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Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

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NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — It's Friday and before we all sign off for the weekend, let's 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:

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Large Brush Fire Spans Nearly 20 Acres

The fire was first reported in Lakemoor at about 4:10 p.m. Thursday. No one was injured in the fire.

Highland Park Woman Drops Suit Challenging Local Assault Weapons Ban

Susan Goldman withdrew her lawsuit against Highland Park Tuesday after a judge ruled against her and a gun rights group that backed her.

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33 Pro-Palestinian Protesters Arrested During Demonstration: Niles PD

Protestors shut down streets outside Woodward, who they say manufactures parts for bombs dropped by the Israeli military in Gaza.

Prosecutors Drop Charges Over Fake Daily Northwestern Front Pages

The student paper's parent company sought a resolution of anti-Israel newspaper tampering case with "nothing punitive or permanent."

Vernon Hills Man Dies In Hand Saw Accident At Suburban H.S.

Masonry worker Ronald P. Simonson, who was injured while working at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, has died.

Sheriff's Office Pulls Out Of Agreement To Be Part Of New Dispatch Center

Citing "significant concerns" the sheriff's Office has pulled out of an agreement to be part of the new consolidated 911 dispatch center.

‘Lucky She Didn't Kill Him': Judge Denies Release To Woman Accused Of Ramming Squads, Dragging Officer In Waukegan

A judge denied pre-trial release to a woman, who he called a "danger to everyone."

What You Need To Know About Early Voting In Lake County

Starting on Thursday, early voting will open at one location in Lake County: in the main lobby of the the Lake County courthouse.

Evanston Dog Beach To Open For Season March 1

Passes go on sale, in-person only, starting Feb. 19 at five spots around Evanston. The combination to the gate is set to change next month.

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