School District Settles Racial Bullying Suit: Officials

Good evening —here’s what you need to know across the far northern suburbs as we wrap up this Thursday.

D47 Pays $115K to Settle Racial Bullying Lawsuit

Crystal Lake Elementary School District 47 has agreed to pay a $115,000 settlement in a federal lawsuit brought by a family alleging racial bullying and civil rights violations.

D128 Administrator Placed On Leave Amid Backlash Over Teacher Grooming Accusations

District 128 has placed Associate Superintendent Briant Kelly on paid administrative leave following increased criticism over how the district handled allegations involving a former teacher.

Roads Reopen As River Recedes

The Fox River is finally beginning to recede after several days over flood stage as roadways, which became inundated by floodwaters, also start to reopen.

A flood warning will remain in effect for the Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles through 1 a.m. on May 5, according to the National Weather Service. As of 8:30 a.m. Thursday, the river was at 11.1 feet, which is the 9.5-foot flood stage.

Roadways that have reopened after days of being closed: Rawson Bridge Road and River Road.

• Flood Resource Centers Open In Cary, Wauconda

What's Happening This Weekend?

• 14th Annual GLMV Extreme Block Party Family Expo and Taste of the Towns: 10 a.m to 3 p.m. on Saturday, DoubleTree Mundelein, 510 Illinois Route 83, Mundelein.
• Sip Around The World, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, at the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry 101 N. Johnson St., Unit 1A.
• Huntley Derby Day, 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday at Huntley Town Square, 1 Union Special Plaza, Huntley.
• Bonfire and Brews: Food Truck Frenzy in Gurnee: 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday at Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Avenue, Gurnee..
• Lego Train Show Exhibit at the Algonquin Public Library, 2600 Harnish Drive. The Northern Illinois Lego Train Club's exhibit will be on display from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 12 to 5 p.m.on Sunday.
• Independence Grove Forest Preserve and Canoe Launch Open for the Season: The popular forest preserve at 16400 W. Buckley Road, Libertyville, will be open daily from 6:30 a.m. to sunset through September 30.
• Goat Stroll at Elawa Farm: noon to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday at Elawa Farm Foundation, 1401 N. Middlefork Drive.
• WPPC Annual Native Plant Sale, noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, College of Lake County, 8900 US RT HWY 14 Crystal Lake

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More Than 15 Cats Missing Following House Fire

The blaze broke out early Wednesday at an apartment complex in Woodstock.

CLC Fires Employee Charged With Grooming, Solicitation Of H.S. Students: Officials

The college is now looking into its hiring procedures and has paused all in-person college and career navigation services at high schools.

Officer Accused Of Sexually Abusing Woman While On Duty: Officials

The former Lake County Sheriff's Office deputy has been placed on unpaid leave from the Park City Police Department, faces charges.

100 Involved In Fight At Adult Soccer Game: Police

No one was injured after the fight broke out at the LifeZone Sports Complex in West Dundee on Sunday.

Gas Prices Jump 14 Cents In One Day In IL

Chicago area towns see rising costs as global oil disruptions, Midwest refinery issues push prices well above the state average.