official from Florida faces 24 felony counts related to a child exploitation investigation that targeted an Evanston girl.

Woman Charged With Battering Pregnant Person: Arlington Heights PD Blotter

The Palatine resident was also charged with aggravated battery in a public place and aggravated assault, according to police.

Astronaut, Apollo 13 Commander, Dies At 97 In Illinois

James. A Lovell Jr., the commander of the famed Apollo 13 spacecraft's lunar voyage in 1970, died Aug. 7, 2025 at 97.

2 Children At Unlicensed Home Daycare During Drug Probe, Search: Authorities

DCFS is investigating whether an unlicensed daycare was being run out of a North Chicago home, DCFS officials said Wednesday.

Driver Who Fired Gun At McDonald's Drive-Thru Arrested: Mount Prospect PD

The 38-year-old is accused of pulling up alongside another car and firing shots during an incident last month.

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