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Crystal Lake South’s final rally falls short in 7-6 loss to East Peoria in Class 3A third-place game
Crystal Lake South's five-run seventh inning wasn't enough as East Peoria walked off a 7-6 win during Saturday's Class 3A state third-place game at Joliet Slammers Stadium. "I’m super proud of our group."
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From Capitol News Illinois: A bill that would require the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to consider access to reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare before placing foster children out of state passed the legislature during the last week of session.










