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Teen Suffers Major Burns After Attempt to Toss Firework From Moving Car in Lakemoor. A teenage boy sustained significant burn injuries after a firework ignited inside a moving vehicle in Lakemoor. Authorities say the teen attempted to throw the lit firework out the window, but it instead set the pickup truck on fire near Darrell Road and Wagon Trail Road. The blaze completely destroyed the vehicle, and the teen was airlifted to a hospital for treatment. Fire and police crews responded promptly to the incident on Sunday evening. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Mar 26) Lake County Lakemoor, IL Mchenry, IL

Teenager Airlifted After Pickup Truck Fire in Lakemoor Causes Severe Injuries. A teenage boy was seriously injured in a pickup truck fire near Darrell Road and Wagon Trail Road in Lakemoor, close to Heritage Community Park, on Sunday evening. Emergency crews responded to the scene around 9:30 p.m. and found the vehicle fully engulfed in flames. The teen sustained severe burns and was airlifted to the hospital for medical treatment. Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the fire. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Mar 23) Lake County Lakemoor, IL Mchenry, IL Maywood, IL

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Rays Defeat White Sox 8-5 at Rate Field. The Tampa Bay Rays topped the Chicago White Sox 8-5 at Rate Field. Ben Williamson contributed with two doubles, three RBI, and scored twice, while Ryan Vilade collected three hits, an RBI, and crossed the plate three times. The game drew 14,648 in attendance. (Source: Townsquare Times on Apr 13) Chicago White Sox Tampa Bay Rays

Sabres Defeat Blackhawks 5-1 at United Center. Buffalo controlled the game throughout, taking a commanding win over Chicago at the United Center. The Sabres limited the Blackhawks’ offense while consistently building their lead. The game drew a crowd of 17,056. (Source: Townsquare Times on Apr 13) Buffalo Sabres Chicago Blackhawks

Cubs Edge Pirates 7-6 at Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6 in a close contest at Wrigley Field. Brandon Lowe powered the offense with two home runs and five RBI, while Dansby Swanson added a home run and scored three runs. The game drew a crowd of 35,711 fans. (Source: Townsquare Times on Apr 11) Chicago Cubs Pittsburgh Pirates

Magic Defeat Bulls 127-103 at United Center. Orlando Magic outscored the Chicago Bulls for a decisive 127-103 road victory at United Center. The Magic established control early and maintained their lead throughout the game. The matchup drew a crowd of 21,522 attendees. (Source: Townsquare Times on Apr 10) Chicago Bulls Orlando Magic