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'Unprovoked' Stabbing | Man Trapped In Rototiller At Nursery | Double Fataility

A roundup of top local stories for the far northern suburbs from the weekend so far plus this week's weather forecast.

NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — As we wrap up the weekend, here is a look at the top news stories that have been making headlines over the past couple days in the far northern Chicago suburbs.

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.

Man Charged In 'Unprovoked' Stabbing At Hotel: Police

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

Find out what's happening in Algonquin-Lake In The Hillsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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, I Injured In Route 41 Collision: Police

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

Find out what's happening in Algonquin-Lake In The Hillsfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

More Recess, Better Learning?: Pediatricians Push for More Playtime in Schools

New American Academy of Pediatrics guidance urges schools to prioritize recess as concerns grow over academic pressure and testing scores.

Weather

Here is a detailed look at the forecast for the coming week in the far nothern suburbs:

Today: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m. then isolated showers between 1 and 2 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Breezy, with an east northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 10 and 4 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1 and 4 a.m ., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 a.m., then a chance of showers between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

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