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Video attached to article A man places a candle on a growing memorial outside the Crystal Lake home of 5-year-old Andrew “AJ” Freund on Wednesday after the announcement that the boy’s parents have been charged with his murder.

Crime | Authorities: Parents charged with murder after directing police to Crystal Lake boy's grave

The parents of missing Crystal Lake 5-year-old Andrew "AJ" Freund have been charged with his murder after investigators found the boy's body wrapped in plastic in a shallow grave about seven miles northwest of his home Wednesday.
Andrew "AJ" Freund.

News | What we know about Crystal Lake boy's death

The parents of Andrew "AJ" Freund are charged with murder in the death of the Crystal Lake 5-year-old who had been missing for seven days.
Crystal Lake residents Jennifer Falbo, left, and Karen Danielson said they were devastated after Wednesday’s Crystal Lake police news conference regarding the death of 5-year-old Andrew “AJ” Freund.

Crime | Crystal Lake residents angry, heartbroken over murder charges against AJ's parents

News that the parents of missing 5-year-old Andrew "AJ" Freund were charged with his killing left many Crystal Lake residents angry and heartbroken.
Illinois State Police’s public integrity task force interviewed 14 Elgin police officers, plus Hoffman Estates paramedics, Elgin firefighters and a 73-year-old Elgin man about the March 12, 2018, fatal shooting of Decynthia Clements of Elgin.

News | State police report: Elgin officer said he 'could not wait' for Taser, had to shoot Decynthia Clements

Elgin police Lt. Chris Jensen told investigators deadly force was the only option when he fatally shot a woman armed with two knives because he and other officers were so close "he could not wait to determine if the Taser would be effective," according to a state police report.
Firefighters battled a blaze from the roof of Egg’lectic Cafe Wednesday in Rolling Meadows. The fire caused an estimated $100,000 in damage to the restaurant.
News | Fire at Egg'lectic Cafe in Rolling Meadows leaves $100,000 in damage
Rolling Meadows firefighters spent about an hour putting out a fire Wednesday that left an estimated $100,000 in damage at Egg'lectic Cafe on Algonquin Road, authorities said.
Fire officials run sonar on a pond Tuesday in Crystal Lake’s Veteran Acres Park as the search continues for missing Andrew “AJ” Freund.
News | 'Smell of feces was overwhelming': Police reports detail problems in missing Crystal Lake boy's home
Years of Crystal Lake police reports released Tuesday detail several DCFS contacts involving 5-year-old Andrew "AJ" Freund. Police also released a recording of the 911 call in which the boy's father reported him missing.
Two Brothers Brewing Company has converted The Craftsman cafe into a new restaurant and bar concept, called Two Brothers Barrel House, at 16 W. Jefferson Ave. in downtown Naperville.
Business | Two Brothers Barrel House opening Monday in downtown Naperville
Two Brothers Brewing Company has converted The Craftsman cafe into a new restaurant and bar concept, called Two Brothers Barrel House, at 16 W. Jefferson Ave. in downtown Naperville.
Family members embrace during a public memorial Wednesday for 9-year-old Geraldo Rodriguez, who died after falling off a paddleboat into the water last Friday at Lake View Villa Beach in Wauconda. Geraldo would have turned 10 on Wednesday.
News | Mourners gather to remember Wauconda boy who drowned
Family, friends and other mourners came together Wednesday night on the shores of Bangs Lake in Waucondato remember a boy who drowned there Friday night. Geraldo Rodriguez would have turned 10 Wednesday.
Aziz El-Tahch
Business | El-Tahch named to Paddock board, CFO Kent Johnson promoted
The board of Paddock Publications Inc., owners of the Daily Herald, has elected Aziz El-Tahch to the board and promoted Senior Vice President Kent Johnson to executive vice president of the company.
Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 Superintendent Art Fessler
Education | No raise or contract extension for Dist. 59 superintendent
Elk Grove Township Elementary District 59 Superintendent Art Fessler, who has overseen the implementation of a controversial curriculum, won't get a raise or contract extension, officials announced Wednesday.
Elgin will host Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebrations and iFest, or international festival, on May 4, as well as Cinco de Mayo celebrations on May 5. Pictured here is one of the groups that performed at last year’s Cinco de Mayo.
News | Elgin to host international celebrations May 4-5
The weekend of May 4 and 5 in Elgin promises to be vibrant and fun-filled with a widespread celebration of cultures, arts, music, dance and food from around the world.
WBEZ is reporting that Gov. J.B. Pritzker, his wife and her brother are under federal investigation for a residential property tax appeal.
Politics | Illinois governor: 'No concerns' about report of fed probe
Illinois Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he has "no concerns at all" about a media report that federal authorities are investigating a property tax break he got by taking toilets out of a Chicago mansion he owns.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Vanessa and Geraldo Rodriguez embrace as they look over Bangs Lake during a public memorial Wednesday for their 9-year-old son Geraldo Rodriguez, who died after falling off a paddleboat into the water last Friday at Lake View Villa Beach in Wauconda.
Community mourns Geraldo Rodriguez at Bangs Lake
People linger around a memorial on the Crystal Lake lawn of slain 5-year-old AJ Freund Wednesday following a vigil.
Body of Andrew "AJ" Freund discovered, parents charged with his murder
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