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Wednesday May 20th Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • What this park board power shift could mean for Crystal Lake
  • Which Crystal Lake teams advanced in yesterday’s packed IHSA schedule?
  • Crystal Lake-born synth-pop trio rides Travis Scott dispute to bigger stages

Also on today's calendar: Lou Malnati's Lakewood to Host Community Blood Drive with American Red Cross and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Whatz the difference between Dubai...and Abu Dhabi? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 58 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 59, low: 45.
  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 63 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Shakeup on Crystal Lake park board as new president elected after tumultuous year (shawlocal.com) — Crystal Lake Park District board members have replaced their president after a year of controversial decisions involving lake policy and diversity initiatives, signaling a possible shift in direction. The new president, Keith Nisenson, was unanimously elected, while former president Frederick Tiesenga will now serve as treasurer. Residents have been highly engaged, packing meetings and voicing concerns about recent board actions.    

• High school scores for May 19 (dailyherald.com) — Crystal Lake sports families can track a busy slate of local high school action, including Crystal Lake South’s 9–1 baseball win over Kaneland and girls soccer and softball regional games at Crystal Lake Central. The roundup also lists today’s IHSA playoff matchups, track sectionals, and lacrosse pairings involving Crystal Lake South and area rivals.    

• Chicago synth pop group Pixel Grip is ready to step onto a bigger stage with Warm Love Cool Dreams set (usa-today-news.com) — A Chicago synth-pop trio with roots in Crystal Lake is stepping onto a much bigger stage with a set at the Warm Love Cool Dreams festival at the Salt Shed this weekend. The band, whose members first met in high school here, recently resolved a sampling dispute with Travis Scott and is riding a wave of national attention, major festival slots, and high-profile collaborations.    

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    If you were buying a home and could choose just ONE room to already be updated, which room would it be? Kitchen? Bathroom? Basement? Primary bedroom… (Nextdoor Memorial Dr)
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  • No ID Released In Home Explosion Due To 'Severity Of Burns': Coroner (patch.com)

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  • As Route 47 rebuild proceeds, Woodstock looks at non-motorized travel routes (chronicleillinois.com)
  • Woodstock man sentenced to 12 years for cocaine distribution in McHenry County (mchenrytimes.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: In Dubai, the people don't watch the 'Flintstone's'. But people in Abu Dhabi Do! (Thank you Jerri E. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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