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Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Lawsuit says autistic child lost parts of 2 toes after being unsupervised at McHenry day school that failed to report incident (lakemchenryscanner.com) — A lawsuit claims a non-verbal autistic student at Alexander Leigh Center for Autism in McHenry lost parts of two toes after a seizure, inadequate supervision and a table accident, and that the school failed to report the incident to DCFS. The McHenry-based day school and staff deny the allegations, while the suit details lasting physical and emotional impacts and seeks millions for lifetime care.
2. Charge dropped against McHenry CEO accused of tracking man she said stalked, threatened her (shawlocal.com) — A misdemeanor tracking charge against the CEO of McHenry-based Follett Content Solutions has been dismissed, ending a closely watched case tied to alleged stalking and safety concerns. The CEO, whose company is one of McHenry County's largest employers, says she remains disappointed in the justice system and has invested heavily in security to protect staff and family.
3. Judge hands down 65-year prison sentence for man who randomly attacked, nearly murdered woman in McHenry park (lakemchenryscanner.com) — A man has been sentenced to 65 years in prison for a brutal, random attack at Petersen Park in McHenry that left a local woman with catastrophic, permanent injuries and a bystander badly hurt. The judge found him guilty but mentally ill after a bench trial, and McHenry County prosecutors say the long sentence reflects the severity of the violence and the community's need for safety.
4. Alfred Bersted Foundation (insidephilanthropy.com subscription) — Nonprofits serving McHenry residents may be eligible for grants from the Alfred Bersted Foundation, which focuses on education, health, and human services in four Illinois counties including McHenry. Typical awards range from about $10,000 to $30,000, with an online application due June 1 and strong preference for organizations addressing hunger, housing, mental health, and other core community needs.
5. McHenry County Heat Advisory: Cooling Centers Open As Temperatures Climb (patch.com) — Dangerous heat is hitting McHenry County today, and McHenry residents can cool off at McHenry City Hall, McHenry Township offices and the McHenry Public Library District. A heat advisory runs from noon to 9 p.m., with heat index values up to 105 degrees, so officials urge you to limit strenuous activity, drink plenty of water and check on vulnerable neighbors.
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