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Online Predator Messaged More Than 100 Children On SnapChat: Prosecutors

A roundup of top local stories for the far northern suburbs plus weekend events and weather.

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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.

Online Predator Messaged More Than 100 Children On SnapChat: Prosecutors

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Ryan D. Shapiro, of Lake in the Hills, has been charged with six counts of child pornography.

Parent Sues District 300 Over Student Gender Transition Policies

The federal lawsuit alleges the district supported a student’s social transition at school without informing the parent.

'Big Smile, Adorable Little Giggle': Family Remembers Infant Found Unresponsive At Daycare

Cameron Morris died on May 7, two days after he was found unresponsive while napping at a Woodstock daycare, authorities said.

How Quick Response Saved Boy, 16, After Cardiac Arrest At H.S. Track: Authorities

A 16-year-old boy was revived Monday evening after suffering a cardiac arrest on the Huntley High School outdoor track.

Grayslake Motorcyclist Dies Days After North Chicago Crash

The collision happened on May 7 on Route 41 in North Chicago. The 36-year-old Grayslake man died on Wednesday at a suburban hospital.

Man Sentenced In Murder, Dismemberment Of 6-Year-Old Brother

Jeremiah Perry was sentenced for his role in the 2021 death of Damari Perry in North Chicago, prosecutors said.

Weekend Festivals, Markets And More

From festivals to markets to family-friendly events, communities across Chicago’s northern suburbs are packed with activities this weekend. We've got ten fun outings happening from May 15-17 in our Weekend Guide for the Northern Chicago Suburbs.

Weather

It's going to start to feel like summer in the far northern Chicago suburbs. Here is a look at the forecast for the coming days.

Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 8 a.m. Mostly cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 74. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Friday Night: A chance of showers between 1am and 4 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 58.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7 a.m., then a chance of showers between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Breezy. Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Tuesday: Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy. Tuesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Wednesday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

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