Crime & Safety

ICE Reports In North Suburbs | Man Trapped Under Vehicle Dies | Man, 30, Still Missing

​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:

Flash Bang Grenades Used In Training, Daily ICE Stings To Begin From IL Naval Base: Sources

Daily early morning stings are expected to start soon as Department of Homeland Security uses the base as a hub for immigration operations.

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'Unsettling' Presence Of ICE Agents At Great Lakes Naval Base: Leaders Urge Residents To Know Their Rights

Federal agents are expected to be "fully assembled" in the Chicago area on Friday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Wednesday.

School Nurse Who Swapped Meds Of Arlington Heights Students Receives Felony Conviction: Lawyer

The former Westgate Elementary School employee was charged with six felonies at the time of her arrest in 2024.

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Man Sends Nude Photos To Dating App Scammer: Northbrook Police Blotter

The scammer demanded money from him, otherwise she was going to send his nude photos to his friends and family.

Coroner IDs Man Who Died After Becoming Trapped Underneath Vehicle

The 56-year-old man was performing maintenance work on the vehicle when it rolled backward over him, according to the coroner's office.

Husband Attempts To Suffocate Wife With Pillow: Buffalo Grove PD

The Buffalo Grove man was charged with multiple felonies, including attempted murder, following the incident last month.

Pedestrian, 83, Fatally Struck By Car In Unincorporated Des Plaines: Police

The Cook County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation.

Evanston Moves To Strengthen Local Laws As ICE Moves Into Chicagoland

Evanston officials are looking to implement laws that prevent federal authorities from wearing masks during enforcement.

Missing Northwestern Professor Found Alive In Evanston

Missing Northwestern University professor Nina Kraus was found and taken to a local hospital Tuesday afternoon.

Police Ask For Public's Help In Locating Missing Man, 30

Andrew Mcauliff was last seen leaving his home on foot in the area of the 400 block of White Oak Lane in Lake Barrington two weeks ago.

Where To Pick Apples Around Chicagoland: 2025 Guide

Check out Patch's annual guide to all the top spots for apple picking in and around the area.

Plane Crashes Through Fence Onto Road At Chicago Executive Airport

A road near the Wheeling airport was closed for a few hours Wednesday afternoon, delaying flight departures and arrivals.

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