Pets Rescued From Burning Home | Strangulation Death Details Released | Man Trapped In Rototiller

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:

Family Pets Rescued From Burning Lake Forest Home

Firefighters saved a family's three pets after a fire broke out in the attic of their Lake Forest home.

Man Recorded Hours-Long Attack Before Nurse's Strangulation Death: Proescutors

Katherine “Kat” Torbick, 43, was found dead inside her home April 30; prosecutors say audio captured assaults, threats and her final moments

Man Trapped In Rototiller At Local Garden Center Freed By Emergency Crews, Hospitalized: Fire Officials

The incident happened at Countryside Flower Shop, Nursery and Garden Center in Crystal Lake on Friday afternoon.

Missing 88-Year-Old Glenview Man Found Dead: Police

Police had conducted daily searches for Albert Lieberman after he was reported missing in April.

Schaumburg Resident Charged With Attempted Murder In Loop Stabbing: Chicago PD

The 26-year-old victim was seriously injured in last week's incident.

Alternative Hair Couture 'Transforming Lives' In Downtown Glenview: Chamber

The salon, specializing in hair loss treatment options, recently opened on Waukegan Road.

Skokie Artist's Mosaic "Hate Has No Home Here" Finishes Skokie Library Residency

Artist Zeeshan Farooq was part of the library's Maker in Residence Program, which invites artists to share their artistic expertise.

Home Explosion Leaves 1 Dead, 2 Injured: Fire Officials

Fire officials say the blast destroyed a home and damaged nearby properties as investigators work to determine the cause.

Man Fired Gun Inside Lake In The Hills Home During Domestic Dispute: Police

Authorities said Nestor Ramirez Sr. was charged with reckless discharge of a firearm after the incident on Manchester Court.

2 Killed, 1 Injured In Route 41 Collision: Police

The crash closed down traffic on Route 41 for four hours, authorities said.

Man Charged In 'Unprovoked' Stabbing At Hotel: Police

The alleged attack happened early Saturday at the Hampton Inn in McHenry.

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