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Authorities Investigate Human Skeletal Remains Found in Barrington Forest Preserve. Police and the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office are investigating after a visitor discovered human skeletal remains in a wooded section of Baker's Lake Nature Preserve, located on East Dundee Road in Barrington. Officials responded to the scene on February 14, confirming the remains and initiating forensic analysis. The medical examiner is working to determine the individual's identity, cause of death, and manner of death. The investigation remains ongoing at this time. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Mar 1) Lake County Barrington, IL
Two Men Hospitalized After Falling Through Ice on Fox River in Port Barrington. Emergency responders rescued and hospitalized two men on Wednesday afternoon after they fell through the ice while attempting to fish on a Fox River channel in Port Barrington. The Wauconda Fire District and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded quickly to the incident, which occurred near Riverside Lane. Firefighters entered the water to reach the men, who were approximately 50 feet from shore. Both individuals were transported for medical evaluation following the rescue. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 25) Lake County Barrington, IL
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Trail Blazers Top Bulls 121-112 at United Center. The Portland Trail Blazers outscored the Chicago Bulls to secure a 121-112 win at United Center. Both teams kept the game competitive, but Portland pulled away in the final quarter. The matchup drew a crowd of 18,516 fans. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 26) Chicago Bulls Portland Trail Blazers
Cubs Defeat Guardians 8-6 at Sloan Park. Chicago topped Cleveland 8-6 at Sloan Park, overcoming a late push from the Guardians. Dansby Swanson went 2-for-3 with a home run and drove in three runs, while Jonah Advincula added a perfect 2-for-2 day with a double and three RBI. The game drew 11,217 fans in attendance. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 26) Chicago Cubs Cleveland Guardians
White Sox Defeat Rangers 3-1 at Camelback Ranch – Glendale. The Chicago White Sox earned a 3-1 win over the Texas Rangers at Camelback Ranch. LaMonte Wade Jr. powered the offense with a home run and two RBIs, while Cameron Cauley led the Rangers with two doubles and an RBI. Attendance for the game was 2,928. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 26) Chicago White Sox Texas Rangers
Avalanche Defeat Blackhawks 3-1 at Ball Arena. The Colorado Avalanche controlled the pace in a 3-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks at Ball Arena. The home team outscored their visitors in front of a crowd of 18,152. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 27) Chicago Blackhawks Colorado Avalanche