Easter Mass Burglary | Man Found Dead In Truck In River | Dax Retires

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:

Coroner IDs Man Found Dead In Truck In Des Plaines River

Antoine Pierre, of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, died in the incident.

Burglary Reported During Easter Mass: Northbrook Police Blotter

Someone broke into the living quarters at a religious center during Easter services, according to police.

Northbrook Park District: MLB Competition Set For Youth Players

The park district will offer the MLB Pitch Hit & Run program for one night at Techny Prairie Park and Fields.

K9 Dax Forced Into Retirement By Spinal Injury Suffered In Chase

The Lake County Sheriff's Office's most decorated dog has regained the use of his hind legs but been ruled out of active service.

Pat Fitzgerald's $130M Gridiron Grievances Survive Northwestern Motion

A Cook County judge kept the former football coach's $130 million wrongful termination lawsuit against Northwestern University alive.

Carjacking Injures Woman In Golf Mill Parking Lot: Police

Police said a carjacker punched a woman threw her to the ground Wednesday morning during a struggle over her SUV.

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