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Officer Accused Of Trading DUI Leniency For Sexual Contact

MORNING BRIEFING: A look at top news stories, cold weather and fun weekend events for the far northern Chicago suburbs.

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FAR NORTHERN SUBURBS, IL — Happy Friday! Here is a roundup of the top news stories making headlines across the far northern suburbs this morning.

Patrick Cacho, the 29-year-old Park City police officer accused of sexually abusing the same woman on two different occasions, remains behind bars in Lake County following his arrest earlier this week.

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During a hearing Thursday, a Lake County prosecutors provided more details regarding the accusations, including offers by Cacho to overlook a woman's drunken driving in exchange for sexual favors, according to a media report. We've got the latest here: Officer Offered to Drop DUI Charges for Sexual Contact: Prosecutors

Green Street, a real estate information company, has earmarked six Chicago-area malls that are at risk of entering a “death loop,” where declining occupancy and sales lead to deeper financial distress, according to Crain's Chicago Business. Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills is among the six malls to receive low marks from Green Street. MORE: These 6 Chicago-Area Malls Face 'Financial Distress': Report

The weekend is upon us and there are plenty of fun events happening in and around Lake and McHenry counties. From block parties to tasting events to family-friendly fun, check out our weekend roundup for more on what's happening.

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Welcome to May—but don’t pack away the winter coats just yet.

A frost advisory is in effect for the far northern suburbs for tonight and early Saturday, with lows in the 30s expected.

Credit: National Weather Service

Here is a look at the forecast for the coming days:

Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3 p.m.. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Tonight: 10 percent chance of showers before 7 p.m. Widespread frost, mainly after 3 a.m. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Saturday: Widespread frost, mainly before 7 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 52. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Monday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

Tuesday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.Tuesday Night: A chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Wednesday NightMostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

Credit: National Weather Service

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