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4 Students Die | Court Lets Gun Ban Stand | Fatal Fox Lake Family Feud

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.

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It's the third of five Wednesdays this month, so as we get over the hump day hump and into the second half of May, let us get you 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:

4 Buffalo Grove High Students Killed In Wheeling Car Crash: D214

Police believe speed and a disregarded traffic signal were the primary factors for the late Tuesday evening crash
More: Families Of Teens Killed In Wheeling Crash Raising Money For Funerals

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Supreme Court Leaves Illinois Assault Weapons Ban In Place Amid Appeal

The ruling allows state officials to enforce the Protect Illinois Communities Act while lower courts consider its constitutionality.

Man Shoots Brother, Takes Own Life Outside Restaurant Amid Feud: Cops

The brothers once owned Dockers Restaurant in Fox Lake together. The shooting happened Tuesday afternoon at the restaurant.

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Subsidy Bill For Bears' Stadium In Arlington Heights Off Table: Report

Rep. Marty Moylan (D-Des Plaines) hopes his proposal, which may include a $3 surcharge on tickets to recompense Chicago, gets more backing.

Students Sent Home After Eating Marijuana-Laced Chocolate

School officials said 12 students and one staff member experienced either no effects or mild signs of impairment.

Sports Broadcaster Who Played For Chicago Bears Sells Lake Forest Home

Former Chicago Bears wide receiver Tom Waddle sold property for nearly $1 million more than what he paid for it seven years ago.

Car Fun On 21 Celebrates 20 Years In Libertyville

CarFun on 21 will return for the summer on Wednesday. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. in downtown Libertyville.

Donated Bikes Head From Suburbs To Honor Roll Students In Chicago

Founded by a Wilmette third grader and now led by two New Trier juniors, Pedal Power collects bikes for Chicago Public School students.


Bike shops in Wilmette, Winnetka, Northbrook, Libertyville and Lake Forest are volunteering mechanics Saturday morning to assist with the annual Pedal Power bicycle donation drive for Chicago students. (Courtesy Julie FitzGerald)


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