A former Crystal Lake Central High School teacher on Friday was sentenced to probation and ordered to register as a sex offender in connection with 2018 comments he made to an underage girl in chatroom reserved for teenagers. The two-year probation sentence was the result of a plea deal that Matthew Fralick accepted Friday from the McHenry County state’s attorney’s office.
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Hearing challenging detention of Antioch teen charged with Kenosha homicides set for Oct. 30
Antioch teen charged with fatally shooting two men in Kenosha, Wisconsin, last summer during a night of civil unrest after a police shooting remains in a Lake County juvenile facility as his attorneys continue to challenge his detention.
Read MoreGrab a plate — Des Plaines’ Restaurant Week starts Oct. 16
Eateries throughout Des Plaines will welcome customers — masked ones, of course — for the city’s annual Restaurant Week celebration starting Oct. 16.
Read MoreToast to fall with Naperville’s 2 Fools and Chicago’s Right Bee craft ciders
If you were going to raise a glass to a fall day of golden sunshine and a blaze of tree color, what would it be? How about a crisp glass of locally brewed craft cider from 2 Fools Cider in Naperville or Right Bee Cider in Chicago.
Read MoreWhile Casten calls Trump ‘dangerous,’ Ives supports the president
While Democratic U.S. Rep. Sean Casten has called Donald Trump “the most dangerous president we have ever known,” Republican challenger Jeanne Ives is voicing support for the president.
Read MorePalatine family creates scholarship foundation to honor memory of 16-year-old son
Sixteen-year-old Andrew Marton of Palatine died after a dirt bike accident in February. His parents, Marisa and Adam Marton, are honoring his memory with the creation of the AndrewStrong Foundation to award scholarships and other financial assistance.
Read MoreState reports 35 more COVID-19 deaths, 2,818 new cases
State health officials Friday reported 35 more COVID-19 deaths and another 2,818 new cases of the respiratory disease have been diagnosed in Illinois residents.
Read MoreDining events: Below Zero Alcohol Soft Serve now available at Naperville’s 2 Fools Cider
Below Zero Alcohol Soft Serve, which transforms liquid cocktails into an “ice cream like” solid, hosts a release party Friday at Naperville’s 2 Fools. Plus, Lil Donkeys Burritos opens virtually and Oktoberfest specials continue at suburban restaurants.
Read MoreMack leads way as Bears pass rush seals win over Bucs
For all the angst over Nick Foles’ accuracy, this game was a reminder of the Bears’ grand vision for 2020. The pass rush was supposed to be the strength of this squad — and it came through in a 20-19 win over Tom Brady and the Buccaneers.
Read MoreHalloween decoration was actually a dead body
