Deadly House Fire | Ethical Campaign Pledge Push | Fatal Drug Deal

We are halfway through the first week of March and sunsets are approaching 6 p.m. ahead of this weekend's start of daylight saving time. For now, let's catch up on some of the latest news from across the northern Chicago suburbs this week.

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

Drug Deal Led To Niles Murder, Cops Say

Police said the victim went to meet his killer to conduct a "drug transaction" before he was fatally shot.

'Arduous' Preparation Propels Glenview Wrestler To State Tourney

Daniel Myint, an 8th-grader at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, is set to compete in the Illinois Kids Wrestling Federation state championship.

Former State Rep Founds New Group To Push For Truth In Politics Pledge

Newly formed nonprofit Citizens for Ethical Campaigns wants more candidates to sign Illinois' little-known Code of Fair Campaign Practices.

2 Residents, Cat, Dog Killed In House Fire

The cause of the fire, which happened early Tuesday in the 9600 block of Knolltop Road in unincorporated Union, is under investigation.

Famed Police Dog Injured During Arrest Of Teen Who Crashed A Stolen Car

K9 Dax is being treated by a veterinarian for injuries suffered while apprehending a 16-year-old Zion boy as he hid in the woods.

Long Grove Appoints Sparkman New Village Manager

Chris Sparkman most recently served as the assistant village manager of the Village of Grayslake.

2 Teens Charged After Chase Of 2 Mercedes Linked To Aurora Carjacking

Police were alerted by an automated license plate reader to a car that had been recently carjacked driving down Dempster.

Man Shoots At Cops After Making Threats At Business, Police Say

The Carpentersville resident threatened an employee of a Hoffman Estates business with a gun last month prior to the incident with police.

20 IL Hospitals Ranked Among The Best In The World: Report

The researchers evaluated 2,400 hospitals across 30 countries, and these 20 Illinois hospitals are among the best.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTER

• Man Enters SUV While Owner Pumps Gas At 7-Eleven: MPPD
• Drunken Driver Endangers Child's Life: LCSO Blotter
• 2 Residents, Cat, Dog Killed In House Fire
• Lake Co. Man Charged In Fentanyl Overdoes Death Of Boy, 17
• Report Of Man With Knife, Injured Child Prompts Standoff
• Vodka Thief Hits Cop With Car During Fleeing Attempt: DPPD

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