Fire officials said that 19 pigs were killed in a fully engulfed barn fire outside of Woodstock early Friday morning. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded around 1:40 a.m. to the 15300 block of Saint Patrick Road in unincorporated Woodstock for a report of a barn on fire. A passerby called 911 and firefighters arrived to […]

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Woman unsuccessfully tries to rob Crystal Lake gas station at gunpoint
A woman who tried to rob a Crystal Lake gas station at gunpoint Thursday evening ran away without taking anything after an alarm was activated, police said. The Crystal Lake Police Department responded around 9:18 p.m. Thursday to the Mobil gas station, 250 North Route 31, for a report of an attempted armed robbery. Officers […]
Lake County Sheriff’s Office partners with doorbell-camera company Ring
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has announced they have partnered with Ring to make it easier for residents to share surveillance video with law enforcement when a crime occurs. Sheriff John Idleburg authorized the agreement with Ring, which is an Amazon owned company, that will assist sheriff’s deputies and detectives solve crime with the community’s […]
Lake in the Hills woman sentenced to 7.5 years in prison on heroin charge, probation violation
A 24-year-old Lake in the Hills woman has been sentenced to more than 7 years in prison after she was found in possession of heroin while on probation for a previous heroin charge. Michelle M. Cappello, also known as Michelle Hall, of Lake In The Hills, was on two years of probation on the charge […]
Drunk driver crashes into Crystal Lake church, flees scene
A 41-year-old man has been charged with driving under the influence after he crashed his car through a church in Crystal Lake early Thursday morning. Daniel A Lang, 41, of Lake in the Hills, was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol content over […]
Man charged with drug-induced homicide, witnesses intimidation in death of Lake Villa woman
A Park City man is being held on a $1 million bond after being charged with drug-induced homicide and witness intimidation in connection with the overdose death of a Lake Villa woman. Earl L. Epps, 41, of the 3500 block of Kehm Boulevard in Park City, was taken into custody Tuesday on felony charges of […]
Bodycam released of Harvard police officer shooting dog
Editor’s Note: The below video could be considered shocking or disturbing to the viewer. Viewer discretion is advised. Officials have released bodycam footage of a police officer shooting a dog, which police say was aggressive, in the backyard of a home in Harvard Friday afternoon. The Harvard Police Department and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded […]
Woman flees from police, leading to rollover crash in McHenry
Charges are pending against a woman after police say she tried cashing a fraudulent check at a McHenry bank, struck the building, before finally crashing her car, rolling it over Monday afternoon. The McHenry Police Department responded around 1:17 p.m. to the McHenry Savings Bank, 353 Bank Drive, for a report of a woman in […]
Woman knocked to ground, dragged in parking lot of Antioch Walmart during robbery
A 75-year-old woman walking through the parking lot of Walmart in Antioch was injured after being knocked to the ground and dragged during a robbery Wednesday, police said. The Antioch Police Department responded around 3:05 p.m. Wednesday to the Walmart, 475 East Route 173, for a report of two robberies in the parking lot. Officers […]