Child Porn 'Fetish' Charge | $100M Mall Redevelopment | Anti-White Racism Suit Tossed

We're halfway through the second full week of August, the sun has begun setting before 8 p.m. and the city of Chicago is preparing to host about 50,000 visitors for the Democratic National Convention.

In the mean time, here are some of the stories making news from across the city's northern suburbs so far this week.

Find below a look at what has been getting attention from Patch.com readers:

College Student Sent Child Porn To Romantic Partner For 'Fetish Purposes,' Prosecutors Say

A University of Illinois at Chicago student who lives with his parents in Glenview was ordered jailed on child pornography charges.

White Drama Teacher's Racial Discrimination Lawsuit Dismissed By Judge

A federal judge found District 65 drama teacher Stacy Deemar failed to plausibly allege harm from race-conscious curriculum and training.

$100M Transformation Of Old Orchard Mall Heads To Plan Commission

Phase one includes the demolition of the former Bloomingdale's and the construction of over 400 apartments and 16,000 square feet of retail.

Updates To Liberty Theater Considered

The downtown Libertyville theater has been closed for several years and village officials are discussing next steps for the building.

Northwestern's Temporary Lakefront Stadium Gets Naming Rights Deal

The Northwestern University Wildcats are set to kick off the 2024 season at Northwestern Medicine Field under a newly legal sponsorship deal.

Whole Foods Plans To Open In Spring 2025 In St. Charles

Work is underway to transform the former Blue Goose Store at 300 S. Second Street into a Whole Foods.

Fatal Crashes Reveal Dangers Of Cycling In Skokie, Advocates Say

The Skokie Bike Network urged village officials to take action to protect riders on Skokie's roadways.

Lake County Coroner Honored For Pioneering Organ Donation Program

A partnership with Gift of Hope resulted in over 200 referrals and dozens of successful organ and tissue donations since it began last year.

Illinois Cracks Down On Concealed Vapes, Bans E-Cigarettes In Disguise

Retailers could face $10,000 fines under the new Illinois law banning e-cigarettes that are likely to be mistaken for something else.

Fatal Crashes Reveal Dangers Of Cycling In Suburbs, Advocates Say

The Skokie Bike Network urged village officials to take action to protect riders on Skokie's roadways.

6 Families Displaced Following Garage Fire In Arlington Heights: Chief

The cause of the fire at a townhouse complex remains under investigation.

Skokie Man Charged With DUI After Crashing Into Evanston Building

Two passengers suffered minor injuries in the late-night crash at Howard Street and Chicago Avenue, police said.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTER

• Grayslake Woman Killed In Route 41 Collision
• Woman Nabbed With Heroin, Cocaine: Blotter
• Group Believed To Be Part Of Venezuelan Theft Crew Arrested: Police
• Duo Busted With 120K Fentanyl Pills Marked As Oxycodone: Police
• Employee Terminated For Using Racial Slurs: Blotter
• Pair Swears At Staff During Retail Theft: Blotter
• Man, 40, Killed In McHenry County Crash

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