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Dad Charged With Murder | New Flag Chosen | HQ Leaves Town

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

(Patch)

We are halfway through June and already facing heat indices exceeding 105 degrees. Stay cool, stay safe, when you have a chance, check out some of our recent coverage of Chicago's north suburbs.

Take a look at what has been getting attention from Patch.com readers so far this week:


‘If I Can’t Have Them, Neither Can You:’ Round Lake Beach Man's Letter

The father accused of drowning his three young children in his bathtub in Round Lake Beach remains behind bars on a $10 million bail.
EARLIER: Court Hearing Set For Man Accused Of Killing 3 Young Children

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(Lake County Sheriff's Office)

Caterpillar Moving Global Headquarters From Deerfield To Texas

The company announced Tuesday it will begin transitioning its headquarters to the Dallas-Fort Worth area this year.

(Google Maps)

Suburban High Schooler's Design Chosen For New Cook County Flag

Andrew Duffy's "I Will" flag design was chosen over six other finalists and from nearly 300 submissions.

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(Cook County Government)

Gun Possession Sends Suburban Man To Federal Prison For Nearly 8 Years

The man's attorney said police have targeted the man because of his brother. But the DEA alleges they run a drug ring together.

(U.S. Attorney's Office)

Mass Resignations, 'Moral Difference' As Shields Township Sheds Staff

The township supervisor, assessor and entire assessor's office staff have resigned — two trustees and the clerk threatened to but have not.

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