A husband has dropped a lawsuit after an investigation found Nicor Gas was not at fault and instead a family member had worked on a gas appliance, causing an explosion and fire that killed his wife and destroyed their home in Wonder Lake. Wonder Lake resident Dean L. Patnaude filed a three-count lawsuit complaint in […]
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‘Will be remembered’: Johnsburg man killed in motorcycle crash in Bull Valley was father of 6, had grandchild on the way
A Johnsburg man who died after being ejected into a wooded area during a motorcycle crash in Bull Valley was a father of six and had a grandchild on the way, as his family says he will be remembered. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 10 p.m. on […]
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Felon accused of battering wife multiple times in ‘full sight’ of others at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee
A convicted felon was arrested after prosecutors say he battered his wife multiple times despite hundreds of people present at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee before security intervened. The Gurnee Police Department responded on August 8 to Six Flags Great America, 1 Great America Parkway in Gurnee, for a report of a domestic battery. […]
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Prosecutors say gunman put ‘innocent lives at risk’ after actively shooting in residential area, prompting SWAT response in McHenry
A judge refused to release an alleged gunman who fired shots in a residential area, creating an “extremely dangerous” situation, in McHenry before calling 911 and saying he was an “active shooter” while claiming he killed his mother. Michael T. Cartier, 40, of McHenry, was charged with possession of a firearm while being ineligible, reckless […]
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‘Our hearts were shattered’: Family, friends mourn death of mother of 3 who died saving her son from river in Libertyville
Family and friends are mourning the “unimaginable” death of a 31-year-old mother of three who died from drowning while saving her son in a river in Libertyville, with them lauding her heroic actions. Angelina Khalimendik, 31, of Hinsdale, was with her family at Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 Buckley Road in Libertyville, on Sunday evening, […]
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Owner of Trump Truth Store in Crystal Lake pleads guilty after viral video showing her screaming during warrant arrest
The owner of the Trump Truth Store in Crystal Lake has pleaded guilty in a traffic case that led to her arrest for failing to appear in court, with viral video of the arrest showing her loudly screaming and claiming she would sue police. Lisa Fleischmann, 53, of Algonquin, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to driving […]
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Contractor found unresponsive, rushed to hospital in critical condition after being electrocuted in Gurnee
A contractor, who is in his 20s, was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after he was electrocuted by a power line and found unresponsive in Gurnee Tuesday morning. The Gurnee Fire Department and Gurnee Police Department responded around 10:58 a.m. Tuesday to the 3600 block of Country Club Avenue in Gurnee for a […]
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Suspected intoxicated driver flown to hospital with serious injuries after being ejected in motorcycle crash near Marengo
A man in his 30s, suspected to be under the influence, was flown to the hospital in serious condition after the sheriff says his motorcycle crashed off the roadway near Marengo Monday evening. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and Marengo Fire and Rescue Districts responded around 10:19 p.m. Monday to the area of Route 23 […]
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At least dozen masked, gloved suspects cause over $100K in damage during burglaries at 2 businesses in Lake County
A burglary crew consisting of approximately a dozen masked and gloved suspects forced entry into two businesses in Lake County, causing over $100,000 in damage and getting away with an unknown amount of cash. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded shortly after 4 a.m. Friday to Fatmans, 36309 Skokie Highway in unincorporated Gurnee, for a […]