Kidnapping Arrest | Michael Jordan Mansion Sells | Fatal Stabbing

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:

Accused Ex-Counselor Banned From Schools After On-Campus Arrest

The 28-year-old Buffalo Grove woman is accused of sending lewd photos to a 17-year-old boy she met while he was detained in Vernon Hills.

Wheeling Man Charged With Felony Kidnapping In Palatine: Police

Boris Zhuravlev, 39, was arrested Wednesday and also charged with three other felonies, including aggravated domestic battery.

Michael Jordan’s Highland Park Mansion Sold For $9.5 Million

Originally listed at $29 million, His Airness's estate sold for a fraction of its original price — but its sale still broke records.

Fatal Stabbing Arrest Made In Des Plaines: Police

A 63-year-old Chicago man has been charged with felony first degree murder following the death of a Des Plaines woman.

Biden Commutes Northbrook Businessman's Sentence

Eric Bloom, ex-CEO of Sentinel Management, was sentenced to prison in 2015 after being charged with defrauding customers of $665 million.

Superintendent, FBI Say 'No Credible Threat' At Deerfield High

Threats had been posted on social media accounts Wednesday threatening the school and a staff member.

Northbrook, Highland Park Public Library Policy Unconstitutional: ACLU

After a cancelled event in Northbrook and a new policy in Highland Park, an ACLU attorney reminded library trustees of the First Amendment.

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