School Bus Crashes Into Home | Luring Reports | Caddies Get Full Ride

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:

School Bus Crashes Into Skokie House After Hitting Cars, 2 Other Homes

There were no children on the bus at the time.

Libertyville Golf Caddies Earn Full Ride To College

Hailey Baffico and Izrael Lopez, both of Libertyville, have been selected to receive an Evans Scholarship.

Laura Ricketts's 'Defective' Wilmette Mansion Leads To Legal Battles

The sports team owner alleges she paid an extra $7 million to fix problems with the house because its builder botched its construction.

Coroner IDs Barrington High Student Fatally Hit By Metra Train

The teen was attempting to cross the tracks after a first train passed but was then struck by a second train at Main and Hough streets.

$3M Winning Scratch-Off Ticket Sold In Mount Prospect: IL Lottery

The ticket was the top prize of the 200X Payout Instant Ticket game. It follows recent big payouts in Arlington Heights and Des Plaines.

Sprinkler Pipe Bursts, Causes $3M In Damage For Autism School

Alexander Leigh Center for Autism in McHenry is undergoing repairs following the Jan. 15 incident.

Cause Of McHenry Co. Inmate's Death 'Undetermined': Coroner

Colton Sabo, 31, died on July 29 after he was found unresponsive in his jail cell a day earlier.

Police Investigate Luring Incidents In Round Lake

Authorities responded to two separate reports of luring incidents that happened at about 6:50 a.m. on Tuesday.

Round Lake Man Faces Charges In Online Puppy Scam

The 41-year-old man is accused of posting online advertisements for puppies he did not have and stealing money from residents.

MORE UPDATES

• Local Principal Receives Principal of the Year Recognition
• Home Burglar Caught In The Act; Stolen Items Returned: Blotter
• Two Men Enter Home, Assault Resident In Dispute Over Money: Blotter
• $55 Million Class Action Settlement Over NorthShore Merger Approved
• Northbrook Restaurant Named One Of Best In Country By Yelp
• New Contract With Teachers In Waukegan District 60 Approved By Board
• Medics Treat Drunken Man Who Then Jumps In Car: Northbrook PD Blotter
• $55 Million Class Action Settlement Over NorthShore Merger Approved
• Lake Forest High School Holds Ribbon-Cutting For New Transition Center
• Nurse Battered While On Duty At Hospital: Arlington Heights PD Blotter
• Homicide Investigation: Palatine Police Release Images Of Car Involved
• Arrested Woman Escapes Cops At Hospital: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter
• New Employees Join Village Of Long Grove Staff
• New Principal Hired At Glenbrook North High School
• Make A Valentine's Day Card For A Senior In Buffalo Grove
• 3rd Arrest Made In Bullet Hole, Drug Case: Des Plaines PD
• Bill Proposes Ban Of African Cats, Other Exotic Pets After Incident