Teen Dies in ATV Crash / Wakeboard Park Sets Opening Date / Big R Department Store Looks to Buy Former Dominick's

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'Hilarity Ensues' After Raccoon Found in Dugout at High School Softball Game

• A raccoon forced officials to move the regional final softball game at Crystal Lake South to Cary-Grove High School Thursday.

Algonquin Swimming Pool and Splashpad Opens Saturday

• Lions-Armstrong Memorial Pool in Algonquin will open this Saturday

Legislation Introduced to Prevent Widow of Disgraced Cop From Receiving Pension Benefits

• Melodie Gliniewicz has been charged with crimes connected to her late husband’s scheme to steal from the Fox Lake Explorer program.

Big R Department Store Looks to Open in Vacant Dominick's Location in LITH

• The village is working with the developer on a financial incentive package.

Teen Died After ATV Landed on Top of Him: Coroner

• An autopsy revealed the teen died of "compressional asphyxia" from an ATV that landed on his chest during the crash Sunday.

Second Crystal Lake South Student Earns Perfect Score on ACT

• It's a rare feat, but two Crystal Lake South students so far this year have earned a score of 36 on the ACT.

The Quarry Wakeboard Park in Crystal Lake Announces Opening Date

• The Quarry Wakeboard Park & Grille will open on June 11 in Crystal Lake.

Longtime Algonquin Library Board President, Jeopardy Champ Dies of Cancer at Age 57

• Funeral services for Lynn Hammerlund will be held this week.

Man Charged After Firing Gun Off Inside, Outside Crystal Lake Home

• The man fired off the gun when officers responded to a domestic incident early Monday.

Illinois House Approves Bill to Double Fine for Driving Around Railroad Gates

• The bill has been set to Gov. Rauner’s desk for a signature.

Cary Park Foundation Awards Educational Scholarships

• The Cary Park Foundation is pleased to announce the award of four $500 scholarships to four local students.