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Wanted suspect leads police on lengthy pursuit in Zion that ended in officers spiking his car’s tires
A domestic battery suspect was arrested after he led police on a 45-minute vehicle chase that began in Zion and ended when […]
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McHenry County Courthouse receives $1.3 million grant to expand specialty court programs
The McHenry County Circuit Court announced it will receive more than $1.3 million in grant funding to help expand its specialty court […]
79-year-old man allegedly found with fentanyl and cocaine, over $20K in cash in Crystal Lake
A 79-year-old man was arrested after investigators found him in possession of a large amount of fentanyl and cocaine along with over […]
Former police officer sentenced to prison for threatening former girlfriend in McHenry County
A former police officer, who is a Cary resident, has been sentenced to two years in prison after prosecutors say he violated […]
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First human case of West Nile virus of the year identified in McHenry County
The McHenry County Department of Health announced Friday that they have identified the first human case of West Nile virus in McHenry County in 2024. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) said the county’s first human West Nile virus […]
Man says bag of Fritos sitting on car’s seat lured him before stealing vehicle, later burglarizing cars in Ingleside
A man told police that he saw a bag of Fritos sitting on a car’s seat while on drugs, which lured him in to steal the vehicle, before he burglarized several vehicles in Ingleside. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded […]
Sheriff seeking public’s help in locating owner of horse that escaped near Harvard
UPDATE: The horse’s owner has been located. The sheriff’s office is asking for the public’s help in locating the owner of a horse that was found wandering around on Route 173 near Harvard. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around […]
Woman killed after being struck by hit-and-run vehicle, run over by 2nd car in Wadsworth
The sheriff says a woman riding her bicycle was killed after she was struck by a hit-and-run vehicle and then run over by a second car in Wadsworth Friday evening. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Newport Fire Protection District […]
‘A very welcome addition’: McHenry County Circuit Court announces addition of comfort support dog
The McHenry County Circuit Court announced its newest four-legged employee, a comfort support dog, who officials say will foster a supportive and comforting atmosphere. The 22nd Judicial Circuit Court said Tuesday afternoon that Honey the canine is its newest employee […]
7 people transported to hospitals after multiple-vehicle crash on Route 176 in Island Lake
Seven people, some of which were reported to be children, were transported to hospitals after being injured in a four-vehicle crash on Route 176 in Island Lake. The Wauconda Fire District and Island Lake Police Department responded around 6:30 p.m. […]
Charges announced against man shot, accused of possessing over $1 million worth of drugs in North Chicago
Charges have been announced against a man who was shot and seriously wounded in North Chicago, which led to police finding him in possession of over $1 million worth of drugs. The North Chicago Police Department and North Chicago Fire […]
Injured woman left trapped inside SUV that rolled over, landed on top of other vehicle in McHenry
An injured woman had to be extricated from her car after it collided with a government vehicle and rolled over, landing on top of another SUV, in McHenry Friday morning. The McHenry Police Department, McHenry Township Fire Protection District and […]
Search warrant leads to arrest of Wonder Lake man accused of disseminating, possessing child sexual abuse material
A joint investigation between law enforcement and the attorney general led to the arrest of a Wonder Lake man accused of possessing and disseminating child sexual abuse material. Woodstock Police Chief John Lieb said a joint investigation with the Woodstock […]
Dump truck rolls over, spilling dirt onto Route 41 and causing heavy delays near Wadsworth
A semi dump truck rolled over and spilled dirt onto Route 41, resulting in heavy traffic delays for hours at a busy intersection in Wadsworth Thursday afternoon. The Newport Fire Protection District and Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 12:20 […]
Pre-trial release denied for man accused in murder of child who was sitting down for dinner at her Round Lake Beach home
A judge denied pre-trial release to a man accused in the murder of a 15-year-old girl that prosecutors said was shot when the suspect fired a gun into her Round Lake Beach home as she ate dinner. Shorbonia Poole Jr., […]
Newlywed couple wins $3 million after buying winning lottery ticket at store in Cary
A newlywed couple is celebrating big after winning $3 million from a scratch-off Illinois Lotto ticket recently purchased at a store in Cary. The Illinois couple has had a summer for the books — first getting married and now winning […]
Wranglers capture escaped bull roaming in rural McHenry County for nearly 3 hours
Wranglers successfully caught an escaped bull that was on the loose in McHenry County Thursday evening, with the animal hiding in cornfields to elude capture. The incident began around 4 p.m. Thursday after the bull escaped from a property in […]
Route 12 shut down for nearly 2 hours after semi-truck brings down wires, damages pole in Richmond
A portion of Route 12 was shut down in both directions in Richmond for nearly two hours after a semi-truck brought down wires and damaged a pole. The Richmond Fire Protection District and Richmond Police Department responded around 11:48 a.m. […]
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