Mom Dies Saving Son | Boater Charged With Murder | College Cyclist Killed

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.

The bicyclist suffered a potentially serious head injury and was flown to a Level 1 trauma center, authorities said.

Fundraiser Launched For Mom Who Died Saving Son In River

Family seeks help with funeral costs and immediate expenses after 31-year-old Angelina Khalimendik drowned Sunday at Independence Grove.

Fox River Fatal: Murder Charge Filed Against Boater

Richard Stevenson, 45, also faces 8 DUI-related felony charges in the July 25 fatal collision.

Father Charged In Death Of 5-Month-Old Child In Mount Prospect

Police say the infant was left unattended for about seven hours before being found unresponsive in December.

Man In Serious Condition After Intentionally Driving Onto Train Tracks: Police

A driver was hospitalized in serious condition after driving onto tracks in Lake Forest and being struck by a freight train, police said.

Lake Co. Man Among 2 College Cyclists Killed In Tennessee Crash

Haylan Engdahl, a Milligan University sophomore, was killed Wednesday when a vehicle struck a group of cyclists during a training ride.

Man Extradited From Poland 6 Years After Fatal Wheeling Crash

Police say Sebastian Kuczek fled the U.S. after a three-vehicle crash that killed two people on Lake Cook Road.

Woman Last Seen Leaving Palatine Bar Still Missing 36 Years Later

Cook County sheriff's investigators are again seeking tips in Laura Ann Johnson's 1990 disappearance from Palatine.

Safety Concerns Prompt Grayslake To Postpone Data Center Meeting

Thursday's final public comment session on the proposed data center moratorium was postponed following a threat, village officials said.

Anonymous 'Swatting' Calls Prompt Weapon Search At Buffalo Grove High School

Police found no credible threat after reports of a student with a potential weapon in a school restroom.

Highland Park OKs Construction Company For Permanent Place Of Remembrance

Council approved construction management services as the city advances the permanent remembrance project.

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• Man Charged With Sexually Abusing Child, Ordered Held Without Bail
• Felon Accused Of Battering Wife Multiple Times At Six Flags Great America
• Man Accused Of Firing Gun, Claiming He Killed His Mother
• Man Flown To Hospital After Falling From Bike: Authorities