Murder Outside Hotel | Double Fatality | Fishermen Fall Into Frigid Fox

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — As we head into the weekend, let us get you caught up on the latest news from the northern Chicago suburbs from the past few days.

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

Death Of Woman Found Outside Hotel Ruled Homicide: Medical Examiner

The woman, who police discovered deceased Wednesday morning in Elk Grove Village, sustained multiple "sharp force" injuries.

2 Ice Fishermen Plunge Into Frigid Waters After Walking On 'Weakened' Ice: Authorities

Following the incident on the Fox River in Port Barrington, officials are urging the public to not go out on the ice.

Coroner IDs 2 Killed In Head-On Crash With Semi In Lake County

The collision happened Thursday morning on Route 173 near North Kilbourne Road in Wadsworth.

McHenry County Sued After Rejecting Two Proposed Solar Farms

McHenry County’s Board of Commissioners is being sued after it denied permits for two solar farms.

School Districts Sue Village Over Impact Fees

The school boards of Fremont Elementary District 79 and Mundelein High School District filed the lawsuit against the village of Mundelein.

2 Seriously Injured — 1 Airlifted — In I-90 Collision With Semi

The crash happened early Thursday on Interstate 90 in Huntley.

Arrest Made In Crash That Killed An 89-Year-Old Pedestrian: Morton Grove PD

Jesus Guzman, of Joliet, faces a felony, and other traffic-related charges, stemming from the October 2025 incident.

Indiana Governor Signs New Stadium Bill As IL Lawmakers Adjourn

A megaproject bill for the Arlington Park site passed out of committee, but lawmakers left Springfield until mid-March without acting on it.

New Jazz Bar Opening In Downtown Evanston

A new jazz bar, Local Note, is headed to the Downtown Evanston area.

Former LITH Woman Accused Of Threatening State's Attorney

Michelle Cappello is accused of posting threatening Facebook posts directed at McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi Freese.

What To Know About This Year's Flu Season In Lake County

Tanya Glade, Marketing and Communications Specialist with the Lake County Health Department, answers five of our key questions.

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