Trump-Northwestern Deal Illegal | Dog Tests Positive For Rabies | Tap-To-Pay Scams

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — Hope your week is off to a good start. Let us get you caught up on the latest news from the northern Chicago suburbs from the past few days.

Here is a look at articles that have been getting attention from Patch.com readers:

Trump/Northwestern Deal Violates Federal Law, Pritzker Professors Say

Professors at Northwestern's Pritzker School of Law argue that the university's agreement with the Trump administration is illegal.

Dog Tests Positive For Rabies In 1st Cook County Case In Over 61 Years

The dog, who had been vaccinated earlier this year, is also the first to test for the viral disease in Illinois since 1994.

4 Arrested In Connection To Organized Tap-To-Pay Scams In Evanston

According to police, the organized scheme resulted in tens of thousands of dollars of reported losses.

Grocery, Pharmacy Christmas Hours 2025 Set For IL

Find out what stores are open for last-minute groceries this holiday week across the Chicagoland area.

Stopped Freight Train Blocks 4 Railroad Crossings In Elgin; Traffic Delays Expected: Officials

The city of Elgin announced the blocked crossings at about 10 a.m. in a social media post.

$50K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In McHenry

The winner of tonight's Powerball drawing could claim $1.6 billion.

Man, 72, Jailed On Possession Of Child Porn Charges In McHenry County: Prosecutors

A McHenry County judge has ordered that James R. Gibbons remain behind bars as court hearings move forward in his case.

No More Metal Detectors For Crystal Lake Park Board Meetings

The security measures will be lifted in January.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTER

• Drunken Wisconsin Driver Knocks Out Power In Neighborhood: Northbrook Police Blotter
• 130+ Cited, 4 Arrested During Thanksgiving Traffic Safety Campaign In Skokie
• Groceries Snatched Off Porch: Highland Park Crime Blotter

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