Teen Killed In Crash | Counties Vote On Split | School Report Cards Released

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.

12 Illinois Counties To Vote On Exploring Split From Cook County

The advisory questions would gauge support for separation. Creating a new state would require approval from Illinois lawmakers and Congress.

IL Report Cards Released For 2026: See How Your School Performed

New state data shows gains in reading and math proficiency, a record graduation rate and changes in how state public schools are evaluated.

Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Child, Threatening To Kill Her Parents: Prosecutors

The victim was younger than 13 when the assault occurred in 2014 but did not report it to police until 2025, prosecutors said.

Village Removes Swastika Carved Into Sidewalk Across From New Trier High School

Staff contacted the village after a report of a hateful symbol across from the New Trier High School campus on Woodland Avenue.

Missing Woman Located, Reunited With Family: Wheeling Police

Police thanked those who helped locate the woman after asking for the public's assistance in finding her on Monday.

Other Top Stories

• IL Pizzeria Lands On Nationwide List Of Best Pizza Shops
• McHenry Co. Man Who Was Deported 5 Times, Convicted Of Child Sex Assault Gets Federal Prison Sentence
• 19-Year-Old Killed In Dundee Road Crash In Palatine: Police
• Missing Man Table Honors Those Who Never Returned At Deerfield Village Hall
• Lake Forest Council Seeks Fixes For Wireless Dead Zones
• Hit-And-Run Investigation Leads To Arrest: Glenview Blotter
• School Crossing, EV Charging Rules Approved In Northbrook
• Man Sentenced To 76 Years In Prison For Fatal Shooting
• Lake Co. Forest Preserves To Expand 2 Preserves With $1.58M In Land Purchase
• Evanston Police Probe Unidentified Substance; No Community Threat Found
• New Tennis Courts, Playground Coming To Northbrook's West Park
• District 65 Corrects $17M Projection Error As Budget Cuts Still Advance
• Man Seen Kicking Dog On Camera: Des Plaines Blotter