CLC Fires Faulkner | Officer Jailed In Sex Assault Case | Gas Prices Spike Again

FAR NORTHERN CHICAGO SUBURBS, IL — Good morning — here’s what you need to know across the far northern suburbs, from Crystal Lake to Libertyville and communities throughout Lake and McHenry counties.

Check back to Patch.com for the latest on developments throughout today.

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

College of Lake County officials say a former employee has been fired after his arrest on charges related to grooming and solicitation of high school students. The college identified the employee as Adam Faulkner, a College and Career Navigator who worked with students at Wauconda High School.

The college has paused all in-person career services at high schools as it takes a closer look at safety protocols.

Gas Prices Jump 14 Cents In One Day In IL

Chicago-area towns are feeling the pinch at the pumps.

Officer Accused Of Sexually Abusing Woman While On Duty: Officials

Patrick Cacho, 29, made an initial court appearance in Lake County Wednesday and is now expected to appear for a detention haring Thursday to determine if he will remain behind bars as court proceedings move forward in his case. Cacho, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, faces 10 felony counts in Lake County, including aggravated criminal sexual abuse, criminal sexual abuse, aggravated battery and official misconduct. MORE: Officer Accused Of Sexually Abusing Woman While On Duty: Officials

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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