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Man out on bond for gun charge found with loaded gun at seatbelt enforcement checkpoint in Waukegan
A 19-year-old who was out on bond for a gun case was arrested after he was found with a loaded gun after […]
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Lake Forest-based paper mill company to pay $2.5 million following explosion that killed 3, injured 7 in Louisiana
A Lake Forest-based paper mill company has agreed to pay $2.5 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the Department of Justice […]
One person hospitalized after shooting that left buildings hit by gunfire in Zion
Police say a person of interest has been identified after a victim was shot and buildings were struck by gunfire in Zion […]
Chicago man arrested, charged in shooting of man at Waukegan apartment complex
A Chicago man has been arrested and charged in connection with a 2021 shooting in Waukegan where the victim was found dropped […]
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Democratic Illinois senator files proposed bill to clarify, improve SAFE-T Act
An Illinois lawmaker has filed a bill proposing changes in an attempt to clarify language in the SAFE-T Act — which ends cash bail on January 1. Senate Bill 4228 was introduced by Illinois State Sen. Scott Bennett, D-Champaign. It […]
Parade of fire trucks drive by Crystal Lake home of firefighter nearing end of battle with terminal cancer
Multiple fire trucks on Thursday paraded past the Crystal Lake home of a 34-year-old firefighter as a show of support as the man nears the end of a battle with terminal cancer. Frank Nunez, 34, of Crystal Lake, began saying […]
Class action lawsuit filed against nursing home facility in McHenry alleges dangerous conditions, intentional understaffing
Residents of nursing homes managed by the Alden Group, which has multiple locations in the Chicago area, including McHenry, have filed a lawsuit alleging dangerous conditions, neglect and understaffing. The Alden Group is one of the largest health care providers […]
2 men accused of robbing victim at gunpoint after befriending him at nightclub in Waukegan
Prosecutors say two men robbed another man of his belongings at gunpoint after one of the suspects befriended the victim at a nightclub in Waukegan last weekend. Alejandro J. Dominguez, 22, of the 5000 block of Grand Avenue in Gurnee, […]
Wanted sexual predator in custody after allegedly being present during elementary school dismissal in Huntley
A registered sexual predator has been arrested and is being held on a $20,000 bond after he was allegedly at an elementary school in Huntley while students were being dismissed for the day. Felipe E. Wahlstedt, 29, of 11860 Cape […]
Numerous animals killed after flames engulf storage building in Wauconda
Firefighters battled a fully engulfed barn fire that left numerous small animals dead early Thursday morning in Wauconda, authorities said. The Wauconda Fire District responded around 12:15 a.m. Thursday to the 27800 block of North Forest Garden Road in unincorporated […]
1 transported to hospital after crash involving school bus, minivan near Harvard
One person was transported to the hospital but no students were injured after a crash involving a school bus and a minivan near Harvard, fire officials said. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and Harvard Fire Protection District responded around 3:30 […]
Attempted murder suspect in custody after months-long manhunt following double shooting in Huntley
A man wanted for attempted murder after allegedly shooting two people in Huntley and also allegedly carjacking a vehicle has been arrested in Pennsylvania, police announced. Lewis C. McCracken, 27, of the 200 block of Villa Street in Elgin, was […]
5 years in prison for employee who stole nearly $1 million from Wauconda employer through cell phone scheme
A Crystal Lake man has been sentenced to five years in prison after he stole approximately $1 million from his employer in Wauconda through a cell phone upgrade scheme. Kyle Marnell, 30, of the 1400 block of Skridge Drive in […]
Man charged with ‘recklessly’ trying to flee from police, causing crash in Woodstock
Officers were able to arrest a man after he tried fleeing from police but crashed while driving recklessly in Woodstock on Tuesday, court documents allege. Taquan T. Johnson, 21, of the 700 block of Washington Street in Woodstock, was charged […]
‘Entirely preventable’: Victims in Highland Park mass shooting file lawsuits against gun maker, gunman and gunman’s father
Families of slain victims and survivors of the Highland Park mass shooting have filed lawsuits against the gunman, his father and Smith & Wesson, which manufactured the gun used in the deadly attack. The lawsuits were filed Wednesday by multiple […]
Student petitioned to juvenile court on charges after bringing pellet gun to Barrington High School
A student who was found with a pellet gun at Barrington High School earlier this month, prompting a hard lockdown, was petitioned on charges to juvenile court, authorities said. The school went into a “full building lockdown” on September 16, […]
Man allegedly pulled gun, threatened victim after being mistaken for employee at Beach Park auto shop
Police say a man pulled a gun and threatened another person who mistook him for being an employee at an auto shop in Beach Park Monday afternoon. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 3:50 p.m. Monday to a business […]
34-year-old Crystal Lake man, firefighter says final goodbyes after battle with terminal cancer
A 34-year-old firefighter is saying his final goodbyes and has been transported back to his Crystal Lake home on hospice care following a battle with a rare terminal cancer. Frank Nunez, 34, of Crystal Lake, spent recent days saying his […]
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