Flooding Closures | Woman Fires Gun At Cars | Stylish Starbucks Revamps At CHI-Area Locations

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:

Flooding Closes Park, Fox River Levels Expected To Rise Through Next Week

Village officials say they are actively monitoring conditions and have closed Cornish Park until further notice.

Feds Cutting Daily Flights At O'Hare Due To 'Endless' Delays

The move by the Trump Administration comes one day after the Chicago airport was named the world's busiest in an annual ranking.

Starbucks Rolls Out Chicago-Area Cafe Makeovers With Suburban Locations Part Of Major Expansion

More than 90 coffeehouses have been updated across Chicagoland as nearly 200 stores are set for a redesign by September.

Remorseful Thief Returns Stolen $2 Cigarillo To Store: Buffalo Grove Police Blotter

The store owner did not press charges or have the man trespassed from the business.

Flooding Damages Titanic Exhibit At Volo Museum On Anniversary Of Ship’s Sinking

Officials say water entered the Illinois museum’s permanent Titanic display overnight, though the extent of the damage remains unclear.

18-Year-Old Driver Killed After Attempted Traffic Stop In Rolling Meadows: Police

Vehicle was later found submerged in a stormwater detention area near Industrial Avenue, police say.

Woman Accused Of Firing Gun Toward Vehicles Outside Mundelein Home

Authorities say children were inside the residence during the early morning incident, which remains under investigation.

Velvet Stitch House, A New Needlepoint Shop, Is Coming To Evanston

Founded by Evanston local Becca Zikakis, the shop will combine needlepoint retail with community events.

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