Referendum Results | Historic Nomination | Chicago Bears Tax Proposal

The equinox has come a day early this year, due to the Leap Year, which means astrological spring has already sprung. Nonetheless, strong winds and possible snow is in the forecasts, which lows dipping toward freezing before the end of the week.

In the mean time, why not get caught up on the most popular recent news from across the northern Chicago suburbs on Patch.com so far this week:

Harris v. O'Neill Burke Race For Cook County State’s Attorney Too Close To Call

The well-financed ex-judge pledging a tough-on-crime approach leads the machine-backed ex-government staffer who favors Foxx's reforms.

Arlington Park Tax Deal Proposed Amid 'Twists And Turns' With Bears

A short term proposal announced Monday would allow the Bears to pay $6.3 million in taxes for 2023 and $3.6 million for this year.

North Shore Native Nominated To Be 1st Hispanic Judge On 7th Circuit

GOP senators questioned Judge Nancy Maldonado, a Skokie-born Wilmette resident, over her productivity as a judge and her firearm knowledge.

Voters Flunk $90 Million Bond Referendum In School District

District 37 voted 75-25 to reject the referendum, decisively denying the borrowing plan a passing grade, according to unofficial results.

McHenry Co. Mental Health Referendum Too Close To Call

Yes votes for a proposed sales tax hike in McHenry county are leading, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s primary election.

District 46 Officials: Limiting Rate Referendum Passes

The passage of the referendum will mean a decrease in property taxes, District 46 officials said.

Village Of Deerfield: Goldstone Chosen To Fill Village Board Vacancy

Jennifer Goldstone was selected to fill the vacancy left by former Trustee William "Bill" Seiden's recent death.

Voice Actor Jenny Lupa Appointed To District 113 School Board

"I want to ensure that District 113 is known not just for educational excellence," Lupa said, "but also for inclusivity and compassion."

New President Named At Saint Viator High School In Arlington Heights

Ryan Aiello will begin his term at the private Roman Catholic co-educational secondary school on July 1.

Northfield Trustees Appoint Kenilworth Village Manager Patrick Brennan

The former Ohio cop worked in Highland Park before Kenilworth village officials hired him nearly a dozen years ago.

District 65 Hires Angel Turner As Permanent Superintendent Of Schools

The new superintendent had been on the Chicago Public Schools "Do Not Hire" list before she was hired by Evanston/Skokie School District 65.

POLICE REPORTS/BLOTTER

• $1.2K, Company Car, Customer's Car Stolen: Blotter
• Endangering Life Of A Child Arrest Made: Blotter
• Treasurer Stole $12K From Palatine Elementary School PTA: Police
• Driver Faces DUI Charge Following Crystal Lake Collision
• Chihuahua Found, Search For Owner Continues In Northbrook: Police

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