Road Rage Rampage | Financial Fight Fuels Homicides | I-90 Fatality

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — The weekend is finally 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:

Highland Park Homicides Followed Family Financial Fight: Prosecutors

Jeff Austwick, accused of killing his brothers and trying to burn their bodies, appeared in court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing.

Road Rage Rampage: Wanted Wisconsin Man Admits Ramming Car On Route 41

Witnesses and video helped police track down the driver of a truck who ran a sedan off the road and is now being held on dozens of charges.

Man, 38, Whose SUV Went Into Pond Died From Drowning: Coroner

The Lake County Coroner's Office identified the 38-year-old man as Joshua Klausing.

Juvenile Captured Video Of Airborne Crash That Injured 2 Boys: Police

Two 14-year-old Lake in the Hills boys were seriously injured in the collision, which happened Friday in Hampshire Township.

City Officials Shed Some Light On Possible Sale Of Mariano's

City officials said it's their understanding that the branding of the stores, including the Crystal Lake location, will also be sold.

Driver Appears To Have Intentionally Hit IDOT Worker: Police

Charges are expected to be filed against the driver, a woman. The male construction worker suffered moderate injuries, police said.

Man With Machine Gun Is 3rd Arrest From May Crash: Palatine PD

A 20-year-old Schaumburg resident has been charged with two felonies stemming from a five-car crash in May.

Deer Path Inn Ranked 66th Best Hotel In World, No. 1 Midwest Resort

Lake Forest's 95-year-old Tudor Manor is the 6th best hotel in the continental U.S., according to a survey of Travel and Leisure readers.

Authorities ID Vernon Hills Man Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On I-90

The collision happened Wednesday morning on Interstate 90 near Rosemont.

Elk Grove Teens Orphaned As Dad Dies 4 Years After Mom: GoFundMe

Gustavo Luna died from a heart attack earlier this week, according to family.

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