Unidentified Body Found | Escaped Bison Captured | Deadly Train Crash

The summer of 2022 kicks off unofficially with the upcoming Memorial Day weekend, and forecasts are calling for warming weather to follow the midweek storms that triggered tornado warnings in the area Wednesday.

Here is a look at what has been getting attention from Patch.com readers so far this week:

Billy The Bison Has Been Captured

After months roaming the northwest suburbs, the bison was captured early Wednesday at Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda.

Funds Raised For Father Killed In Metra Crash, Derailment

The man, Jesus Castrejon, died Monday morning when the dump truck he was driving was hit by a Metra train near Grayslake.
Earlier: Coroner IDs Dump Truck Driver Killed In Metra Crash, Derailment

High School Grad Denied Ceremony Walk Due To Native American Regalia On Cap

The student reportedly refused to remove the hat because of the religious significance of the feathers he attached to it.

1 Dead After Multi-Car Crash Shuts Down I-294 Near Willow In Glenview

Two people were taken to Lutheran General Hospital Tuesday morning, while nine others were treated for injuries at the scene.

Pride Flag: Library Board To Hold Special Meeting

The board voted 4-2 last week to allow the LGBTQ flag, among others, to fly at the library.

5 Injured As Park Ridge Fire Leaves 36-Unit Building Uninhabitable

Firefighters rescued multiple people trapped on the top floor of a condominium complex by a fire Tuesday night.

$58M Lake Cook Road Reconstruction Project Concludes in Buffalo Grove

The project reduces congestion and improves bicycle and pedestrian safety in the Villages of Wheeling and Buffalo Grove.

Safer Walks, Bike Rides Offered By Planned Oakton Multiuse Path

Grants are covering 80 percent of the project cost, and Skokie, Niles and Morton Grove officials are equally dividing up the rest.

Ex-NSA Chief To Speak At Village's Memorial Day Ceremony

The U.S. Navy admiral and Wilmette native led the National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command from 2014 until his retirement in 2018.

Annual Lew Blond Run Draws Over 550 Participants

The fundraiser was initiated after beloved Maple School applied technology teacher Lew Blond lost his battle with ALS in 2000.

2022 Summer Festival Guide For Chicago, Suburbs

With food, music and family entertainment, summertime festivals are back in a big way this year in Chicago and surrounding suburbs.

Your Chicago-Area Family-Friendly Summer Bucket List

What to do, see and experience with your family this summer.

Body Found By Boater In Lake Michigan Near Wilmette

Investigators believe the unidentified body was in the lake for at least two weeks.

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POLICE REPORTS

• Federal Sting Operation Leads To Drug Trafficking Charges For Duo
• Stalking Charge In Long Grove; Child Sexually Exploited: Blotter
• 20-Year-Old Highland Parker Drives Under Influence Of Alcohol: Blotter
• Person Refuses To Leave Business: Blotter

ICYMI: Pride Flag Vote | Funeral Set For Boy Hit By Bus | Bison Update