'Sadistic' Threats | Search For Missing Man | Solar-Lit Trails Open

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:

Man Jailed Over 'Sadistic' Threats To Niles Officials, Schoolchildren

Prosecutors said an Iowa resident sent fake anthrax in the mail and placed a series of threatening calls to police and village officials.

Search Continues For Hunter Who Likely Fell Into Fourth Lake: Police

Patrick R. Serzynski, of unincorporated Lake Villa, was last heard from around 10 a.m. Monday.

Owners Of Wedding Band Found In Buffalo Grove Come Forward: Clerk

The ring was left at the Willow Grove Early Learning Center in Buffalo Grove on Election Day last year.

No ‘Secret Evidence’ In Bob Crimo Trial: Judge Declines To Seal Tape

Prosecutors said they expect to present 10 witnesses during what is expected to be the weeklong trial of the alleged mass shooter's father.

Lake Co. Opens Solar-Lit Trails For Winter This Weekend

The Lake County Forest Preserves will debut its winter solar-lit trails at Old School Forest Preserve and Lakewood Forest Preserve.

Remembering Mrs. P: Northbrook School Raising Funds To Build Memorial

The proposed outdoor classroom at Greenbriar School will honor the retired teacher, who was killed in a traffic accident in March.

Man Approaches Boys With Extension Cord, Zip Ties: Des Plaines PD

The siblings were playing at Jaycee Park Wednesday night when the incident occurred, according to a community alert.

Missing Man Last Seen In Skokie, Police Say

Police said 26-year-old Dwayne Robinson was wearing gray sweatpants and red slippers Thursday when he went missing from the village.

Freed Hamas Hostage Natalie Raanan Returns Home To Chicago Area

After nearly two weeks in captivity, the Evanston teen and her mother, who remains in Israel, were the first Hamas hostages to be released.

Fire Sends 1 To Hospital, Displaces 2 Families And Pets

The fire damaged two homes and a shed at 1330 N. Williams Avenue early Thursday, fire officials said.

Chicago Man Crashes Into Illinois State Police Squad Car In Skokie

The early morning Halloween crash was the 18th crash involving drivers failing to move over for state police squad cars so far this year.

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