Health officials reported five new coronavirus-related deaths and over 100 new cases in Lake County within the past day as well as cases at least 19 long-term care facilities. The Lake County Health Department reported 106 new cases of coronavirus in Lake County and five new deaths since Monday. This brings the total number of […]
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Man arrested following shots fired, brief standoff in Cary
A 48-year-old man was charged after he allegedly fired a gun several times outside a home, leading to brief standoff with police in Cary Monday evening. Steven J. Burns, 48, of the 1-100 block of East Main Street in Cary, was charged with reckless discharge of a firearm, reckless conduct, two counts of possession of […]
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73 new coronavirus-related deaths in Illinois as cases rise to over 13K statewide
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker reported 73 new coronavirus-related deaths, the largest single-day increase, along with 1,287 new cases throughout the state on Tuesday. “In the last 24 hours, we have had 73 fatalities in the battle against COVID-19, our largest single-day increase to date. My grief is only fueling my efforts to fight this virus […]
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Fox Lake man charged with home invasion in McHenry
A 28-year-old man was charged with home invasion after he allegedly broke into a home near McHenry and beat a woman with a belt, causing injuries. Jonathan V. Tracey, 28, of the 1-100 block of Maude Avenue in Fox Lake, was charged with home invasion, criminal trespass to a residence, criminal damage to property and […]
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New data shows number of cases by town in McHenry County
New data released Monday shows the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in each town of McHenry County, which now has 145 cases and 4 deaths. Illinois Department of Public Health Director Ngozi Ezike announced at the governor’s Monday press conference that the state will begin releasing COVID-19 case data by zip code. “It should be […]
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Health director says Lake County ‘not at peak yet’ as COVID-19 cases increase to 819
The executive health director in Lake County said that the county has not yet reached the peak of the coronavirus crisis as cases reached 819, including 17 deaths on Monday. The Lake County Health Department reported 63 new cases of coronavirus and three new deaths since Sunday. This brings the total number of Lake County […]
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Illinois coronavirus cases increase to over 12,000, including 307 deaths
Illinois state officials said that coronavirus cases have increased by over a 1,000 with 33 new deaths in the past day. The Illinois Department of Public Health said the state’s COVID-19 total has reached 12,262 cases and 307 deaths. The number of people tested so far is at 62,942, data shows. So far, Illinois has […]
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Illinois coronavirus cases rise to 11,256 with 274 deaths
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced child care assistance for essential workers as 899 new coronavirus cases and 31 new deaths were reported in the past day. The Illinois Department of Public Health said the state’s COVID-19 total has reached 11,256 cases and 274 deaths. The number of people tested so far is at 58,983, data […]
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Man sentenced to 5 years in prison for Christmas Eve home burglary in Algonquin
A 35-year-old man was sentenced to five years in prison after he burglarized a home in Algonquin on Christmas Eve in 2018, prosecutors said. Charles N. Hall, 35, of the 100 block of Washburn Street in Elgin, was charged on July 19 with residential burglary, a Class 1 felony, and theft between $500-$10,000, a Class […]