Hate Crime Discovered | Fitness Journey Posted | Robbery Crew Tracked

We are halfway through November with a week to go until Thanksgiving. It's time to get caught up on some of what's been going on so far this week across the northern suburbs of Chicagoland.

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

Suburban Woman Behind 'Nikki Gets Fit' Gets Real On Social Media

Nikki Madoch has taken a large Instagram and YouTube audience on a weight loss journey that's been life-changing for her and her followers.

Swastikas Drawn On Graves In Hate Crime At Jewish Cemetery

Vandals defaced dozens of headstones at Am Echod Jewish Cemetery, reportedly writing "Kanye was rite" on one of them.

What Are The Best Nursing Homes On The North Shore?

U.S. News & World Report released ratings for more than 700 nursing homes in Illinois. Fewer than one in eight were "high performing."

3 Tracked Down, Arrested Charged With Armed Robbery Of Suburban Cell Phone Store

Police tracked down the trio using the items they stole at gunpoint from a Touhy Avenue AT&T store Sunday evening, according to prosecutors.

Police Dog Helps Find Unconscious Woman In Freezing Temps In Lake Co.

The woman was likely suffering from hypothermia when a Lake County Sheriff's Office deputy and police dog found her near Mundelein.

Man Arrested On Murder Charges Almost 1 Year After Prison Release In Different Murder Case

A North Chicago man is in federal custody in connection with murder that happened in Waukegan last month.

Illinois Voters Approve Workers Rights Amendment Measure, AP Projects

The Illinois constitutional amendment guarantees the rights of workers to bargain collectively for working conditions, salary, and hours.

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