BB Gun In School + COVID-19 Classroom Outbreaks: Digest

CRYSTAL LAKE AND CARY, IL — From COVID-19 outbreaks in McHenry County schools to a student who was arrested for allegations he shot other children with a BB gun, we've got the latest on the top stories from recent days.

Below we've included a rundown of stories that have made headlines in the Crystal Lake and Cary area.

Here are the top stories from the Crystal Lake-Cary area from recent days:

1. 15 COVID-19 outbreaks reported in McHenry County schools this month; 2 reported in Lake County schools (Lake and McHenry County Scanner)
2. Police arrest juvenile who brought BB gun to Crystal Lake elementary school, shot other kids (Lake and McHenry County Scanner)
3. Lake in the Hills Rotary Club gives donations to local animal rescues (Chicago Daily Herald)
4. No hotels? No problem; Fox Lake increases number of short-term rentals to boost local economy (Chicago Tribune)
5. East Dundee man guilty in fatal shooting of 27-year-old while attempting to purchase illegal gun (FOX 32 Chicago)
6. Huntley considering additional residential development (dhbusinessledger.com)
7. Affy Tapple & Phase Three Brewing to Bring Back Caramel Apple Beer for Second Year with More Than 100% Increase in Production (Newsbug.info)
8. Virginia McCabe Obituary (1919 - 2021) - Crystal Lake, IL - Northwest Herald (Legacy.com)
9. Love wine and shopping? Barrington Wine Walk returns Oct. 9 (Chicago Daily Herald)
10. 4 Students At Homecoming Dinner Help At Crash Scene: Police (Crystal Lake-Cary Patch)
11. Salvation Army hopes free music program can open doors for kids (Daily Herald)
12. McHenry County's mass vaccination clinic in McHenry stops offering vaccines (Lake and McHenry County Scanner)
13. Barrington farm showcases dozens of alpacas (Daily Herald)
14. McHenry man wanted for shooting at victim during armed robbery taken into custody (Lake and McHenry County Scanner)
15. McHenry County Government: OSCAR SANCHEZ JR. SENTENCED TO 3.5 YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS (Press Release Desk)
16. Village Of Cary: Village Of Cary Accepts $500,000. Donation From The Community Foundation (Press Release Desk)
17. IDPH downgrades Advocate Sherman Hospital's trauma center designation amid anesthesiologist shortage (Daily Herald)
18. Woodstock man arrested for grooming minor through internet, traveling to meet her in Crystal Lake (Lake and McHenry County Scanner)
19. Rep. Bos Says Citizens Deserve Better than Pritzker's Broken Redistricting Promises (Chicago Daily Herald)
20. Oktoberfest continues in Island Lake (Daily Herald)
21. Drunk driving charges filed against man who caused crash that killed woman, dog near Woodstock (Lake and McHenry County Scanner)
22. Village of Cary accepts $500,000 donation for community plaza, police drone (Daily Herald)
23. McHenry County Government: McHenry COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Site To Discontinue Offering Vaccinations (Press Release Desk)
24. Rep. Bos to Serve on Human Trafficking Task Force (Chicago Daily Herald)
25. Shared driveway causes tension between neighbors (Daily Herald)
26. MCC speaker series to explore Latinx literature, inclusion and experience (Chicago Daily Herald)
27. Boys golf: Crystal Lake Central edges Burlington Central for FVC crown (Daily Herald)

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Today in Crystal Lake-Cary:

• Cross Country @ Fox River Grove - Prairie Grove CSD 46 (4:15 PM)
• Pencil Art - Cary Area Public Library (4:30 PM)
• Teen Gaming - Cary Area Public Library (7:00 PM)

Crystal Lake-Cary Patch Notebook

• McHenry County Sheriff's Office: "Take it from K9 Bo - shake off the week and enjoy the weekend! #thatfridayfeeling" (Facebook)
• McHenry County Sheriffs Office: "Take it from K9 Bo - shake off the week and enjoy the weekend. #thatfridayfeeling " (Instagram)
• McHenry County Historical Society: "Still seen along some rural roadsides in McHenry County are small cemeteries whose still standing markers display a personal history of many of the county’s early residents. As seen in this 1890’s photograph of the Miller Monument Compan..." (Facebook)
• City of Crystal Lake, IL: "Cantina 52 is now open in downtown Crystal Lake at 52 Brink Street. The new restaurant and tequila bar features a wide array of hand crafted tequila cocktails alongside globally inspired fusion tacos with Mediterranean, Korean, and Cajun..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County Conservation District: "Watch your step! You may spot amphibians in fall like this eastern tiger salamander as they prefer the cooler, damper weather. This one was spotted making its way across the parking lot at Lost Valley Visitor Center by our Natural Re..." (Facebook)
• Crystal Lake Police Department: "Congratulations to Officer Ken Ellinger on his retirement from the police department. Officer Ellinger retired on September 15th and served the residents, and the City of Crystal Lake for 22 years. Officer Ellinger was very well known in..." (Facebook)
• Cary-Grove High School Booster Club: "Congratulations to Tommy Fornelli and Maddux Tarasievich on qualifying for the Fox Valley Conference!!" (Facebook)
• McHenry County Animal Control & Adoption Center: "We had a great week last week thanks to our adopters2 dogs (including Ranger!!), 2 kittens, 1 cat, and 2 ferrets were adopted! Kitten season continues here at MCAC! Stay on the look out for our adoptable kittens if you're looking t..." (Facebook)
• The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County: "And so it begins! The books have been unloaded, sorted, and arranged with a big crew of volunteers. A huge thanks to all of them! And now we're ready for you to come shop! We're at the Algonquin Twp. Road Dist. garage starting tomorrow f..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County College: "Want to spend less time studying and get better grades? MCC's Sage Learning Center is here to help with free tutoring and learning and retention specialists to assist you with your study skills, organization, and time-management skills. ..." (Facebook)
• Crystal Lake Public Library: "Congratulations to this guy ~ he won the grand prize from our Summer Reading Program 2021: Reading Colors Your World. His prize was a custard party for his family and friends courtesy of Julie Ann's Frozen Custard! Thank you to everyone ..." (Facebook)
• Jr Wolves Football & Cheerleading: "Good luck today to all our Competition Cheer squads as they compete at NIU. Own that floor!" (Facebook)
• Crystal Lake Public Library: "We’re all set up and ready to share stories at the #JohnnyAppleseedFestival in Downtown Crystal Lake We’ll be here from 9 am-4 pm today sharing stories, demonstrating some of the library’s tech devices and signing folks up for ..." (Facebook)
• Crystal Lake Park District: "Remembering an EPIC, first of its' kind event... Friday, August 13, 2021 at Crystal Lake Main Beach Friday the 13th ON Friday the 13th AT Crystal Lake.....What could possibly go wrong. The original Friday the 13th movie, axe throwing, ar..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County Conservation District: "Big thanks to all of our brewers, food trucks, sponsors, and guests who came out to The Great Outdoors Beer Trail this Saturday! We hope you all had as much fun as we did! Special thanks to: Sponsors: Obenauf Auction Service, Inc, Gyps..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County Historical Society: "Kathy Render of the McHenry Co Master Gardeners will be discussing the flowers and vegetables planted in the Gannon log cabin garden during the 44th Annual Cider Fest on October 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Gannon log cabin and garden ar..." (Facebook)
• Jr Wolves Football & Cheerleading: "Happy Homecoming 2021 to our Flag football teams and their amazing moms!" (Facebook)
• City of Crystal Lake, IL: "Shay Boutique expanded and is now open in their new location at 48 Brink Street in downtown Crystal Lake." (Facebook)
• Crystal Lake Public Library: "Stories...music...dancing...and bubbles all made for a fun Storytime at the Park this morning! We visited Woodscreek Park on this beautiful fall day. Next week, we return to Veteran Acres Park for another Friday morning storytime. Regist..." (Facebook)
• Visit McHenry County, Illinois: "Movie night at the airport returns! Kick off spooky season with Monsters, Inc. at the Lake in the Hills 3CK Airport on October 1st! Concessions with snacks, drinks and glow fun will be available. Pack your chairs, blankets and a picnic d..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County College: "“Language, Literature, and Learning: Calling for Latinx Inclusion” will be presented both virtually and in person at MCC’s Conference Center (Rooms A211, 213, 215) this Thursday, September 30, at 6 p.m. The session is free and open to th..." (Facebook)
• Crystal Lake Park District: "There is still time to register for Kids Art Attack, Sat, Oct 9 (Glow Owl) and Art Attack Sip & Paint BYOB Night Mon, Oct 11 (Emerald City) More info and link to online registration on page 32 (Kids Art Attack) and page 62 (Sip & Paint) ..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County Animal Control & Adoption Center: "Clifford is ready for a boop on the nose – and a forever home! This sweet boy came in as a stray but went unclaimed. Now, at 8 years old, he’s ready to put his adventurous single dog days behind him and settle down with a forever fam. Cl..." (Facebook)
• Habitat for Humanity ReStore - Woodstock: "Turn your next DIY project into a success at the #HabitatReStore. You can find a wide range of building materials – and the proceeds help #HabitatforHumanity partner with local families to build an affordable place to live. #ReStoreChica..." (Facebook)

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About me: Amie has been an editor with Patch since the company launched in 2010. Currently, she manages several news websites in the Chicago area, including Crystal Lake-Cary Patch, Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Patch, Grayslake Patch and Libertyville Patch. Before that, she worked for daily newspapers, specializing in crime and court coverage as well as politics and local government. You can reach Amie by e-mail at amie.schaenzer@patch.com.

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