What's up Crystal Lake! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
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Also on today's calendar: Fall Harvest Fest-Trunk or Treat hosted by Springbrook and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)
• 6th DUI For Cary Man With 2 Attempted Murder Convictions: Prosecutors (patch.com) — Crystal Lake residents are learning more about a December 2025 crash on Northwest Highway, where prosecutors say a Cary man with five prior DUIs drove drunk, crossed the median and hit another vehicle before fleeing. Authorities report his blood alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit, and he has now pleaded guilty to a Class X felony DUI, with sentencing set for December in Kane County.
• Josie Franckowiak surpasses 1,000 career assists in Richmond-Burton win: Thursday's Northwest Herald roundup (shawlocal.com) — Crystal Lake athletes had a busy night, with Crystal Lake Central, Prairie Ridge, and Crystal Lake South all featured in Thursday's volleyball and soccer action. Local teams battled through tight Fox Valley Conference matches, standout players hit major milestones, and South's boys soccer squad staged a dramatic comeback win at home after falling behind by two goals.
• James Lowell Long (wgil.com) — A former Crystal Lake junior high math teacher and football coach has died at 85, remembered for his years in District 47 classrooms and on the field before retiring to Monmouth. He also remained connected to Crystal Lake through St. Paul's Church and will be laid to rest later in Cary, with memorials directed to a fund in his name.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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