A judge sentenced a drug dealer to 16 years in prison for homicide for selling fentanyl-laced drugs to a 43-year-old man, causing his death at a motel near Marengo. Ladell D. Walker Sr., 48, of Elgin, was charged in November 2023 with one count of drug-induced homicide, a Class X felony. Prosecutors said that an […]
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‘Kind heart’: Funeral services held for Spring Grove teen, recent Grant HS grad who died in high-speed crash in Richmond
Funeral services were held for an 18-year-old from Spring Grove, who was a recent Grant High School graduate known for his “kind heart and easy smile,” after he died in a high-speed fiery crash in Richmond. Richmond Police Chief Ciro Cetrangolo said a Richmond police officer was conducting an unrelated traffic stop around 7:37 p.m. […]
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Wanted suspect ‘trucked’ police officer like a ‘football player’ while resisting arrest at Scoop festival in Waukegan
A wanted suspect who was spotted by police attending the Scoop festival in Waukegan last weekend “trucked” a police officer “like a football player” while resisting arrest, prosecutors said. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Colleen McConnell said an officer was patrolling Scoop the Loop in the area of Genesse Street and Water Street in Waukegan […]
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Suspect in custody after stolen vehicle leads police on 120 mph pursuit through McHenry County, ends in fiery crash
A suspect was taken into custody after a chase involving a stolen car, reaching speeds of 120 mph, that went through McHenry County and ended in Wisconsin with the car crashing early Saturday morning. A McHenry County Sheriff’s Office deputy was on patrol around 2:50 a.m. Saturday when he spotted a vehicle speeding and driving […]
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Firefighters rescue dog, birds after fire sends flames erupting from house in Lake in the Hills
Firefighters rescued a dog and birds after a fire broke out and sent flames from a house, leaving the residents homeless, in Lake in the Hills Friday evening, fire officials said. The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District and Lake in the Hills Police Department responded around 8:22 p.m. Friday to the 1100 block […]
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Woman released after being charged in cold case 25 years after dead infant was found dumped in Round Lake Beach
A woman was released from custody after being charged with manslaughter in a cold case where her newborn infant was found dead in a bag in a dumpster behind a grocery store in Round Lake Beach in 2001. Jennifer Lebron, 48, of Lake Villa, was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the […]
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Driver arrested after crashing into vehicle, trying to flee and causing secondary rollover crash in North Chicago
A driver was arrested after police say he crashed into another vehicle and fled the scene and then soon after caused another crash where he rolled his car over in North Chicago. The North Chicago Fire Department and North Chicago Police Department responded around 6:54 p.m. on July 7 to the area of 11th Street […]
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‘Brought death to our county’: Drug trafficker accused of selling almost 300 fake pills laced with fentanyl in McHenry County
A drug trafficker was arrested following a lengthy undercover investigation after prosecutors say he “brought death” into McHenry County by selling almost 300 counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl. Aaron D. Johnson, 30, of Crystal Lake, was charged with manufacturing or delivery of 100-400 grams of cocaine, manufacturing or delivery of 15-100 grams of heroin, manufacturing […]
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‘Serious safety risk’: City files lawsuit against Thompson Appliance in Woodstock seeking to demolish collapsed building
The city has filed a lawsuit against Thompson Appliance in Woodstock to force the demolition of the building that remains following a collapse in December, saying the owner has not made progress on the “serious” safety issue. The City of Woodstock announced Friday they have filed a legal action with the McHenry County Circuit Court […]