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Also on today's calendar: Spring Classic Auction Part 2 - The Best Of The Best and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What's the difference between a hippo and a Zippo? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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• Guzman y Gomez Abruptly Closes All U.S. Restaurants, Ends Chicago-Area Expansion (patch.com) — Crystal Lake diners will lose a popular fast-casual option as Guzman y Gomez shuts down all eight of its Chicago-area restaurants, including the Crystal Lake location, effective immediately. The Australian chain says it is pulling out of the U.S. after determining its operations would not meet financial targets, abandoning previously announced expansion plans in several suburbs.
• Layla Olson strikes out 10, leads Huntley to 11th straight regional title: Friday's Northwest Herald roundup (shawlocal.com) — Crystal Lake athletes had a big night, with Crystal Lake South and Crystal Lake Central players advancing in boys tennis and girls lacrosse while South’s baseball team blanked Woodstock North at home. The roundup also tracks key postseason runs for nearby schools in softball, soccer, track, tennis, and lacrosse, including several sectional titles and state qualifiers.
• Valley HI Nursing Home ranks No. 3 in Mc Henry County for Q1 2026 (mchenrytimes.com) — McHenry County’s Valley HI Nursing Home ranks third in size and posts an average CMS rating, while The Pearl of Crystal Lake earns the county’s top overall score. The report breaks down bed counts, fines, and ratings across ten local facilities, and explains how a rapidly aging population may increase demand for long-term care options in and around Crystal Lake.
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