Movie Release | New Chief | Gun Rights Suits | Local Ski Sites

This week, a new lunar year got underway and the north suburbs were blanketed with up to 4 inches of snow. Let us get you caught up on the latest news from the northern Chicago suburbs from the past few days.

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

Where To Sled, Ice Skate, Cross-Country Ski In Lake County

The Lake County Forest Preserves have plenty of options for getting outdoors and having fun this winter.

NRA, Illinois Gun Dealers File Federal Suits Over Assault Weapon Ban

Meanwhile, more than a thousand more plaintiffs have signed on to another state court challenge to the ban on military-style firearms.

105-Year-Old Woman Celebrates Another Birthday

The woman has lived at Covenant Living of Northbrook for the last 25 years.

Lake County Forest Preserves Hires New Public Safety Director

Ron Davis, a 34-year law enforcement veteran, has been hired as the new director of public safety for the Lake County Forest Preserves.

Suit Claims Former Coroner Retaliated Against Employee For Not Returning Retired Canine

The federal lawsuit was filed Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Release Date Set For Movie Filmed In Downtown St. Charles

"The Killer" is expected to hit the theaters in November. Most of the David Fincher movie was filmed at Hotel Baker.

Carvana Settles With Illinois Secretary Of State, Admits Wrongdoing

The used-car retailer forfeits a $250,000 bond and allows for the future summary suspension of its dealership license, state officials said.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTER

• Felony Charges For Man Violating Glenview Woman's Protection Order
• Police Investigating Early Morning Break-In At Sherwin Williams
• Round Lake Beach Man Accused Of Hitting Condell Security Officer
• Woman Ordered To Pay $500K She Stole From Suburban Business
• Man Spits On Another Customer At Business: Blotter
• 911 Call Of Armed Man Prompts Arrest Of Parolee With Pistol, Police Say
• Man, 19, Brought Kidnapped Ohio Children To Illinois: Sheriff's OfficePolice
• Woman Fights Off 2 Attackers In Kidnapping Attempt: Evanston Police

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