'Unconscious' Driver Dies In Hydrant Crash | Sledgehammer Homicide Investigation | Fire Displaces 23 Families

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — Well, we're at the midway point. Hope your week is going well. 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:

'Unconscious' Driver Dies As Car Crashes Into Fire Hydrant: Elk Grove Village PD

Two witnesses told police the 51-year-old appeared unconscious prior to driving off the road and crashing in a single-car accident. RELATED: 'Serious' Accident Shuts Down Road In Elk Grove Village: Police

'Delusional' Son Claims It Was His 'Religious Duty' To Kill Father: Prosecutors

Abhijit Patel used a sledgehammer to kill his 67-year-old father at a home they shared over the holiday weekend, according to prosecutors.

Community Steps Up To Support 23 Families Displaced By Fire

The blaze broke out at Meadowdale Apartments in Carpentersville during the early morning hours of Saturday.

IL Cracking Down On ICE Agents Swapping License Plates On Rental Cars: Giannoulias

The secretary of state said his office is holding rental car companies, DHS accountable following hundreds of complaints from the public.

Woman Who Once Sparked Nationwide Missing Persons Case Now Sentenced For Shooting Husband

Aneta Marsek, 46, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for shooting her husband in 2024. She initially said an intruder shot him.

Police Respond To Dozens Of 'Weather-Related' Calls During Winter Storm In Lake County

Lake County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to 65 calls for service during the snowstorm.

National Retailer Closing 20 Locations, Laying Off 900 Workers: What It Means For IL

There are 10 stores in Illinois that could be affected by the closures.

Ovvio Italian Taverna 'Brings People Together' In Downtown Glenview

The new restaurant, part of the Village's downtown revitalization plan, is located at 1148 Waukegan Road.

Pedestrian, 71, Fatally Struck By Car On Thanksgiving In Kildeer: Coroner

Autopsy results were released Monday and an investigation into the cause of the incident continues.

Coroner IDs Man, 22, Fatally Hit By Metra Train

Richard Hayes II died after he was hit by the Metra train on the tracks near the Ingleside train station on Saturday night.

Young Child Injured In School Bus Collision

The crash happened in rural McHenry County on Monday afternoon.

Arctic Cold To Freeze Area: Where To Find Warming Centers

Dangerously cold weather is set to chill the Chicagoland. Here's where you can escape the weather in the area.

New Trier Athletics Adds 4 New Hall Of Honor Inductees

Four new inductees to the New Trier High School Athletics Department's Hall of Honor will be celebrated for their support of the program.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTER

• Suspected Drunken Driver Crashes Into 2 Cars In Highland Park: Police
• Armed Violence Charge For Drug Dealer: Lake County Sheriff's Blotter
• DoorDash Driver Pleasures Self While Dropping Off Food: Northbrook Police Blotter
• Fake Tow Truck Company Steals Company Vehicle: Glenview Police Blotter

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