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Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

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NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — The weekend is almost 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:

Men Steal Hundreds Of Vases From Cemeteries: Police

The Waukegan men face felony charges for allegations they stole the brass and bronze vases, which were bought to be placed at graves.

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Cruz K-12 In West Ridge To Close As Acero Plans To Shutter 7 Schools

Rising costs and declining enrollment prompt the Acero charter school network to scale back operations, displacing more than 2,000 students.

Forest Preserve In Lake County Expands

The Lake County Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of about 13.2 acres to expand Greenbelt Forest Preserve.

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$1.13 Million In Grants Headed To Help Asylum-Seekers In Lake County

Created in response to Republican border governors' policy, the grants will go to housing, legal aid and health care for new arrivals.

Bears Hope To Break Ground On Chicago Stadium Next Year: President

The entire project, which would be built near the current site of Solider Field, is estimated to cost $4.6 billion.

Nearly 220 Truckloads Of Sand Headed To Replenish Forest Park Beach

Work at Forest Park Beach starts Monday, closing north access road on weekdays and increasing truck traffic through Lake Forest, staff said.

Algonquin Man, 30, Identified As Person Found Dead Near Train Tracks

The man's body was found near Route 14 and Cary-Algonquin Road at about 7:45 p.m. Sunday.

Northwestern Quietly Cuts Al Jazeera Ties Under Pressure From Congress

The university's decade-old partnership with Al Jazeera was terminated amid allegations of the state-funded Qatari network's ties to Hamas.

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