Educator Of The Year Nominee Arrested | Home Intruder 'Baptizes' Cops | Missing Woman's Mom Pleads For Help

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — It’s time to catch up on the biggest stories from around the northern Chicago suburbs. Here’s a look back at the news that grabbed readers’ attention in recent days— from major investigations and community updates to stories you may have missed.

Mother Pleads For Help Finding Daughter Missing After Trip With Boyfriend

Alyssa Smith, 24, has been missing since late September, and her Fox River Grove mother is asking the public for help.

Educator Of The Year Nominee Accused Of Pulling Girl Down Stairs By Hair

The Barrington District 220 teacher faces two domestic battery charges stemming from an incident at a Wonder Lake home.

Man Accused Of Breaking Into Neighbor's Home, 'Baptizing' Officer

Prosecutors say the 33-year-old poured water on a responding officer and later assaulted hospital security guards.

Blind Man's Bait-And-Switch Suit Moves Forward Against Grayslake Dealership

A legally blind North Chicago man alleges a Grayslake car dealership misrepresented a vehicle's price and financing terms.

Man Charged In Choking Attack On Teen Near Lake Arlington

Police arrested a 36-year-old man after a four-month investigation involving surveillance footage, public tips and forensic evidence.

Palatine Man Charged With Sexual Abuse Of Juvenile, Ordered Detained

The reported incident occurred in the 1200 block of East Dundee Road, police said.

Worker Rescued From Lift 100 Feet Above Ground In Huntley

The worker was cleaning a village water tower when his aerial lift began smoking and stopped working Thursday morning, fire officials said.

Fake Limo Driver Who Extorted Woman Gets 6 Years

Authorities said the man picked up women at O'Hare, held them against their will and demanded money.

Former District 65 Superintendent Changes Plea In Federal Kickback Case: Report

Devon Horton pleaded guilty to three federal counts tied to a scheme involving District 65 contracts and funds.

Evanston Man Charged After Oakton Hit-And-Run Seriously Injures Pedestrian

Police said a woman in a marked crosswalk suffered serious head injuries and is now in stable condition.

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• Evanston Apartment Tower Sold, Rebranded as Eva Under New Ownership
• Skokie Identifies Lead Candidate For Unfinished Downtown Hotel Project
• Highland Park Pickleball Fundraiser To Mark Children’s Grief Awareness Day
• Teen Arrested In Connection With 2 South Evanston Incidents
• Lake Forest Council Approves 3-Unit Condo Building On Oakwood Avenue
• Tylenol Murders Documentary Revisits Possible Link To Idaho Cold Case
• District 65 Sets Meetings For Community Input In Superintendent Search
• Highwood Pumpkin Festival Draws More Than 120,000 Over 3 Days
• Wilmette Resident Named Clearbrook Vice President of Philanthropy and Marketing

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