Snowy Owl Hit, Killed | Grinch Snips XMas Lights | Child Dies From RSV

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:

Rare Snowy Owl Hit, Killed By Vehicle In McHenry County

A passerby spotted the owl on the side of Bull Valley Road near Crystal Lake Road in McHenry at about 5 a.m. Tuesday.

Grinch Cuts Wires Of Christmas Lights: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

The lights were strung to bushes in the homeowner's front yard, according to police.

'Struggling To Pay Our Bills': Amazon Drivers Go On Strike In Skokie

Workers at seven Amazon delivery facilities are on strike in an effort to bring the company to the bargaining table with the Teamsters.

Child Dies From RSV In McHenry County

The death marks the first death from Respiratory Syncytial Virus in McHenry County in 2024.

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