Fatal UTV Crash | Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy | Record-Setting Estate

As we approach the final week of April, we may finally have seen the last of winter weather in the Chicago area. With thunderstorms in the forecast, why not take a few moments to get caught up on the latest news from the northern Chicago suburbs from the past few days.

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

Billionaire Plans Most Expensive Mansion In Illinois History

Justin Ishbia is on track to spend over $77 million for his lakefront Winnetka estate — plus another $6.2 million for a house between two parks.

2 Killed After UTV Collides With Tree

A man and woman were killed in the crash that happened near West Dressel and Douglas roads in. unincorporated Antioch Tuesday night.

Lake County Accuses Insulin Manufacturers Of Price-Fixing Conspiracy

The suit alleges pharmacy benefit managers and drugmakers violated RICO laws and the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practice Act.

Village To Loan Developer $4.5 Million To Build Hotel

Trustees authorized the loan on top of $13.5 million in pledged TIF money. Skokie village staff said the loan was unprecedented but "critically important."

Garfield's Beverage Warehouse Opening New North Suburban Location

The Deerfield Village Board approved a request by the company to create a new class of liquor license to facilitate a product sampling concept.

2nd Marijuana Dispensary Opening In St. Charles

A soft opening is planned Tuesday for Consume Cannabis, with a grand opening set for Thursday.

Former Bears CEO Sells Suburban Home

The Libertyville home has sold for $1.199 million.

Involuntary Teacher Transfers Spur Protests

District officials have decided to transfer nine teachers as a way to keep consistent teacher-to-student ratios across its schools.

Handgun Magazine At Elementary School Leads To Lockdown

An 8-year-old Lincolnwood Elementary School student provided staff with a firearm magazine, leading to a 90-minute lockdown, according to police and district officials.

Life-Saving Devices Donated To Fire Department In Honor Of Late Teen

Three chest compression devices funded by family and friends of Oliver Brown Leopold will make a "significant difference" in saving lives.

Firefighters Respond To Brush Fire, Find Man Dead: Authorities

Donald Metivier, 83, was found dead last week on his property in Bull Valley.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTER

• 2 Arrested In Attack On Freeze Employees: Grayslake Police
• Handgun Magazine At Elementary School Leads To Lockdown
• Stolen Car Tracked Twice In Chicago Not Found: Blotter
• Bringing Contraband Into Jail Charge: Blotter
• Elderly Man Killed, 3 Injured In Lake County Crash
• Chicago Woman Resists, Batters Police After DUI Arrest: Blotter

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