Strangling Death; Woman ID'd | 7th DUI | Holiday Fests

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:

No Arrests Made After Woman's Body Found On Side Of Road: Police

The Lake County Coroner's Office has identified the woman whose body was found dumped on the side of a Lake County road this past week.

Woman Who Lost Home, 2 Dogs In Fire Grateful For Community Support

More than $7,700 has been raised for Alesha Wright, a woman who lost everything in a Thanksgiving Day blaze.

Hit-And-Run Charge Filed In Death Of Cyclist In Highland Park

Six months after Maureen Wener was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver, the Lake County state's attorney's office is pressing charges.

Ban Approved On All Flavored Tobacco In Evanston, A First In Illinois

Starting April 1, it will be illegal to sell menthol cigarettes, hookah products and other flavored tobacco products in Evanston.

'Backroom Deal' Led To Illegal Vote To Rezone Ryan Field, Suit Alleges

A group of Evanston and Wilmette residents want a Cook County judge to invalidate the recent rezoning of Northwestern's football stadium.

Man Charged With 7th DUI Following McHenry County Crash

A man, who is on parole for a DUI and on pre-trial release in three cases, has been charged with his seventh driving under the influence.

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