No ID In Fiery Fatal | Dad Shoots, Kills Son | Woman Hit By Squad Car

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:

Waukegan Man Uploaded Staggering Amount Of Child Porn Online: Sheriff

According to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, authorities discovered hundreds of pictures and videos of children as young as toddlers.

Authorities Working To ID Person Killed In Fiery Crash: Coroner

The McHenry County Coroner's Office has been working to identify the person killed in the fiery crash Monday afternoon.

Coroner IDs Son Killed By Father In Weekend Shooting: Authorities

The McHenry County Coroner's Office has identified the son as Ryan Piezonka, 31, of Lake Zurich. His father has been charged with murder.

Woman, 28, Dies After Being Struck By Sheriff's Squad Car: Glenview PD

The Chicago resident died Wednesday, one day after being struck by a Cook County Sheriff's Department vehicle.

Fundraisers Created For Teens Killed By Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

The GoFundMe campaigns were set up to cover funeral expenses and other costs for the two Conant High School students.

Highland Park Parade Shooter Signs 'Donald Trump' On Trial Waiver

After pleading guilty to the Highland Park parade shooting, Robert Crimo signed "Donald Trump" on his trial waiver instead of his own name.

Man Died From Multiple Gunshot Wounds In Homicide: Glenview PD

The 61-year-old was found deceased in a Glenview home Sunday night on Glenview Road.

Man Kicks Cop After Library Booze Taken Away: Des Plaines PD

The Mount Prospect man was charged with a felony, along with other charges, following the Tuesday incident at the Des Plaines Library.

Elderly Woman Killed In 2-Vehicle Crash

The collision happened Wednesday afternoon in North Chicago.

DUI Driver Indicted In Hit-And-Run That Killed Bicyclist, 18: Police

Alex Landa, of the 700 block of Franklin Avenue in Winthrop Harbor, has been charged with aggravated DUI causing a death.

Resident Barricades Self During Mental Health Crisis: Northbrook PD

The Tuesday incident prompted a response from the North Northern Illinois Police Alarm System.

Coroner IDs Mundelein Woman Killed In House Fire

The woman found dead inside a home in the 1200 block of Huntington Drive Sunday has been identified as Alicia Bowles, 77.

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