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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:

Shooting At Evanston Hospital Injures 1, Puts Facility Under Lockdown

A shooting Thursday night at an Evanston hospital injured one person and put the facility under lockdown, police said.

3 Injured In 5-Vehicle Crash Involving School Bus: Police

No one on the school bus was injured following the collision in Beach Park Tuesday morning.

'Field Of Schemes': Evanston Resident Scammed By Fake Kevin Costner

For months, an Evanston resident had been sending thousands of dollars in gift cards to a person claiming to be actor Kevin Costner.

1 In Custody After Standoff In McHenry

Patrick J. Anderson, 44, of McHenry, has been arrested and charged in connection with the Thursday incident.

What's On The Menu This Year At Ravinia Festival In Chicago's North Shore

This year's Ravinia Festival menu creates a balance between classic items and new offerings to keep guests excited.

Man Sexually Abused Child At Glenview Business: Police

The 36-year-old Chicago resident is accused of felony aggravated criminal sexual abuse stemming from an incident last month.

Lake County Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash Identified

The collision happened at about 7:20 p.m. Tuesday at Route 120 near Greenleaf Street in Waukegan.

Teen Accused Of Beating Woman, 71: Police

Koda Uebel, 18, of the 9000 block of Chicago Road in Waterman, was arrested at about 12 a.m. Saturday.

Motorcyclist Killed After Collision With Car In Buffalo Grove: Police

The 24-year-old Schaumburg resident was pronounced dead at an area hospital following the Thursday night crash.

Skokie Remains Steadfast In Wake Of DHS Sanctuary City Call Out

DHS specifically named Skokie in a list of sanctuary jurisdictions, "deliberately and shamefully" obstructing immigration enforcement.

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