Crane Rescued | IL Champ At Nationals | 'Murder-Suicide' Discovered

Happy May Day to all who celebrate. As we kick off a new month and edge closer to the unofficial start of summer, we have collected the latest news from across the northern Chicago suburbs from the past couple days.

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

North Suburban Student Wins Illinois Poetry Competition, Competes At Nationals

Niles West High School junior Yohanna Endashaw, the 2-time Illinois Poetry Out Loud champion, competed Wednesday in the national semifinals.

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Couple Found Dead In Vernon Hills Home In Murder-Suicide: Police

The 67-year-old woman and 77-year-old man were both pronounced dead at the scene of the home in the 600 block of Cherry Valley Road.

Schaumburg Coin Show: Find Out How Much Your Old Money Is Worth

The Central States Numismatic Society convention runs Thursday through Saturday at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center.

Man Found Dead In Street, Dragged By Vehicle Identified

The Lake County Coroner's Office has identified the 31-year-old Gurnee man as Luis Guzman.

'Fiddler On The Roof' To Feature Actors Of All Ages

Three performances of the classic musical are planned for May at the Northbrook Theatre.

Northwestern Pro-Palestinian Protestors Claim 'Historic' Victory

Organizers from the Northwestern University Divestment Coalition said they have laid a foundation "for generations of NU activists to come."

Lost Whooping Crane Rescued From Wilmette Yard, Returned To Wisconsin

Local birders and conservationists helped the endangered bird complete her first northern migration after being raised in captivity.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTER

• Library Patron Robs Skokie Bank, Flees On CTA Bus
• Couple Found Dead In Vernon Hills Home In Murder-Suicide: Police
• Facebook Marketplace Carjacking: Suburban Man Charged After Probe
• Machete-Wielding Man Barricades Himself In Home
• Youth Sports Scuffle; Liquor Lifted; Venue Vandalized: Blotters
• $900 Stolen During Armed Robbery At Liquor Store: Police
• Man Dragged By Vehicle In Gurnee Found Dead In Street: Police
• 'Road Rage' Leads To Crash With Garbage Truck In Long Grove: Sheriff
• Man Points Gun At Head Of Woman Walking Dog: Police
• Man Conceals $800 In Stolen Meds In Birthday Bag: Blotter
• 2 Home Burglars Charged After Warrant Turns Up Stolen Goods: Blotter

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