Teacher Arrested | Suburban Crime Spree| Supreme Court In Balance

As we head into Halloween weekend, let's take a moment to get caught up on 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:

Teacher Arrested, Accused Of Beating 14-Year-Old Boy In Waukegan

A Jack Benny Middle School student was left with a broken finger and black eye from a "physical altercation" with a D-60 substitute teacher.

COVID Set Back IL Kids In Math, Reading, ‘Nation’s Report Card’ Shows

Eighth-graders across the state saw lower test scores in both school subjects after 2019 while fourth-graders tested at the same levels.

2 Suburban Races To Decide Balance Of Power On Illinois Supreme Court

With contested races for 2 rare open seats, voters in a dozen northern Illinois counties will shape the future of the state's highest court.

Knife-Wielding Serial Bank Robber Switched To Shoplifting Alcohol, FBI Says

Federal authorities say a Lake County man robbed seven area banks of nearly $36,000 at knifepoint before stealing several cases of liquor.

Klezmer Band Returns To Highland Park For 1st Time Since Mass Shooting

The band was interrupted after just a few measures of its July 4.

11 Illinois Universities Ranked Among Best In The World: U.S. News

The University of Chicago and Northwestern both ranked in the top 25 while the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana cracked the top 100.

Search Continues For Man Involved In Cook, Lake Co. Crime Spree: Cops

Grayslake police identified 43-year-old Eric Gatlin as the person who is involved in the crimes, including the armed robbery of a Portillo's.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTER

• Grayslake Man Faces Hate Crime Charge After Bar Altercation: Police
• Crystal Lake Man Turns Himself Into Police After Hospital Release: PD
• Guns Found After Car Crashes On Edens Expressway With Kids Inside: ISP
• Man Accused In Brutal Murder, Sexual Assault Of Roommate
• Man Accused Of Burning Mom's House Down Remains In Jail

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