A person was left critically injured and had to be flown to the hospital after a crash involving an SUV and a semi-truck on Interstate 90 near Marengo Saturday morning. The Hampshire Fire Protection District and Illinois State Police responded around 6:59 a.m. Saturday to westbound Interstate 90 near the 39.5 mile marker near Marengo […]

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Lake County sheriff’s canine bites suspect fleeing after allegedly committing tavern burglary near Grayslake
A Lake County sheriff’s canine bit a suspect who was fleeing from deputies after allegedly burglarizing a tavern near Grayslake Friday morning. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 3:45 a.m. Friday to a bar in the 34000 block of Route 45 in unincorporated Grayslake for a burglar alarm. Sheriff’s deputies arrived and found the […]
2 men charged with selling fentanyl-laced cocaine to undercover informant in McHenry County
Two men from Cook County were arrested after they allegedly sold fentanyl-laced cocaine to an undercover informant in McHenry County. Ivan E. Ruiz, 36, of Cicero, and Jorge Barajas, 43, of Chicago Ridge, were charged with two counts of manufacturing or delivery of cocaine, two counts of manufacturing or delivery of fentanyl, two counts of […]
Man left seriously injured, trapped inside car following head-on crash near Harvard
Authorities say a man was left seriously injured and trapped in a car and a woman was also injured following a head-on crash near Harvard Friday evening. The Harvard Fire Protection District and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 9:13 p.m. Friday to the area of Route 23 and North Olbrich Road in unincorporated Harvard […]
Parolee runs away from officers before tripping and falling, dropping loaded gun in Zion
Authorities say a parolee tried running away from police officers but tripped and fell, causing him to drop a loaded gun onto the ground in Zion. Lakendis B. Glaspie, 29, of Zion, was charged with possession of a firearm by a repeat felony offender, felon in possession of a weapon enhanced, three counts of aggravated […]
Man charged after allegedly offering $2,000 to woman to have sex with her child in McHenry County
A man is facing felony charges after court documents say he left a voicemail for a woman in Crystal Lake offering to pay $2,000 to have sex with her juvenile daughter. Alexander W. Maegdlin, 29, of West Dundee, was charged with obscene message enhanced, two counts of phone harassment and transmitting an obscene message. A […]
Ravinia Festival in Highland Park announces $75 million renovation of its venues, 36-acre park
Ravinia, North America’s longest-running outdoor music festival, has announced a $75 million multi-year renovation of its 36-acre park and venues in Highland Park. The organization said beloved, iconic features of Ravinia — from the early-20th-century Prairie School architecture to the manicured lawn — will be “meticulously preserved for future generations” while a comprehensive upgrade is […]
Prosecutors say charged school employee also sexually abused 2nd student while at Gages Lake school
A judge denied pre-trial release to a Gages Lake school employee accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student as prosecutors say a second child has come forward saying he was sexually abused by her at school. Sandra J. Pardo, 38, of Grayslake, was initially charged last week with three counts of aggravated battery, […]
Car wanted in home invasion leads police on nearly 20-minute pursuit through Waukegan
A suspect wanted on warrants and driving a car linked to a home invasion led deputies on a nearly 20-minute chase through Waukegan before being arrested Thursday evening. A Lake County sheriff’s deputy was in the area of Greenwood Avenue and Sheridan Road in Waukegan when he received an alert from a FLOCK license plate […]