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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: Why did the weatherman's cheeks turn pink? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
1. Trump Truth Store Reopens in Crystal Lake After Sales-Driven Closure: Report (patch.com) — Crystal Lake residents may notice the Trump Truth Store back open on South Virginia Street after a brief shutdown blamed on slumping sales tied to the Iran war’s unpopularity. Owner Lisa Fleischmann says she’s optimistic business will improve as political tensions cool and customers feel more comfortable returning.
2. Child Airlifted After Fall At Elementary School Playground (patch.com) — Emergency crews rushed to a Crystal Lake elementary school Wednesday after a child was badly hurt in a playground fall on Alexandra Boulevard. Fire officials called in a LifeNet helicopter for a Level I trauma transport, and the child was flown to a trauma center in stable condition.
3. Crystal Lake Central trio throws no-hitter: Thursday's Northwest Herald roundup (shawlocal.com) — Crystal Lake baseball fans have plenty to cheer about after Crystal Lake Central pitchers combined for a no-hitter and Crystal Lake South rolled to a big nonconference win at home. The roundup also highlights strong performances from nearby schools in baseball, track, and even bass fishing, with several athletes and anglers advancing to state competition.
4. Teen Drowns In Lake Michigan Child Accused In Stabbing (patch.com) — Residents from Crystal Lake through Libertyville are being updated on a series of serious incidents across Lake and McHenry counties, including a teen drowning in Lake Michigan and a deadly Route 41 crash. The running roundup also covers a Wonder Lake house explosion, a child accused in a stabbing near McHenry, and other developing public safety stories.
5. Valley HI Nursing Home ranks No. 3 in Mc Henry County for Q1 2026 (mchenrytimes.com) — Crystal Lake families considering long-term care will notice The Pearl of Crystal Lake earning the top overall rating among McHenry County nursing homes listed. The piece ranks facilities by size and CMS scores, highlights Valley HI Nursing Home’s third-place standing, and explains how an aging population is driving greater demand for nursing care.
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