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Lake County Man Receives Life Sentence for Deerfield Sexual Assault. A 44-year-old Lake County man, Chris Butler, has been sentenced to mandatory life in prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting an acquaintance in a Deerfield hotel. Butler, who previously had a 2007 sex offense conviction in Cook County, was captured in Champaign following the incident. Officials stated that his prior conviction required a life sentence despite the current charges being Class 1 felonies. The verdict was issued following a bench trial in April 2024. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 3) Lake County Deerfield, IL
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Devils Defeat Blues 3-1 at Enterprise Center. The New Jersey Devils secured a 3-1 victory over the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center. Both teams battled defensively, but the Devils pulled ahead to seal the win. Attendance for the game was 18,096. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 27) New Jersey Devils St. Louis Blues
Mets Defeat Cardinals 14-3 at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. The New York Mets powered past the St. Louis Cardinals 14-3, driven by standout performances from MJ Melendez and Andrew Ewing. Melendez went 2-for-3 with 2 home runs, 4 RBIs and 2 runs, while Ewing contributed a perfect 2-for-2 night with a homer, 2 RBIs, 3 runs, a walk, and a stolen base. The game drew 4,717 fans to Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 26) New York Mets St. Louis Cardinals