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

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Saturday May 16th Patch AM

Hello Crystal Lake! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Crystal Lake family grieves 9-month-old after daycare medical emergency
  • How Crystal Lake Central’s walk-off reshaped the FVC baseball race
  • Try four simple moves a Crystal Lake therapist recommends for hip pain

Also on today's calendar: The Frank Rider Collection and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are frogs poor conversationists? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A morning shower; some sun, with a high of 82 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Sunday: Increasingly windy, temps: high: 84, low: 67.
  • Monday: Windy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 'Big Smile, Adorable Little Giggle': Family Remembers Infant Found Unresponsive At Daycare (patch.com) — Crystal Lake parents are mourning 9-month-old Cameron Morris, remembered for his big smile and joyful personality after he was found unresponsive at a Woodstock daycare and later died at a Chicago hospital. Emergency crews and daycare staff worked together to provide rapid lifesaving efforts, and the cause of his death remains under investigation.    

• Huntley baseball beats Hampshire, clinches outright FVC championship: Friday's Northwest Herald roundup (shawlocal.com) — Crystal Lake Central baseball walked off McHenry 6-5 at home, helping Huntley clinch the Fox Valley Conference title and giving Tigers fans a dramatic finish. The roundup also highlights Crystal Lake South girls track state qualifiers and strong showings from nearby schools in baseball and softball, showcasing how local athletes are closing out their spring seasons.    

• Struggling with perimenopausal hip pain? These four expert-backed moves can help (fitandwell.com) — Crystal Lake residents may recognize local physical therapist Denise Smith, who teaches kinesiology at McHenry County College and shares four targeted exercises to ease perimenopausal hip pain. She explains how hormonal changes affect joints and outlines simple strength, mobility, and flexibility moves you can safely try at home to feel more in control of your body.    


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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Registration Open for Crystal Lake Park District Brews and Bases Kickball Tourney —Crystal Lake Park District Read on Patch
  • Ways to save get top billing at McHenry Outdoor —Cynthia Wolf Read on Patch
  • Do You Have Squirrils?
    Well get them an owl decoy so they have company''' (Nextdoor Walkup Woods)
  • Hello neighbors I need to do Viynl fences at my house.
    Could anybody suggest me an affordable contract who can get it done for me? (Nextdoor Woodscreek)
  • Five Guys posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - 0579 in Crystal Lake. Apply here.
  • Aerotek posted a job opening for General Production Worker in Crystal Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Crystal Lake here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lake in the Hills

  • Online Predator Messaged More Than 100 Children On SnapChat: Prosecutors (patch.com)

Cary

  • Elgin man who caused 4-vehicle crash in Crystal Lake while fleeing Cary police pleads guilty (dailyherald.com)
  • 2 retired firefighters are the heart and soul of Salvation Army emergency canteen (shawlocal.com)
  • Cary woman starts free ‘little food pantry' on her front porch: ‘I just want to help' (shawlocal.com)

Algonquin

  • Parent Sues District 300 Over Student Gender Transition Policies (patch.com)
  • Online Predator Messaged More Than 100 Children On SnapChat: Prosecutors (patch.com)
  • Coroner IDs Mom Killed In Fiery Crash Near Huntley (patch.com)

Ok Crystal Lake! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They jump to conclusions. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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