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1 seriously injured after becoming trapped in three-car crash in Mundelein
One person became trapped in their vehicle and was seriously injured after three vehicles crashed at a busy Mundelein intersection Saturday morning. […]
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Belvidere man sentenced to 36 years in prison for sexually assaulting child in McHenry County
A Belvidere man has been sentenced to 36 years in prison in McHenry County for sexually assaulting a young child in the […]
One person in custody in Kenosha County, Wisc. following vehicle pursuit that started in McHenry County
One person is in custody in Wisconsin after a police pursuit on Friday that originated in McHenry County and ended in Kenosha […]
Prosecutors: Child was beat with belt, verbally abused, malnourished before being forced into cold shower and dying in Round Lake Beach apartment
Prosecutors say an 8-year-old boy was beaten with a belt, malnourished for several days and put in a cold shower by his […]
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Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District officials issue safety alert for unknown odor
The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District has issued a safety alert and said they are aware of an unknown chemical or burning electrical odor in the air early Sunday morning. Fire district representatives said on social media they […]
Illinois State Police investigate officer-involved shooting that resulted in death of 58-year-old Waukegan resident
The Illinois State Police has been called in to investigate an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of a 58-year-old Waukegan resident on Saturday afternoon. Waukegan Deputy Police Chief Craig Neal said the Waukegan 911 Center received a call […]
Waukegan: Alderman: One person killed in Waukegan officer involved shooting
One person was killed in an officer-involved shooting in Waukegan, a Waukegan Alderman has announced. Third Ward Waukegan Alderman Juan Martinez said in a statement online that there was a “police involved shooting that resulted in a fatality” in his […]
‘Horrific crime’: Murder charges filed against mother, her boyfriend in death of 8-year-old boy who was abused long-term at Round Lake Beach apartment, authorities say
A mother and her boyfriend are facing murder charges in the death of their 8-year-old boy at a Round Lake Beach apartment on Friday, with police saying the boy was abused and malnourished long-term. The Round Lake Beach Police Department […]
No injuries, minimal damages reported, in South Barrington fire that remains under investigation
No injuries were reported following a South Barrington garage fire that took place at about noon on Friday. Scott W. Motisi, Chief of Fire and Emergency Medical Services for the Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District, said fire crews were dispatched […]
Owner of Richmond equestrian center charged for sexually assaulting teen employee for more than a year
The owner of a Richmond equestrian center is facing several criminal felony charges after he was accused of an inappropriate year-long sexual relationship with an employee when the victim was 16 years old. Raymond Krussell, 52, of Richmond, was ordered […]
No injuries after bedroom fire at Grayslake apartment building; closed door helped prevent fire from spreading
No one was injured after a bedroom on the second floor of an apartment building in Grayslake caught on fire, causing heavy traffic delays on Route 120 during Friday morning’s commute. The Grayslake Police Department and Grayslake Fire Protection District […]
Crystal Lake “serial fraudster” reports to federal prison; still facing trial in McHenry County
A Crystal Lake man and “serial fraudster” has reported to federal prison to serve a nearly 5-year prison sentence for his role in an $8 million Ponzi scheme despite awaiting trial in McHenry County for allegedly stealing from a McHenry […]
Wauconda native, record holder, makes U.S. Ski Jumping Team for 2026 Olympics
Wauconda resident Kevin Bickner has been flying for years as a representative of the U.S. Ski Jumping Team. This weekend, he’ll do it again. Bickner, now 29, was named to the U.S. Ski Jumping team and will represent Team USA […]
Beach Park man charged after hitting pedestrian on Edens Expressway, fleeing scene of the crash
A Beach Park man has been arrested and charged with leaving the scene of an accident after allegedly hitting a pedestrian on the Edens Expressway near Skokie on Sunday. Damian Lopez, 30, of Beach Park, has been charged with a […]
Prosecutor: Drunk driver with BAC of at least .24 struck Wauconda man, throwing him 40 feet through air in Island Lake
A Wauconda man was hurled 40 feet into the air when he was run down from behind by a drunk McHenry woman driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of at least .24 after consuming at least a dozen alcoholic […]
McHenry Police successfully de-escalates situation involving armed person suffering from mental health crisis
McHenry Police were successful in de-escalating a situation on Thursday involving an armed person suffering from a mental health crisis. Officers responded to the 3300 block of Elm Street in McHenry at 7:33 p.m. Thursday for a subject self-reporting a […]
Harvard man identified as person found in burning car that crashed into tree on New Year’s Eve
McHenry County coroner officials have released the identity of a man found dead after the vehicle he was driving slammed into a tree and burst into flames on Route 173 near Harvard on New Year’s Eve. McHenry County Coroner Dr. […]
McHenry woman sentenced to 14 years in prison for fatal DUI crash that killed Wauconda High School graduate
A McHenry woman who was drunk when she ran over and killed a 24-year-old Wauconda High School graduate near Island Lake, then left the scene of the crash, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison. Christine S. Eilers, 51, […]
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