Marni Yang Denied New Trial | Man Found Guilty In Bro's Xmas Murder | Hoverboard Fire

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — Hope your week is off to a good start. 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:

Marni Yang Denied New Trial In Deerfield Murder Case

She is serving life in prison for the 2007 killings of Rhoni Reuter and Reuter’s unborn child in Deerfield.

Man Guilty In Christmas Day Fatal Beating Of His Brother: Prosecutors

Jury finds 54-year-old Gurnee man guilty of first-degree murder in 2022 death of his brother following four-day Lake County trial.

Hoverboard Fire Forces Arlington Heights Residents From Home

An electric hoverboard ignited inside a home prompting a response from a number of area fire departments.

Former Prairie Grove Officer Released From Jail In Official Misconduct Case

William C. Copp is accused of using law enforcement databases and Flock license plate readers to track people he knew.

Chicago Teacher Charged With Transporting Child Porn Via O'Hare Flight

Federal prosecutors said Thomas Neal had hundreds of files containing child pornography on his phone after flying from O'Hare to Mexico. RELATED: Skokie Teacher Caught With Child Pornography On His Phone At Mexican Airport: Feds

Man Denied Pretrial Release In Fox River Grove Arson Case

Judge orders 48-year-old held pending trial after prosecutors allege he intentionally set fire to a residence.

Palatine Police, NIPAS Conduct Activity Near Baldwin, Dundee Quarter

The Monday morning activity involved only local and regional law enforcement resources, according to police.

Man With Knife Flees Into Fox River, Prompting Water Rescue In Elgin

The man ran from officers responding to a railroad incident before disappearing underwater, police said.

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