Shooting At Shopping Center | Doctor Fatally Shot | Holiday Fun

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — The weekend is almost 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:

Fight Between Co-Workers Leads To Shooting At Shopping Center: Police

The shooting happened Thursday evening near the Hawthorn Hills Square Shopping Center in Vernon Hills.

Doctor's Death Highlights 'Dangers Many Face In Silence': GoFundMe

Duchon, a successful north suburban doctor and mother to a young girl, died Sunday after being shot in her ex-boyfriend's townhome.

Ryan Field Price Tag Hits $850 Million As New Renderings Revealed

Officials announced a $50 million increase in the projected price tag of the 35,000 seat football stadium and concert venue.

Illinois Dems Divided Over Whether To Restrict Arms Sales To Israel

Durbin backs Bernie Sanders' bid to block some arms transfers, while Duckworth doesn't want to stop weapons sales despite "war crimes."

WI Father Found Dead In I-90 Crash Remembered For His 'Zest For Life'

Benjamin Oberto, a wine representative, was last seen at a business dinner at 1776 Restaurant in Crystal Lake.

Judge Strikes Down Evanston Ranked Choice Voting Referendum

A Cook County judge ruled the “vague, ambiguous, and not self-executing" 2022 referendum conflicts with Illinois election law.

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