Stadium Concerts Approved | Squad Car Struck | Escaped Wildcat Felled

It's the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, so while we prepare for the holiday season to kick into full gear and wrap up any last-minute tasks before Turkey Day, let's get caught up on the top news stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

Here's a few of the articles that have been getting attention from Patch readers:

Northwestern's Ryan Field Concert Plan Gets Final City Council Approval

Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss broke a 4-4 tie to authorize Northwestern University's plan to hold six concerts a year at a reconstructed Ryan Field.

Pet African Wildcat Dies After Escape, Capture In Vernon Hills

The serval cat was on the loose in a suburban subdivision for nearly three hours Saturday, police said.

Squad Car Struck As Trooper Handles Crash Near Deerfield

Police said the early Tuesday morning incident was the 19th Scott's Law-related crash of 2023.

Vernon Hills Performance Center Follows Holistic Path To Wellness

TFI, formerly known as the FIT Institute offers local athletes and non-athletes a bridge between physical therapy and athletic performance.

Northbrook Junior High Representatives Accept Award In D.C.

Northbrook Junior High was among 353 schools nationwide and 20 schools in Illinois to receive the award in 2023.

Loyola Academy Football Headed To State Championship To Defend Title

After defeating York 23-14 in the semifinal, the Ramblers will play the Lincoln-Way East Griffins in a rematch of last year's title matchup.

Paved Paradise: Northshore Sculpture Park Path Smoother Than Ever

A fresh layer of asphalt on the mixed-use path provides a more pleasant park promenade.

McHenry County Board OKs $246.8M Balanced Budget For 2024

The budget, which takes effect December 1, also includes a $73.8 million levy which includes a 1.95 percent increase and $825,000 in growth.

Full Metal Docket: Gun Rights Groups Seek Full Appellate Court Review

Triggered by an appellate panel's ruling upholding Illinois' assault weapons ban, pro-gun groups have petitioned for an en banc hearing.

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