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Sailboat Capsizes | 2 Injured After Off-Road Vehicle Catches Fire | Weekend Events

MORNING BRIEFING: A roundup of top local stories for the far northern suburbs.

A running roundup of top stories will be updated here throughout the day. Check back for the latest developments. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

Good morning — here’s the latest on news for the far northern suburbs, from Crystal Lake to Libertyville and communities throughout Lake and McHenry counties.

A running roundup of top stories will be updated here throughout the day. Check back for the latest developments.

2 Rescued After Sailboat Capsizes on Crystal Lake

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Two people were safely evaluated after a sailboat overturns; officials credit life jackets and quick response for preventing injuries.

2 Juveniles Injured After 'Off-Roading' Vehicle Causes Brush Fire: Officials

The wildland fire was reported on Tuesday afternoon at the Ray Lake Forest Preserve near Mundelein.

Man Charged With Murder In Woman's Strangulation Death: PD

Katherine D. Torbick, a 43-year-old Algonquin MedSpa, was found dead last week in a home she shared with the accused, with whom she was dating, according to police.

Barrington Grad Detained After Gaza-Bound Aid Flotilla Intercepted At Sea

A former Barrington High School student is among other activists taken into custody following an attempted humanitarian sailing mission.

Mother's Day Weekend Events Worth Checking Out

From fun outdoor markets to a "Mom Fest" at a wakeboarding park, there's plenty of fun to be had this weekend in and around Lake and McHenry counties. MORE: 8 Mother's Day Weekend Events Worth Checking Out: Markets, Maiefest And More

Celebrate Mom: Submit Your Mother’s Day Photos, Messages

Readers are invited to share heartfelt tributes and photos for a Mother’s Day feature. MORE: Submit Your Mother’s Day Photos, Messages

Weekend Weather

Credit: National Weather Service

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Light west southwest wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

Tuesday: Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Tuesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

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