The founder of Black Lives Matter Lake County, who has since been ousted, was arrested Thursday after he allegedly went to an employee’s home near Zion, smashed a window and then tried kicking down the door. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 8:05 p.m. Thursday to a residence in the 9700 block of 17th […]
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Coroner releases identity of Woodstock man who died following crash off roadway into pole in Wonder Lake
The coroner’s office has released the identity of a Woodstock man who died at the scene after he drove off the roadway and crashed into a utility pole in Wonder Lake. The Wonder Lake Police Department and the Wonder Lake Fire Protection District responded around 2:20 p.m. on May 18 to the area of West […]
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Owner of Trump Truth Store in Crystal Lake arrested, briefly jailed after failing to appear in court for traffic case
The owner of the Trump Truth Store in Crystal Lake was arrested and jailed following a traffic stop after she failed to appear in court for a traffic case, with her saying she experienced “horrific” treatment in custody. Lisa Fleischmann, an Algonquin resident, said she was arrested on Tuesday on a traffic arrest warrant and […]
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SWAT team called after woman who sought help from passerby dragged into residence by suspect in Waukegan
A SWAT team was called and police rescued a woman who was spotted seeking help before she was dragged into a home by a wanted parolee in Waukegan Tuesday afternoon. The Waukegan Police Department responded around 12 p.m. Tuesday to the 2200 block of Walnut Street in Waukegan for a call for service. Waukegan Deputy […]
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1 injured, residents left homeless after fire engulfs rear of house and causes major damage in Lake in the Hills
One person was injured and residents were left homeless after a fire engulfed the rear of a house and caused major damage in Lake in the Hills Thursday afternoon. The Huntley Fire Protection District responded around 2:27 p.m. Thursday to the 2600 block of Waterford Lane in Lake in the Hills after receiving 911 calls reporting […]
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Woman, man both dead after head-on crash causes significant damage near Huntley
A male driver and a female driver are both dead after they were involved in a head-on crash that caused significant damage near Huntley Thursday evening, fire officials said. The Huntley Fire Protection District and Kane County Sheriff’s Office responded around 5:28 p.m. Thursday to the area of Sandwald Road and Big Timber Road in unincorporated […]
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‘Incredible person’: Funeral services being held for ‘devoted’ Waukegan mother who died in crash on I-94 near Gurnee
Funeral services are being held Thursday evening for a “devoted” Waukegan mother who died when a drunk driver crashed into a semi-truck on I-94 near Gurnee, as her family says she “left a lasting impression on everyone.” The Gurnee Fire Department, Libertyville Fire Department and Illinois State Police responded around 5:07 a.m. Saturday to Interstate […]
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Health department issues warning after rabid bat found inside home, resident exposed in McHenry County
Health officials said that a resident was exposed to a bat, which tested positive for rabies, that was found in a house in McHenry County, the first rabid bat discovery in the county this year. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) announced Thursday that a bat was found by a resident inside a home […]
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Man arrested after allegedly trying to run over his brother with pickup truck in parking lot in Antioch
Police say an Antioch man tried running over his brother with a pickup truck while the two argued in a parking lot near the former Piggly Wiggly in Antioch Tuesday afternoon. The Antioch Police Department responded around 2:10 p.m. Tuesday to the area of the former Piggly Wiggly, 460 Orchard Street, for a report of […]