Road Rage Stabbing | Metra Fatality | Navy Vet Turns 100 | Missing Teen Found Safe

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:

Funds Raised For Man Killed In Electrocution Accident

The 42-year-old man while working on a farm in McHenry County this past week.

1 Killed, 1 Injured When Metra Hits Car Near Grayslake

The collision happened Thursday afternoon on the Metra tracks near Grayslake.

1 In Custody In Road Rage Stabbing: Police

A 57-year-old man was injured in the incident in Mundelein Wednesday evening and a 59-year-old man has been arrested.

Northbrook WWII Navy Vet Turns 100

Members of Northbrook American Legion Post 791 surprised the longtime Northbrook resident on the special day.

Missing 13-Year-Old From Wilmette Located In Chicago

A Wilmette teen who was reported missing was found safe late Tuesday night in Chicago.

Proposed Bill Would Rename Palatine Post Office After 102-Year-Old Resident

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi recently introduced legislation to rename the United States Post Office at 1300 East Northwest Highway.

Cops, K9 Searching For Robbery Suspect In Elk Grove Village: Police

The robbery occurred Thursday afternoon in the 1100 block of West Devon Avenue.

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