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Officer fires shot at man armed with knife, replica gun during barricade situation in Huntley
An officer fired a shot at a 31-year-old man after the suspect fired a BB gun at officers and brandished a knife […]
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Convicted felon stopped by police for driving 107 mph on I-90 in McHenry County found with gun
A convicted felon stopped for driving 107 mph on Interstate 90 in McHenry County was arrested after troopers found him with a […]
Man charged with punching wheelchair-bound victim in the face in Harvard
A 26-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly punched a wheelchair-bound family member in the face, leaving them with a visible injury […]
Lake Bluff Police Department mourning death of veteran officer who died while off-duty in Wisconsin
The Lake Bluff Police Department announced they are mourning the loss of one of their officers, who had over 30 years of […]
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Alleged drunk driver arrested after causing crash that left victim with ‘great bodily harm’ in Grayslake
Prosecutors say a 35-year-old woman driving erratically while under the influence caused a crash that left a victim with multiple injuries in Grayslake. Kateryna Rybakova, 35, of Grayslake, was charged with aggravated driving under the influence involving a crash, two […]
18-year-old man dies after being shot outside apartment building in Waukegan
An 18-year-old man died after he was wounded in a shooting that resulted in gunfire also hitting an apartment building in Waukegan Thursday afternoon. The Waukegan Police Department and Waukegan Fire Department responded around 2:33 p.m. Thursday to the 500 […]
Fire causes $1 million in damage to paint store, apartments in downtown Crystal Lake
Fire officials say approximately $1 million in damage was caused by a fire at a building, which houses a paint store and apartments, in downtown Crystal Lake Thursday evening. The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department responded around 6:30 p.m. Thursday […]
‘Will be greatly missed’: Officials ask for help in identifying hit-and-run driver that fatally struck Deerfield school board member
A Deerfield school board member is being remembered as city officials continue to plea for the public’s help in identifying the hit-and-run driver who fatally struck the woman in Highland Park. An autopsy performed Friday on Maureen Wener, 49, of […]
Man charged with throwing urine onto corrections officer at Lake County Jail in Waukegan
Prosecutors say an inmate at the Lake County Jail threw a cup of urine onto a corrections officer after he became non-compliant with officers’ commands. Zecheriah N. Pitts, 30, of Zion, was charged with one count of aggravated battery on […]
State health department warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef in Lake, McHenry counties
The state health department is warning residents about a Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef that has sickened people in the Chicago area, including Lake and McHenry counties. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) said they are working with […]
Caregiver arrested for allegedly stealing over $12,000 from elderly woman in Vernon Hills
A former caregiver has been charged with committing identity theft and stealing over $12,000 from an elderly victim in Vernon Hills while the victim was in the hospital, prosecutors said. Trincetta Thompson-Crite, 29, of North Chicago, was charged with financial […]
Salvation Army surprises police officers, firefighters, dispatchers in McHenry County on National Donut Day
The Salvation Army surprised police departments, fire departments and 911 dispatch centers in McHenry County with 1,200 donuts on National Donut Day to thank them for their service. The Salvation Army of McHenry County made stops in Algonquin, Cary, Crystal […]
Former Lake County sheriff’s deputy avoids jail time, pleads guilty to stealing money in fake overtime scheme
A former Lake County sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to public service after authorities say he submitted fake timesheets to get paid for overtime hours he never worked. Gregory Swanson, 55, of Grayslake, was charged in September with two counts […]
Convicted murderer in custody after police say he confronted estranged wife, fired shots at restaurant in Marengo
Police say a convicted murderer has been arrested after he confronted his estranged wife, who has an order of protection against him, and fired shots at a restaurant in Marengo. The Marengo Police Department responded around 11:07 p.m. Friday to […]
‘Full of energy’: Family remembers 21-year-old man fatally shot while trying to break up fight at Waukegan bowling alley
The family of a 21-year-old man fatally shot while trying to break up a fight at a Waukegan bowling alley said he was “taken from us too soon” as they struggle with his sudden death. The Waukegan Police Department responded […]
Members of ‘South American Theft Group’ charged in burglaries of high-end homes in Lakewood
Police say they identified and charged three members of the “South America Theft Group” who allegedly burglarized two high-end houses by force in Lakewood in March. Police officials said two residences in Lakewood were burglarized on March 6. One of […]
Man flown to the hospital after crashing mini-bike near church in Crystal Lake
A medical helicopter flew a man to the hospital after he was injured in a mini-bike accident near a church and school in Crystal Lake Sunday afternoon. The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department and Crystal Lake Police Department responded around […]
5 years in prison for Chicago man who led police on chase before crashing stolen vehicle in McHenry County
A Chicago man has been sentenced to five years in prison after prosecutors say he led police on a pursuit before crashing a vehicle that he stole in McHenry County. Eric Wilson, 28, of Chicago, was charged in indicted in […]
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