Brother Sentenced In Murder, Dismemberment Of Boy, 6

Good morning — here’s the latest on news for the far northern suburbs, from Crystal Lake to Libertyville and communities throughout Lake and McHenry counties.

A running roundup of top stories will be updated here throughout the day. Check back for the latest developments.

Man Sentenced In Murder, Dismemberment Of 6-Year-Old Brother

Jeremiah Perry was sentenced for his role in the 2021 death of Damari Perry in North Chicago, prosecutors said.

Volo Museum Gets $50 Ticket for Car That Hasn’t Moved in Years: Report

Officials say automated system mistakenly linked novelty plate to parked TV car replica.

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Weekend Fun

The weekend is almost here. Here is a look at a handful of fun events worth checking out in the area this weekend.

Water Lantern Festival in Lake Zurich

When: 5:30 p.m. on Saturday

Where: Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich

What: Festival highlights include: food trucks and vendors, live music, scavenger hunt and lantern launch. More info: waterlanternfestival.com/events/lake-zurich.

Chocolate Fest in Long Grove

When: 12 to 11 p.m. on May 15, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on May 16 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 17

Where: Downtown Long Grove

What: Attendees are invited to enjoy chocolate goodies, chocolate-infused drinks, and specialty menu items at restaurants and food booths. This family-friendly festival has live music, carnival rides, games and more. More via longgrove.org/festival/chocolatefest/.

Woodstock Farmers Market Opens for Season

When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday

Where: Woodstock Square Historic District 121 W. Van Buren St., Woodstock

What: The farmers market includes in-season food and arts from local farms, producers, and artisans. See our vendor list for more details. There's also live music and free family fun. More via: woodstockfarmersmarket.org/.

Patch.com will post its full weekend guide later on Thursday.

Weekend Weather

It's going to start to feel like summer in the far northern Chicago suburbs. Here is a look at a detailed forecast for the coming week.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 8 a.m. Mostly cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 74. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Friday Night: A chance of showers between 1am and 4 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 58.

Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7 a.m., then a chance of showers between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Breezy. Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Tuesday: Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy. Tuesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Wednesday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.