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School To Close For Weeks | Volleyball Court Fire | Winter Beach Bash

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

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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:

Staffer With Highland Park Parade Shooting PTSD Fired By Park District

Chris Maliszewski was terminated last month after park district officials rejected what they described as a request for "indefinite leave."

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Grayslake Middle School To Close For Weeks Following Snowstorm Damage

Students at the middle school have been learning remotely since the school closed.

Carjacker Attacks Motorist After Crash In Glencoe, Police Say

Police said they "immediately" arrested one person Wednesday evening and found the stolen car nearby.

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After Bribery Conviction, Developer Charles Cui Lists Lake Forest Home

Charles Cui, who is awaiting sentencing for bribing Chicago Ald. Ed Burke, has slashed the asking price of his mansion by $1 million.

Jug Of Gas Starts Volleyball Court Fire: Arlington Heights PD Blotter

The fire department extinguished the fire at Creekside Park.

More Than $12K Raised For Family Who Lost Everything In Fire

The blaze broke out early Wednesday at a residence on Elletson Drive.

Winter Beach Bash Happening This Weekend In Gurnee

The Gurnee Park District is putting on the event at FitNation Gurnee, 1655 Nations Drive, Gurnee, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Coroner IDs Man Killed In Head-On, 3-Vehicle Crash In Round Lake

A 47-year-old Wheeling man was killed in the collision on Route 60 and Bacon Road Tuesday morning.

'Tremendous Win': Harassed Ex-North Chicago Cop Gets $475,000 Payout

Ramtin Sebat alleged he constantly faced Islamophobic comments from colleagues during a decade at the North Chicago Police Department.

Sprinklers Malfunction, Cause $163K In Damage At Library: Officials

The Crystal Lake Public Library has reopened following repairs.

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