Bear Sighting | Local Merit Scholars | Need For Volunteers

It's the first Wednesday in June, with two more weeks left before the longest day of the year. Let us get you caught up on the latest news from the northern Chicago suburbs from the past few days.

Here is a look at articles that have been getting attention from Patch.com readers:

Frontier Days In 'Dire Need' Of Volunteers: Mayor

The annual Fourth of July festival is planned for June 30 through July 4.

Bear Sighting Reported In Gurnee

The Gurnee Police Department is asking anyone who spots the bear to call authorities and not to approach it.

Openlands To Gift Lakeshore Preserve To Lake County Forest Preserves

The nonprofit will also establish a $1.29 million endowment for the continued conservation and restoration efforts of the 77-acre site.

Bail Set At $250K For Teen In Accidental Shooting Of Girl, 2

Joseph Hatchett, 19, remains behind bars Wednesday following a shooting Friday in Vernon Hills.

New Bike Lanes, Path Extensions Planned For Trio Of North Suburbs

These maps show cycling infrastructure improvements coming to Skokie, Evanston and Wilmette.

2 Teens Accused Of Fatally Shooting High School Volleyball Coach, Counselor

Two children have been arrested and charged as adults in the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Niolis Collazo.

LOCAL NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARS

Arlington Heights | Buffalo Grove | Deerfield | Evanston | Glencoe | Lake Bluff | Northbrook

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTERS

• 2 Teens Charged Over 2 Loaded Guns, 6 Bags Of Weed
• Shopper Uses 'Reduced Grocery' Bar Code: Blotter
• Woman Accused Of Disorderly Conduct At Pool: Blotter
• Pregnant Resident Battered By Woman: Blotter

RECENT NORTH SUBURBAN NEWS UPDATE

• School Board Member Dies | Mall Redevelopment | Child Nearly Drowns