Brothers Fatally Shot | Jogger Robbed | Free Metra Rides

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — It's Friday and before we all sign off for the weekend, let's get caught up on the top news stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

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

Arrest Made In Fatal Shootings Of Brothers Found At Highland Park Fire

A man is in custody in connection with the deaths of Marc and John Austwick, according to the Lake County Major Crimes Task Force.

Armed Robbery Of Wilmette Jogger Leads To Indictment For Second Teen

Two 18-year-old men are accused of stealing a woman's phone at gunpoint. Both have been ordered to remain in jail while awaiting trial.

Metra Offers Free Rides This Weekend To Celebrate 40th Birthday

On Saturday and Sunday, there will be no charge for all rides on Metra trains throughout the Chicago area.

Recent GBN Graduate Recovering From Viral Meningitis: GoFundMe

A fundraising effort has been set up for Mark Masarsky, who was taken off life support Wednesday, according to the organizer.

4th Of July 2024 Fireworks Laws: What’s Legal In Illinois

In 1942, the Illinois' Pyrotechnic Use Act was passed to prohibit most fireworks in the state. Fines can range from $75 to $2,500.

AJ Freund's DCFS Worker Gets Jail Time

Carlos Acosta, a former DCFS employee, has been sentenced to six months in jail and 30 months probation.

Ice Cream Truck Driver Banned From New Trier West Campus: Blotters

Fake accountant scams resident out of $65,000; Wheeling man charged with battery at Starbucks: Winnetka-Glencoe-Northfield Police Blotters

K9 Smells Felony Amount Of Cannabis In Mail Packages: Des Plaines PD

A Mount Prospect resident was charged with two felonies stemming from the incident last week.

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• Man Harasses Bank Employee After $4M Loan Denied: Glenview PD Blotter