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

Grayslake Motorcyclist Dies Days After Crash

The collision happened on May 7 on Route 41 in North Chicago. The 36-year-old Grayslake man died on Wednesday at a suburban hospital.

April Fools' Day Ticket Is $1M Winner For Lake Co. Man

“I bought this ticket on April Fools’ Day — I really thought it was a joke,” the Island Lake man said.

How Quick Response Saved Boy, 16, After Cardiac Arrest At H.S. Track: Authorities

A 16-year-old boy was revived Monday evening after suffering a cardiac arrest on the Huntley High School outdoor track.

Crystal Lake Man Sentenced To 10 Years For Soliciting Child Sex Abuse Material

Authorities said the Crystal Lake man persuaded two minors from other states to send child sex abuse material after meeting them online.

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.

How Quick Response Saved Boy, 16, After Cardiac Arrest At H.S. Track: Authorities

A 16-year-old boy was revived Monday evening after suffering a cardiac arrest on the Huntley High School outdoor track.

Weekend Guide: 9 Things To Do In Chicago's Northern Suburbs

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/.

MORE: Weekend Guide: 9 Things To Do In Chicago’s Northern Suburbs

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.