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We're heading into the final weekend of July and the last two weeks of the dog days of summer in Chicagoland. As we pass the midpoint of the week, let's get caught up on some recent news from across the northern suburbs of Chicago.

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

Bobby Crimo Indicted On 117 Counts In July 4 Parade Shooting

Lake County prosecutors charged Robert Crimo III with 21 counts of murder, and 48 counts each of attempted murder and aggravated battery.

8-Year-Old Highland Park Shooting Victim's Mother Describes Road Ahead

"We choose to believe love wins," said Keely Roberts, whose son Cooper was shot at the parade and paralyzed from the waist down.

Slain Dad Robbed Couple Having Sex In Evanston Park: Prosecutors

The man shot to death in front of his daughter recorded a video of his half-naked accused killer having sex just minutes before his death.

Lincolnwood Fest 2022 Kicks Off With New Features, Guidelines

Organizers of the four-day summer festival have added an arts and craft fair, family fun tent and additional safety rules this year.

Lake County Fair Gets Underway In Grayslake

The fair will run from Wednesday to Sunday at the fairground, 1060 E. Peterson Road in Grayslake.

$1M Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Huntley

The jackpot has soared to more than $1 billion. Tuesday's winning $1 million ticket was sold at a convenience store in Huntley Tuesday.

NorthShore Climbs U.S. News 'Best Hospital' Rankings

The Orthopaedic & Spine Institute at Skokie Hospital jumped 20 spots, while the health system as a whole rose to No. 4 in Illinois.

Strike Slowing Summer Construction Across Chicago, Suburbs Comes To An End

Under the contract approved Tuesday, about 300 Northern Illinois quarry workers get wage increases of more than 16 percent over three years.

Teens Accused Of Starting Pheasant Run Fire

Four teens face arson and other charges in connection with the blaze that took four days and 107 firefighters to put out.

Billy Corgan #HPStrong Charity Concert Guests To Include Perry Farrell

The free livestream begins at 8 p.m. from Madame Zuzu's in downtown Highland Park. It will raise money for victims of the July 4 shooting.

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