Bears Agreement Approved | Historic Referendums | Layoffs Announced

Now that Election Day is over with and the deluge of political advertisement is set to recede, why not take a moment to get caught up on some of what's been going on so far this week across the northern suburbs of Chicagoland.

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

Village Approves Predevelopment Agreement With Chicago Bears

The move is intended to assist the NFL team's pending purchase of the former Arlington Park property.

Ranked Choice Voting Approved In Historic Evanston Referendum

Evanston has become the first municipality in Illinois to approve an "instant runoff" voting system for local elections.

Novartis Gene Therapies in Libertyville Will Layoff 275 Employees

The company is planning to shutter its Libertyville facility.

Electoral Reform Referendums In The Lead In Skokie

Three referendums that would shift Skokie to nonpartisan, staggered elections with some district-level trustees are poised to win.

Grayslake Man With 'Arsenal' Of Guns In Home Arrested: Police

The 49-year-old Grayslake-area man threatened to kill family members and to have a shootout with police, authorities said.

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