Fireworks Lead To House Fires | More Fests, Fireworks This Weekend

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — The weekend is finally here! And as we all take a break from the day-to-day grind, it is a good time to 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:

Keely Roberts Reflects On 2 Years Since Highland Park Shooting

It felt particularly cruel, Roberts said, to see the man accused of paralyzing her son brought into court last week in a wheelchair.

2 Lake Co. Homes Damaged In Fires Likely Caused By Fireworks: Police

The Lake County Sheriff's Office responded to two house fires likely caused by fireworks early Friday, including one near Gurnee.

2 OWI Arrests Made On Lake Co. Waterways; Police Up Patrols

The Lake County Sheriff's Office taking part in Operation Dry Weekend in an effort to get intoxicated boaters off local waterways.

Roundup Of Fireworks, July 4th Fest This Weekend In Northern Chicago Suburbs

We've got a full roundup of fireworks and Fourth of July festivities happening this weekend and in coming weeks.

Posters Of Hostages Vandalized Outside Brad Schneider's Capitol Office

The defacement took place on Independence Day — while the Capitol complex was closed to the public but open to congressional staffers.

Wheeling Shelter Says Sanitation Worker Saved 101 Animals During Flood

Heartland Animal Shelter is hosting a "thank-you" party for Antun Maticic following last week's flood.

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