Olympian Killed | Runner's Rear Exposed | Lake County Bears Pitched

We are less than a week away from the longest day of the year and the official start of meteorological summer. But before then, let's 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:

Waukegan Offers 'Once In A Lifetime' Opportunity For Bears: Mayor

In a letter to Bears President Kevin Warren, Mayor Ann Taylor says the city has multiple parcels for a stadium and entertainment district.

Olympian From Norge Ski Club Dies In Motorcycle Crash

Patrick Gascienica, 25, competed in the winter Olympics in Beijing in 2022. He was killed Monday in the collision in Bull Valley.

'It's Not Over': Lake County Residents Ready To Fight Baxter Project

After a developer pulled its petition to annex 101 acres of property in Deerfield, residents will fight a move with Lake County officials.

Convicted Ex-State Senator, Democrat Chair Admits Wearing Wire For FBI

For years, tax cheat and former Lake County Democratic Party chair Terry Link had denied cooperating with a federal bribery investigation.

Three Legged Brewing Owner Shares Passion For Coffee

The Grayslake company launched this past year and is among the 67 vendors at Grayslake's weekly farmers market.

'Only The Guys' Street Gang Sold Drugs In 'Safer' North Suburbs: Feds

Federal investigators believe Omari Andrews Jr. and his father supplied heroin, cocaine and fentanyl across the north suburbs.

Algonquin Township Trustee Removed From Office

A felony conviction from 1990 led to the decision to remove Edward Zimel, Jr., from his position as trustee for Algonquin Township.

Mayor Appoints Son Of Former Mayor To Lake Forest City Council

Retired Lake County Judge Joe Waldeck is set to fill the vacancy left by the abrupt resignation of Terry Mieling as a 1st Ward alderman.

Know Before You Go: Libertyville Days Festival Set To Return

The four-day summer festival will return Thursday and run through Sunday. Here's what you need to know if you go.

'It's Just A Butt': Streamwood Runner Goes Viral In Exposing Trip-Up

Alyssa Konkel lost her footing and her pants in a treadmill mishap caught on video that has now been viewed by millions across the world.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTERS

• Man Charged In Death Of 2 Recent Schaumburg High School Grads: Police
• Sex Offender Arrested Trying To Gain Entry At Stevenson: Police
• $3 Million Bail For Man Who Coerced Child Into Sending Images, Videos: Police
• 3 Men Charged In Severe Beating Of Man At Arlington Heights Condo: PD
• Man Shot In Road Rage Incident: Libertyville Police

RECENT NORTH SUBURBAN NEWS UPDATE

• Carjacking, Child Porn Probe | $1M Patio Upgrade | Berry Picking