The Major Crime Task Force is investigating after a man was found shot on a roadway in Park City and later died early Monday morning. The Park City Police Department and Gurnee Fire Department responded around 11:59 p.m. Sunday to Teske Boulevard and Kehm Boulevard in Park City for a 911 call of a man […]
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Mother stabbed by stranger while walking with her child on a trail in Ingleside, police say
A mother is in serious condition after being stabbed by a stranger while she was walking on a trail with her young child at the Grant Woods Forest Preserve in Ingleside Monday afternoon. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Lake County Forest Preserve Police and Fox Lake Fire Protection District responded around 4:30 p.m. Monday to […]
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2 dead, 1 seriously injured following police pursuit that ended in a fiery crash in Fox Lake
Two people were killed and another was seriously injured following a police chase that started in Wisconsin and ended in a fiery crash on Route 173 near Fox Lake, authorities said. The pursuit began in Genoa City, Wisconsin when police spotted a 1994 Toyota Camry traveling at a high rate of speed, according to the […]
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17-year-old boy found safe after being reported missing from Marengo
A 17-year-old Marengo boy who went missing for four days has been located safe, his family said. J Landen Mortimer, 17, of Marengo, went missing on Wednesday afternoon after he left with a friend who claimed he dropped the teen off at Harvard High School between 4-5 p.m. His family said that they cannot confirm […]
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Three teens arrested after police chase of stolen car, foot pursuit in Antioch
Charges are pending against three juveniles who led police on a brief chase in a stolen car and then a foot pursuit early Saturday morning in Antioch. Antioch police officers attempted to stop a stolen 2001 Mazda in the 400 block of Route 173 around 12:30 a.m. Saturday, according to Antioch Police Sgt. Charles Smith. […]
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Wonder Lake man dies after motorcycle crash in McHenry
A 22-year-old Wonder Lake man died after he reportedly lost control of his motorcycle and crashed on Route 120 in McHenry Friday afternoon. The McHenry Police Department and McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 3:35 p.m. Friday to Route 120 and North Scully Drive for a report of a single-vehicle crash with injuries. The […]
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Surge of stolen vehicles and vehicle break-ins reported throughout Lake County, police say
Police are warning residents to lock their cars following a recent surge in vehicles being burglarized and stolen throughout Lake County. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and several police departments in Lake County are reminding the community to follow basic crime prevention steps to avoid becoming a victim. “Don’t leave cars running while unoccupied – […]
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DCFS case workers conducted ‘sham investigations’ before 5-year-old AJ Freund died, lawsuit alleges
A federal lawsuit alleges that two DCFS case workers conducted ‘sham investigations’ and falsified reports despite clear signs that Andrew Freund was being abused before his death. “This week AJ should have been celebrating his 6th birthday, instead his family continues to mourn him. Unfortunately, the very people who were mandated to investigate the ongoing […]
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Drug dealer sentenced to 7.5 years in prison in connection with McHenry man’s fatal overdose
A Crystal Lake man has been sentenced to 7 ½ years in prison for delivering heroin mixed with fentanyl to a McHenry man shortly before he suffered a fatal overdose in 2018. Derrick J. Buttrum, 30, of McHenry, was found guilty of delivery of a controlled substance following a negotiated plea before McHenry County Judge […]