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Crystal Lake Family Welcomes 1st Baby Born In 2024 At Local Hospital

Theodore Barnes was born on Monday morning at Northwestern Hospital in Huntley.

Heather and John Barnes of Crystal Lake are Theodore's parents, and he was an older sister, Annabelle, who is 4 years old.
Heather and John Barnes of Crystal Lake are Theodore's parents, and he was an older sister, Annabelle, who is 4 years old. (Northwestern Medicine )

HUNTLEY, IL — A Crystal Lake family welcomed the first baby born in the New Year at Northwestern Hospital on Monday morning.

Theodore Barnes was born at 11:35 a.m. on New Year's Day, according to officials with Northwestern Medicine. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and was 21 inches.

Heather and John Barnes of Crystal Lake are Theodore's parents, and he was an older sister, Annabelle, who is 4 years old.

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