Murder Plot Foiled | Illegal Meat Seized | Flooding Woes

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:

Monkey Carcass, 125 Pounds Of Illegal Meat Seized At Chicago O'Hare Airport

Agriculture specialists intercepted two significant, prohibited commodities brought to the airport from African countries.

Relative Finds Man Dead After Fire Damages Home: Officials

Family member discovered the man dead inside the Brittany Bend residence on Monday.

Fox River Flooding Worsens In McHenry County As Residents Prep For Rising Waters

Neighbors are sandbagging homes and helping one another across the Chain O’ Lakes as rising water closes roads.

Police Investigating Antisemitic Incidents At Skokie Parks

In both incidents, groups of pre-teens and young teenagers claimed that individuals used antisemitic language toward them.

School Staff Member Critically Injured After Being Struck By Pole At Buffalo Grove High: Police

Police said a vehicle leaving school grounds hit a pole Tuesday afternoon, which then struck the school employee.

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