Officials have dedicated Rawson Bridge near Cary to a McHenry County sheriff’s deputy who was fatally shot by a suspect in the line of duty in 2019. A ceremony was held last Friday by the Nunda Township to dedicate Rawson Bridge to fallen McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputy Jacob Keltner. McHenry County Sheriff Robb Tadelman spoke, […]
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Charges expected after hit-and-run driver located following crash into building, causing partial collapse in Waukegan
Police say charges are expected after a driver was located after crashing a truck into a business, causing the building to partially collapse in Waukegan, and fleeing the scene. The Waukegan Fire Department and Waukegan Police Department responded around 2:12 a.m. Saturday to the area of Washington Street and Butrick Street for a report of […]
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Pre-trial release denied for suspect charged with stabbing victim in chest, leaving him critically injured in Woodstock
A homeless man was denied pre-trial release after he was accused of stabbing a man in the chest with a knife, leading to the victim being found in critical condition at a gas station in Woodstock. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District and Woodstock Police Department responded around 11:17 a.m. Monday to Shell gas station, 110 North […]
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‘Inexcusable’: Teacher at elementary school in Vernon Hills accused of inappropriate behavior with students
Police are investigating after an elementary school teacher in Vernon Hills was placed on leave following allegations of engaging in inappropriate behavior with former students. Hawthorn District 73 Superintendent Dr. Peter Hannigan sent a letter to families in the district on Friday. “We in Hawthorn District 73 prioritize our students’ safety and emotional well-being, and […]
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Loaded guns found after adult son pushes mother who told him to stop playing video games in Waukegan
Prosecutors say an adult son pushed his mother in front of police officers in Waukegan after he became mad that she told him to stop playing video games and then officers found guns in his room. The Waukegan Police Department responded around 8 p.m. on December 3 to the 2200 block of Linden Avenue for […]
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Driver flown to hospital in critical condition after box truck crashes into tree near Hebron
A 26-year-old man is in critical condition and had to be flown to the hospital after crashing a box truck into a tree, leaving him trapped in the wreckage, near Hebron Friday morning. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and Hebron-Alden-Greenwood Fire Protection District responded around 7:15 a.m. Friday to the 11400 block of Price Road […]
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Man accused of forcing entry to woman’s home during residential burglary in Woodstock, damaging items in house
A man allegedly forced entry during a residential burglary in Woodstock and damaged items in a home after threatening the woman who lives at the residence, court records show. Adrian Fernandez, 40, of Wonder Lake, was charged with residential burglary, criminal damage to property, violation of an order of protection and criminal trespass to residence. […]
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12 years in prison for convicted murderer who confronted estranged wife, fired shots at Marengo restaurant
A convicted murderer has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for confronting his estranged wife, who had an order of protection against him, and firing shots at a restaurant in Marengo. The Marengo Police Department responded around 11:07 p.m. on June 2, 2023, to Casa Botanera, 228 South State Street, for a report of […]
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Tow truck driver cited after causing crash that left man entrapped, injured in Barrington
A tow truck driver was charged after police say he caused a crash with a sedan that left another driver entrapped and injured in Barrington. The Barrington Police Department, Barrington Fire Department, Lake Zurich Fire Rescue Department and Inverness Fire Protection District responded around 12:53 p.m. Sunday to Route 14 and East Main Street for […]