The sheriff says a Lincolnshire man attempted to sexually assault a 7-year-old girl after showing her sexually explicit material while they were at a Labor Day party near Mundelein. Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said sheriff’s deputies took a report on September 2 for an attempted sexual assault of a child in […]
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Woman in serious condition after being struck by hit-and-run vehicle in Round Lake Beach
A woman was left in serious condition after she was struck by a hit-and-run vehicle while crossing Rollins Road in Round Lake Beach, officials said. The Round Lake Beach Police Department and Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District responded around 7:50 p.m. Saturday to the area of Rollins Road and Oak Avenue for a pedestrian […]
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Driver seriously injured after vehicle slams into Walmart store at high speed in Algonquin
A driver was seriously injured and flown to the hospital after they crashed their car through a Walmart store in Algonquin at a high rate of speed Tuesday morning. The Algonquin Police Department and Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District responded around 12:24 a.m. Tuesday to Walmart Supercenter, 1410 South Randall Road in Algonquin, […]
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7 years in prison for Johnsburg woman convicted in 6th DUI that resulted in crash in McHenry
A Johnsburg woman has been sentenced to seven years in prison after she was convicted in her sixth driving under the influence case where she crashed into a pole in McHenry. Valerie S. Whitlow, 63, of Johnsburg, was charged in March 2022 with two counts of aggravated driving under the influence sixth or subsequent offense, […]
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Sheriff investigating after large number of vases stolen from gravestones at cemetery near Woodstock
The sheriff is investigating after a large number of vases were stolen from headstones at a cemetery near Woodstock last week. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 3:20 p.m. on September 3 to the McHenry County Memorial Park Cemetery, 11301 Route 14 in unincorporated Woodstock, for a theft call. McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Communication […]
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Mundelein native, mother of 4 murdered by gunman as children hid for hours in Maryland home
A family is fighting to gain custody of four children after their mother, a Mundelein native, was murdered by a gunman at her Maryland home as her children hid inside the residence. The Frederick County, Maryland Sheriff’s Office said Crimea Malita Baker, 33, of New Market, Maryland, and Sean Antoine Lange, 34, of Arlington, Virginia, […]
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Crystal Lake resident and cancer survivor recognized as special guest, invited on field at Chicago Bears game
A cancer survivor and Crystal Lake resident was recognized as a special guest during a flag ceremony where she was invited to unfurl the flag at the Chicago Bears game on Sunday. Julie Hermann was recognized as the Chicago Bears’ special guest during the Bear Down Flag Ceremony on Sunday. Advocate Health Care and the […]
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Driver arrested after bicyclist suffers serious injuries, ejected 100 feet in hit-and-run crash in Zion
A driver was arrested after authorities say she struck a bicyclist, causing him to be ejected 100 feet and suffer serious injuries, and fled the scene in Zion. The Zion Police Department and Zion Fire and Rescue Department responded around 8:50 p.m. on August 22 to Lucy’s Appliances, 3460 Sheridan Road, for a report of […]
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Lake County sheriff’s canine locates missing endangered man stuck in woods near Illinois-Wisconsin border
A Lake County sheriff’s canine tracked down an endangered missing person found near the state border amid an active search by emergency crews from Lake County and Kenosha County. The Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Police Department announced just before 10 p.m. Sunday they were searching for a 59-year-old man. The man was last seen a few […]