A Wonder Lake man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison after he and a woman sex trafficked a 15-year-old girl in Lake County, prompting a multi-year sheriff’s investigation. The Lake County Sheriff’s Special Investigations Group in July 2019 said they were conducting a long-term investigation into the sex trafficking of a 15-year-old girl […]
Sam Borcia
Sam Borcia is the CEO and Publisher of Lake and McHenry County Scanner based in Gurnee, Illinois. His focus is reporting on local news covering crime, government, traffic and more around Lake County, Illinois and McHenry County, Illinois. Sam founded Lake and McHenry County Scanner in January 2012 and has extensive experience covering news. His reporting has garnered coverage by major national and international outlets. He graduated from DePaul University in Chicago. You can get in touch with Sam by emailing [email protected].
Posted inLocal News
Funeral services set for U.S. Marine veteran who died in boat crash on Fox River near McHenry as homicide suspect appears in court
Funeral services have been announced for a U.S. Marine veteran, who “left this world far too soon,” after she died in a boat crash on the Fox River near McHenry as the alleged speeding, drunk driver in the case appeared in court on Tuesday. A visitation for family and friends is set to be held […]
Posted inLocal News
CEO of Vista Health System in Waukegan suddenly resigns amid ongoing financial trouble at hospital system
The CEO of Vista Health System suddenly announced her resignation on Tuesday after serving just over a year at the hospital system, which is facing ongoing financial issues. Vista Health System Chief Executive Officer Kim Needham made the announcement to members of the board and staff in an email on Tuesday. She said it was […]
Posted inLocal News
Victim jumps from balcony to safety after being stabbed allegedly by brother-in-law who was ‘lying in wait’ in McHenry
A victim was stabbed with a butcher knife, allegedly by his brother-in-law, who was “lying in wait” before the attack, forcing the victim to leap from a balcony to safety in McHenry Monday evening. Fernando Contreras-Galvan, 34, of McHenry, was charged with aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony, and aggravated battery causing great bodily […]
Posted inLocal News
‘His laughter was contagious’: Coroner identifies man who went missing, was found dead along river in Libertyville
The coroner has released the identity and cause of death for a 30-year-old man who was found dead along the Des Plaines River in Libertyville after being reported missing, as his family says they will “desperately miss” him. Julian Newman, 30, of Evanston, was found dead and recovered by emergency crews along the shoreline of […]
Posted inLocal News
Former Waukegan police officer charged with stalking woman, publicly calling on ICE agents to arrest her
A former Waukegan police officer, who was previously convicted of sexually abusing a child, is facing charges for allegedly stalking a woman and calling for ICE to arrest her, saying she was potentially not a U.S. citizen. Willis K. Baird, 55, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, was charged last week with one count of stalking, a Class […]
Posted inLocal News
1 critically injured, flown to hospital after crash involving semi-truck that seriously injured second victim near Woodstock
One person was flown to the hospital with critical, life-threatening injuries and another person was seriously injured after a crash involving a car and a semi-truck that shut down Route 14 for hours near Woodstock Monday. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District and the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 2:55 p.m. Monday to the intersection of […]
Posted inLocal News
‘No regard for human life’: 80 years in prison for gunman in gas station robbery, shooting that left clerk injured in Marengo
One of two gunmen was sentenced to 80 years in prison on Monday for shooting a gas station clerk during a robbery in Marengo despite the victim complying with the gunmen, showing “no regard for human life.” Walter R. Moran, 32, of Cicero, was convicted of armed robbery, armed violence and aggravated battery following a […]
Posted inLocal News
Worker flown to hospital after falling from roof of home in Crystal Lake
A man in his 30s, who was reportedly a worker, was flown to a trauma center after fire officials say he fell from the roof of a home in Crystal Lake. The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department responded around 8:12 p.m. on July 26 to the 1000 block of Coventry Lane in Crystal Lake for […]