Fatal Train | Assault Weapons Ban Trial | Michael Jordan Mansion Sale

The school year is now underway and it's middle of the last week astronomical summer, with fall equinox coming up Sunday morning. So in the mean time, let's take a moment to get caught up on some of the latest news from the northern Chicago suburbs from the past few days.

Here are a few recent articles that have been getting attention from Patch.com readers:

1 Person Hit, Killed By Freight Train In Kane Co.: Police

Authorities have not released the name of the person killed after being hit by a freight train in Rutland Township Tuesday afternoon.

Michael Jordan’s Iconic Mansion Under Contract After 12-Year Listing

The luxury Highland Park estate, custom-built for the NBA legend, appears to have finally found a buyer, but the sale isn't final yet.

Rolling Meadows Tax Pro Admits Stealing $1.1M From Clients: Feds

The 43-year-old pled guilty Friday to one count of wire fraud and one count of preparing a false tax return.

Illinois Assault Weapons Ban On Trial In Second Amendment Challenge

For the first time, a case contesting the constitutionality of the Protect Illinois Communities Act has made it to trial in federal court.

St. Charles Fire Chief Retires

Scott Swanson will be retiring from the St. Charles Fire Department in the next month.

Evanston Reparations Program Passes $5 Million As City Fends Off Civil Rights Class Action

City staff reported that 150 of about 200 local reparations recipients have opted for direct cash payments.

Motorcyclist Critically Injured In McHenry Co. Crash

The collision happened in Huntley early Sunday.

Applicants Sought For 'Living Snow Fence Program'

Farmers participating in the program can earn up to $2,000 per acre of corn row and/or natural vegetative barrier.

'No Known Threat' To High School From Student's Social Media: Superintendent

Police continue to investigate, but District 113 officials said an assessment Monday found "no immediate threat" to Deerfield High School.

Police Probe Middle School Snapchat Threat

Police investigated a threat made over SnapChat concerning Woodland Middle School last week and found the threat to not be credible."

$57 Million In Pentagon Funding Pays For New Forrestal School In North Chicago

Ground was broken Friday on a new public school at Naval Station Great Lakes, which is expected to be finished by the 2026-27 school year.

POLICE REPORTS

• Man, 19, Critically Injured In Single-Vehicle Crash
• Shot In Back, Found In Car, Waukegan Woman Dies At Hospital: Coroner
• Funeral Services Set For Mother Killed By Drunken Driver: Authorities
• Cigarette Butts Found In Stroller Water Bottle: Blotter

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