Five people were transported to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash sent one of the cars crashing into a building, causing structural damage, in Waukegan, police said. The Waukegan Fire Department and Waukegan Police Department responded around 3:21 p.m. on November 24 to Ateco Automotive, 2103 Washington Street, for a report of a vehicle crash […]
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Woodstock woman accused of possessing fentanyl, cocaine, trying to arrange from jail for roommate to hide drugs
A Woodstock woman was arrested after being found with fentanyl and cocaine and she then allegedly made jailhouse phone calls in an attempt to have her roommate hide her remaining drugs. Ashley M. Starnes, 37, of Woodstock, was charged with manufacturing or delivery of 15-100 grams of cocaine, manufacturing or delivery of 15-100 grams of […]
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Appliance store begins further collapsing in Woodstock days after roof collapse left building at ‘imminent risk’
Thompson Appliance in Woodstock has begun further collapsing days after authorities say the roof of the store collapsed, leaving the building at “imminent risk” of a full collapse. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District was notified by the City of Woodstock Building Department around 12 p.m. Wednesday of significant structural compromise at Thompson Appliance, 318 Clay Street. […]
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7 hospitalized after van carrying students from Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep rolls over in Waukegan
Five students and two adults were hospitalized after a van carrying students with Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep rolled over onto another vehicle in Waukegan, police said. The Waukegan Police Department and Waukegan Fire Department responded around 4:21 p.m. on November 25 to the intersection of Belvidere Road and Lewis Avenue in Waukegan for […]
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World War II veteran and D-Day pilot celebrates 106th birthday with major home renovation in McHenry County
A 106-year-old veteran of World War II has received an amazing birthday gift after supporters and donors renovated his McHenry County home to assist him with his continued care. Edward “Bud” Berthold was a B-24 bomber pilot in World War 2 who flew over 35 successful combat missions as the pilot of the famed Fort […]
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Prosecutors say convicted felon armed with gun grabbed woman’s neck, leading to 8-hour SWAT standoff in Round Lake Beach
Prosecutors say a convicted felon grabbed a woman’s neck while armed with a gun while a child was in the home before leading a SWAT team on an eight-hour standoff in Round Lake Beach. Luis Pena, 35, whose town of residence is unknown, was charged with felon in possession of a weapon, a Class 3 […]
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Lake County towns and Chicago win $120 million settlement with Monsanto over toxic chemical production, contamination
Multiple cities and villages in Lake County, along with the state, have been awarded $120 million following a lawsuit against Monsanto over the contamination of PCBs in the area. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said the $120 million settlement was reached with Monsanto Company and affiliates Solutia Inc. and Pharmacia LLC over the environmental and […]
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Driver, patrons uninjured after SUV crashes through side of Jimmy John’s restaurant in Volo
A driver, patrons and employees were uninjured after a driver crashed her SUV through a Jimmy John’s in Volo, breaking the front glass windows Friday afternoon. The Fox Lake Fire Protection District and Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 3:37 p.m. Friday to Jimmy John’s, 2745 West Hartigan Road in Volo, for a report of […]
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‘Brutal and heinous’: North Chicago mother pleads guilty to murdering 6-year-old son, dumping body
A mother pleaded guilty on Thursday and faces up to 45 years in prison for murdering her 6-year-old son in North Chicago and dumping his burned body in an abandoned home. Jannie M. Perry, 41, of North Chicago, was charged in January 2022, with first-degree murder, dismembering a human body, aggravated battery of a child, […]