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'Roughhousing' Teen Suffers Brain Injury | Tree Falls On 3 Kids

Plus, man accused of trying to lure child into car | Motel guest angered over room cleaning methods attacks employees, police say.

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NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — As we get the weekend started, 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:

Park Ridge Teen Suffered Severe Brain Injuries While 'Roughhousing' With Friend: Police

The 14-year-old boy was in a neighborhood on May 18 when he was knocked unconscious and his skull was shattered, his family said.

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Tree Falls On 3 Children In Hammock; Boy, 14, Recovering: Report

The incident happened Friday in the 7300 block of Gleneagle Circle in Lakewood, authorities said.

Man Tried To Lure Student Into Car Near Maine South: Park Ridge PD

Police said the 15-year-old girl was walking home when a man in a dark-colored sedan told her she looked familiar and urged her to get in.

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Motel Guest Angered Over Cleaning Supplies Attacks, Injures 3: Authorities

The incident happened Monday at the FairBridge Inn Express on Grand Avenue in Gurnee, authorities said.

No Obvious Trauma To Man Found Dead In Schaumburg Pond: Police

Police said the deceased adult male has been tentatively identified, but his name is being withheld pending family notification.

Lake County Alderperson Charged After Dead Voter Ballot Returned

Authorities said election safeguards flagged a vote-by-mail ballot submitted after the voter’s death had been recorded.

Chicago-Area Homebuyers Need Six-Figure Income: Report

New Redfin data shows affordability improved year over year, but typical households still cannot afford a median-priced home.

Man Accused Of Trying To Run Over Brother: Police

A 60-year-old man accelerated his pickup truck toward his sibling during the argument in Antioch this past week, according to reports.

10 Hidden Gem Trails Worth Exploring This Summer In Northern IL

Several hidden gem hiking spots across Lake and McHenry counties offer peaceful alternatives to more crowded outdoor destinations.

Chicago Tech Pioneer Announces Layoffs As It Pushes Toward 'AI-Native' Future

The company, once one of the city's biggest tech success stories, plans to cut nearly 25 percent of its workforce globally.

Northbrook Symphony Founder, Former CSO Concertmaster Samuel Magad Dies At 94

The Buffalo Grove resident founded the Northbrook Symphony in 1980 and led the orchestra for more than two decades.

New Documentary Gives Insight Into Chicago's First Family Of Weather

'Meet the Millers' features Brant Miller, Joey Miller, who live in Wilmette, in a behind-the-scenes documentary from NBC 5 Chicago.

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