Survivor's Milestone | Multimillion-Dollar Bust | Explosion Probe

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

Highland Park Shooting Survivor Cooper Roberts Returns To School

In an "incredible milestone," the 8-year-old boy who was paralyzed in the July 4 mass shooting was reunited with his 3rd grade classmates.

$7.5 Million In Stolen Items Found In Bust Of Interstate Fencing Ring: Police

As part of a cross-country criminal enterprise, shoplifters sold items from CVS, Mariano's, Target and Walgreens at Chicago storefronts.

Northwestern To Host Title IX Forum With Timely, Compelling Discussion

The free three-day event will focus on ongoing inequities being experienced by women 50 years after the federal legislation was passed.

Buffalo Grove Announces New Police Chief

Current Chief Steven Casstevens, who has been in the position for nine years, retires on Nov. 11.

Apple Recognizes 2 Suburban Schools For Technology Use

Highcrest Middle School and Wilmette Junior High School have been named as Apple Distinguished Schools for 2022-25.

District Considers Raise For Substitutes

The District 303 school board will meet Tuesday night to discuss the pay hike for substitute teachers.

Openlands Prepares Site Reopening Plan For Lakeshore Preserve

Recommendations include new signage and public awareness training, according to representatives of the nonprofit.

Joe Maddon Lives By His Own Words As He Waits For His Next Epiphany

In a new book, the former Chicago Cubs manager follows themes of personal philosophy that are now shaping how he approaches his future.

Probe Underway After Explosion, Fire At Unoccupied Home

The incident was reported Monday evening at a home on East Golf Road in Libertyville.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTER

• Phallic Symbol, Swastika Carved In Pumpkin: Blotter
• Man Wearing Safety Vest Threatens Employees: Blotter
• Man Forgets ID For Cigars, Robs Gas Station: Police
• 5 Hospitalized Following Head-On Round Lake Beach Crash
• Mundelein Man Sentenced For Sexually Assaulting Juvenile Family Member
• 1 Dead In Crash That Ejected 5 People, Including 2 Young Boys
• Former Arlington Heights Officer Accused Of Fracturing Relative's Arm
• Boy, 3, Dies After Family Member Accidentally Runs Him Over: Police
• Carjacked Cars Crash While Fleeing Cops On Edens Expressway: Blotter

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