Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs. trib.al/BK5G6LA

Readers raise a stink about dog walkers who let their pets “squat and go,” leaving their neighbors to clean up the mess left behind. trib.al/3mrdijN

Pickleball problem | No prior police calls to home where 4 died | Brewery another COVID casualty | Woman stole $100K from Ravinia: AG | trib.al/OueESHt

Read this week's good news roundup to see how local cats are living their best lives and read other smile-inducing stories. trib.al/Zm8ruCc

Look inside the latest houses available in and around the Crystal Lake-Cary area. trib.al/K2XYebW

Many of us can point to a teacher whose influence has guided us, our children and our grandchildren. Nominate them for a Teacher Spotlight. trib.al/u2EhSc1

The collision happened on Route 12 near Wauconda Saturday morning. trib.al/BVzvonR

The 84-year-old woman killed in the crash on Route 12 near Wauconda has been identified as Dorothy Lasota. trib.al/9Q4YcMc

One of your neighbors published an article in the Arts & Entertainment section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/3PaI26N

Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs. trib.al/bFTHluj

A former worker has been arrested and is accused of creating a fake employee in a payroll system. trib.al/n4JQ79c

Jose A. Zuniga-Olivas, 54, of Rockford, was charged with manufacturing or delivery of more than 900 grams of heroin. trib.al/L5TYTTZ

One of your neighbors published an article in the Neighbor Posts section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/9rby1IV

The toddler was found lying unresponsive on a toy bin at a daycare center on April 25. trib.al/hGUI0CM

Hear your neighbor's opinion and join the discussion on Patch. (This post was contributed by a community member.) trib.al/NRJ35BR

See recent homes for sale in the Crystal Lake-Cary area. trib.al/WIGbV5G

The batting cages are being repaired have not been available to use since the vandalism incident. trib.al/IA2Z84J

One of your neighbors published an article in the Arts & Entertainment section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/WF1XUCC

From an 1884 roller coaster that crept along at 6 mph to the freaky fast Kingda Ka in New Jersey, Americans love the thrill of the plunge. trib.al/ealUO5C

The thermal drone will be used in search and rescue efforts and could be shared with neighboring police departments, according to police. trib.al/wFj4WYD