A driver has been sentenced to probation after authorities say he drove through a red light while speeding and caused a three-vehicle crash that killed a “loving mother, grandmother” in Waukegan. Francisco J. Martinez, 52, of Waukegan, was charged in December 2023 with two counts of reckless homicide, a Class 3 felony. A Lake County […]
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Advocate Health Care employee from McHenry recognized as nurse leader of year at Chicago Bears game
An Advocate Health Care employee from McHenry who works at a hospital in Libertyville was recognized as the company’s nurse leader of the year and featured as a special guest during the Chicago Bears game. Advocate Health Care said two of its top nursing professionals were recognized at Soldier Field on Sunday as the Chicago […]
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3 seriously injured, 1 rescued from car that became engulfed in flames after crash near Algonquin
Three people suffered serious injuries, including one person who was rescued from their car that became engulfed in flames after a vehicle crash on Route 31 near Algonquin Monday morning. The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District responded around 6:50 a.m. Monday to the area of Route 31 and South Lundstrom Lane in unincorporated […]
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‘I know your name’: Man allegedly threatens to kill police officer, tries disarming officer after arrest in Highwood
A man allegedly threatened to kill a police officer, saying, “In my country, this is not allowed, we don’t forget this,” before trying to disarm the officer in Highwood. The Highwood Police Department responded around 6:40 a.m. on December 13 to the BP gas station, 104 Washington Avenue in Highwood, for a report of a […]
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Driver found dead after car drives off roadway, crashes into tree in Wonder Lake
A driver was found dead after a car drove off the roadway and crashed into a tree, causing Howe Road in Wonder Lake to be shut down for hours Monday morning. The Wonder Lake Fire Protection District, McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and Wonder Lake Police Department responded around 8:30 a.m. Monday to the area of […]
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Pastor at Buffalo Grove church, other Chicago area churches placed on leave amid child sex abuse investigation
A pastor at a church in Buffalo Grove, as well as other churches in the Chicago area, has been suspended after the Archdiocese said it received a report of him sexually abusing a child. Archbishop of Chicago Cardinal Blase J. Cupich announced the news in a letter to members of St. Mary Catholic Church, 10 […]
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‘Heartbreaking fire’: 2 injured in extra-alarm fire that significantly damaged bakery, pet store in downtown McHenry
Fire officials say two were injured in a multi-alarm fire that significantly damaged Riverside Bake Shop and Reese’s Barkery in downtown McHenry Sunday, with the mayor calling it “truly a sad day.” The McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 12:06 p.m. Sunday to 1309 Riverside Drive in McHenry for a report of a structure […]
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Village employee hospitalized after crash involving snowplow truck and car in Wonder Lake
A village employee was hospitalized after officials say there was a crash involving a Village of Wonder Lake snowplow truck and a car in Wonder Lake Sunday morning. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 9:05 a.m. Sunday to the intersection of Wooded Shore Drive and East Wonder Lake Road for a vehicle crash. Deputies arrived […]
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‘A very sad day’: Massive fire department response sent after extra-alarm fire tears through bakery in downtown McHenry
A massive, multi-county fire department response was dispatched to a multi-alarm fire that broke out at Riverside Bake Shop and Reese’s Barkery in downtown McHenry Sunday afternoon. The McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 12:06 p.m. Sunday to 1309 Riverside Drive in McHenry for a report of a structure fire. Firefighters arrived and found […]