Crime & Safety

Share Thoughts, Prayers, Reaction for Boston

A look at how people are showing support for those affected by the terror attack at the Boston Marathon.

Share your prayers, thoughts and concerns for those who were at the Boston Marathon, where two explosions are reported to have killed two people and injured more than 100.

The FBI is calling this a terrorist attack, according to CNN. Several eyewitnesses described the scene as "horrific."

As people wait for updates, we encourage you to share your feelings and hopes for the victims and their families here in the Comments section, or by clicking on this link to blog for Crystal Lake-Cary Patch.

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Loreen Strasser posted on Facebook that she knew someone running the marathon, and "I have verified that she and her family are fine."

Sen. Mark Kirk posted this message to his Facebook page: "My prayers today are for those at the Boston Marathon - a special thanks to our first responders on the scene."

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