What is PKU? Chicago doctor explains the rare genetic disorder
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Erika Vucko, with Lurie Children's Hospital, joins us to discuss a rare condition called PKU, a rare condition that a CPS special education teacher and her daughter are living with. 

One in 25,000 people has PKU. This suburban Chicago mom—and her daughter—are among them

A Crystal Lake woman who teaches special education in Chicago Public Schools has managed phenylketonuria, a rare genetic condition that makes protein toxic to the brain, since she was diagnosed at 14 days old.

One in 25,000 people has PKU. This suburban Chicago mom—and her daughter—are among them
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A Crystal Lake woman who teaches special education in Chicago Public Schools has managed phenylketonuria, a rare genetic condition that makes protein toxic to the brain, since she was diagnosed at 14 days old.

Family files wrongful death lawsuit against suburban Chicago movie theater
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The family of a Crystal Lake man is suing a suburban movie theater following his death. The lawsuit claims he was left in a dark auditorium after a show and fell. Kasey Chronis reports. 

Family sues Woodstock theater after Crystal Lake man’s fatal fall | ChicagoLIVE
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The family of a 62-year-old Crystal Lake man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a Woodstock movie theater, alleging negligence after he fell in a dark auditorium and later died from complications.

Man charged in attempted sexual assault of woman near downtown Chicago parking garage

A Crystal Lake man faces multiple felony charges following an attempted sexual assault of a woman and the battery of a bystander on Michigan Avenue Monday morning.

A.J. Freund case: Court upholds conviction of former DCFS worker in child's death

A state appellate court has upheld the conviction of a former Illinois child welfare worker in connection with the 2019 death of a 5-year-old Crystal Lake boy.

Jury convicts man of murder in Crystal Lake disappearance

A Kane County jury has found a man guilty of first-degree murder and concealment of a homicidal death in the killing of a man who disappeared while planning a trip to Florida.

2 found dead in parked car in Chicago's NW suburbs
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A man and woman were found dead inside a vehicle early Tuesday morning in northwest suburban Crystal Lake, police said.

Semi rollover crash spills gravel across Chicago-area road

A semi rolled over after running a red light and crashing into a car Wednesday morning in Chicago's northwest suburbs.

Chicago suburb knife scare sparks school alerts, but 'weapon' was a pencil

A report of a knife-wielding person in Chicago’s northwest suburbs set off a police search and school safety alerts Thursday — but the supposed weapon turned out to be a pencil.

Crystal Lake crash: Driver charged with DUI after 3 injured

A man was charged with driving under the influence during a crash that injured himself and two of his passengers Friday morning in Crystal Lake.

Crystal Lake brings Waldo downtown to boost shopping
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An interactive "Where?s Waldo" hunt is drawing shoppers to Crystal Lake?s downtown this July, with special deals, prizes and even a bookstore pup named George joining the fun.