$1M Greenway | Ex-Cub's Mansion | Microbrewery Plans | Homicide Arrest

With sunsets now approaching 8:30 p.m. and less than 10 days to go from the longest day of the year, let's get you caught up on the latest news from across Chicago's northern suburbs so far this week.

Here is few articles that have been getting attention from Patch.com readers:

Proposed 'Greenway' Takes Shape In Lake County

State officials approved $1 million in funds to help pay for plans to convert a stretch of open space in Lake County into a greenway.

Man Wanted For Highland Park Homicides Had Gun Near Arch: St. Louis PD

Police said 54-year-old Jeff Austwick, the suspect in the slayings of his brothers, was found in the bushes Friday in downtown St. Louis.

New Microbrewery Plans To Move Into Tool Library

Fenton's Brewing Company will be the fourth microbrewery to open in Mundelein.

Price Changeup For Yu Darvish's Lakefront Home Offers Save Opportunity

The former Chicago Cub pitcher cut the asking price of his Evanston property, which now include his No. 11 jersey number.

Lake Co. Police Dog Finds Girl Who Ran Away From Camp

Lake County Sheriff's Office K9 Odin and his handler, Deputy Savage, found the girl in a wooded area at the camp in Ingleside.

North Shore's First West Nile Virus Positive Mosquitoes Of 2024 Found

A sample of mosquitoes collected in Northfield last week tested positive for West Nile virus on Tuesday, officials said.

LITH Offers Story Times At Local Parks, Splash Pad

The free story times will kick off on Tuesday and continue on select dates in June and July.

Graduating Northwestern Students Walk Out Of Commencement In Protest

"Yes, there is unimaginable pain and suffering in this world," acknowledged actress Kathryn Hahn in her commencement address.

Chicago Bears Prepare For 2024 Season, Plan Public Practices

Nine open practices are set to offer a free peek at preseason preparations and rookie talents.

With Looming Deficits, School District To Close Only Bilingual School

The K-8 Bessie Rhodes School of Global Studies magnet school is due to close in 2026, coinciding with a new K-5 school in Evanston's 5th Ward.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTERS

• Man Accused Of Stabbing Family Member, Shooting Dog, Putting Child In Trash
• Round Lake Man Convicted Of DUI In Double Fatality Crash
• Motorcyclist Dies 2 Weeks After Gurnee Collision
• Elk Grove Village Man Charged With Stealing Over $9.5M In Goods: Feds
• 1 Injured In Vernon Hills Crash
• Coroner IDs Man Found Dead After Home Explosion

PRIOR NORTH SUBURBAN NEWS UPDATE

• Brothers Fatally Shot | Jogger Robbed | Free Metra Rides