Suburban Man Died Saving Friend | School Sued Over Bias | Train Death

We are halfway through the week, halfway through the month of July and halfway through teh summer. As we prepare for the second half of all of that, why not take a moment 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:

Suburban Man Died Saving Friend In Lake Michigan: GoFundMe

The family of Eduardo Rivera Jr. has started a fundraising campaign to help cover funeral expenses for the 45-year-old.

Northwestern Law School Sued For Alleged Bias Against White Men

A suit filed by a conservative group on behalf of a trio of anonymous professors alleges that the university has violated civil rights laws.

2 IL Hospitals Ranked Among Nation's Best: Report

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2024-2025 Best Hospitals Honor Roll, which evaluates over 5,000 hospitals across the country.

Kathy Salvi Picked As New Chair Of Illinois Republican Party

Following Don Tracy's resignation, Illinois GOP officials selected a new leader ahead of next week's Republican National Convention.

Suburban Office Vacancies Hit Record Highs As Industrial Market Booms

As the amount of empty space continues to grow in suburban office parks and downtown Chicago, the industrial real estate market is thriving.

Rockin' Ribfest Cancelled After Heavy Rains

The festival is held every year at Sunset Park in Lake in the Hills.

Ryan Field Construction Progresses with Longer Work Hours

A community forum is planned for next week to provide project updates and plans for the temporary lakefront football stadium.

1 Dead After Car Collides With Metra Train

The collision happened in Ingleside Monday morning.

Groundbreaking Held For New Foster School

District 65 officials ceremonially broke ground Monday on a $48.4 million, scaled-down new neighborhood K-5 school, now set to open in 2026.

Eric Sorensen Becomes 3rd IL Congressman To Call For Biden To Drop Out

The former Rockford TV meteorologist is in his first term representing the 17th Congressional District.

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