Runner Attacked | Nurse Accused Of Drug 'Misuse | AJ Death Anniversary

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:

Police Still Looking For Suspects In Libertyville Trail Attack

A runner says he was attacked Monday night on the Libertyville Nature Preserve trail.

Memory Of AJ Freund Lives On 5 Years After Death

It's been five years since authorities say AJ Freund, 5, was beaten to death at the hands of his parents.

Child Positive For Fentanyl After Medicine Swap At D25 School: Lawyer

A nurse at Westgate Elementary School has been placed on administrative leave after being accused of misusing students' prescription drugs.

Buffalo Grove Woman Killed In Wheeling Car Crash: Fire Department

Firefighters extricated people from two cars involved in the late Wednesday night crash at Lake Cook Road and Northgate Parkway.

New Charges For Ex-Lifeguard Who Exposed Self To Kids In Glenview: PD

Zachary Cortes, of Des Plaines, was arrested in January after being accused of exposing himself to minors on separate occasions.

40 Pounds Of Marijuana Found In Niles Garage During Cannabis Crackdown

Following complaints about "drug activity" at his house, a local man was charged with the manufacture or delivery of cannabis near a school.

Tent Tension At Gaza Solidary Encampment On Northwestern Campus

Students and faculty "held the line and defended the camp" by locking arms together around the camp, according to a protesting professor.

Northbrook Junior High Health Teacher Named Educator Of The Year

Wendy Concklin created the "Quest for Health, Wellness and Fitness" curriculum in 2004.

McHenry Co. Man Who Killed Roommate Sentenced

John Maki, 52, fatally shot Dylan Sanchez, 19, in his home in Richmond in March 2019.

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