The owner of the Trump Truth Store in Huntley, which was closed down in July following an eviction case, launched her new retail store in Crystal Lake with a soft opening Saturday. The Trump Truth Store “pre-opened” on Saturday, selling apparel, cups, mugs, posters, flags and other memorabilia related to President Donald Trump. The new store […]
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Sam Borcia is the CEO and Publisher of Lake and McHenry County Scanner based in Libertyville, 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].
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Child hospitalized with moderate injuries after ATV rolls over off roadway in Wonder Lake
A child was hospitalized with moderate injuries after he lost control of his ATV and it rolled over off the roadway in Wonder Lake, fire officials said. The Wonder Lake Fire Protection District, McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and Wonder Lake Police Department responded around 4 p.m. Thursday to the 3500 block of Westwood Drive in […]
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1 hospitalized after crash leaves car lodged underneath semi-tractor-trailer truck on I-294 near Deerfield
One person was transported to the hospital with injuries after an SUV crashed into a semi-tractor-trailer truck, with the car becoming lodged underneath the trailer, on Interstate 294 near Deerfield. The Illinois State Police and Northbrook Fire Department responded around 10:11 a.m. Wednesday to Interstate 294 at the 52.75 mile post in Deerfield for a […]
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Suspect in custody after allegedly attempting to murder woman found critically injured in Beach Park
Deputies have arrested a suspect who they say attempted to murder a woman who was found unresponsive and rushed to the hospital in critical condition in Beach Park Friday afternoon. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 2:40 p.m. Friday to the 9900 block of Michigan Boulevard in Beach Park for a report of a […]
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State’s attorney declines to file charges after Spring Grove child died following dental procedure in Grayslake
The state’s attorney has declined to file charges after a 17-year-old Spring Grove died after becoming unresponsive during wisdom teeth removal at a dental office in Grayslake. The Grayslake Fire Protection District and Grayslake Police Department responded around 8:30 a.m. on July 21 to Northern Lakes Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Center, 785 East Washington Street […]
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Coroner releases identity of man who died after being struck by car while trying to cross Route 120 in McHenry
The coroner has released the identity of a 64-year-old man who died after he tried crossing the street and was hit by a car on Route 120 in McHenry Thursday evening. The McHenry Police Department and McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 5:20 p.m. Thursday to the area of Route 120, also known as […]
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FedEx driver charged with fleeing scene after fatally hitting Mundelein woman crossing street in Gurnee
Police announced charges against a FedEx driver for fleeing the scene after he hit a Mundelein woman with his truck, leaving her to die, while he was allegedly using an electronic device in Gurnee. The Gurnee Police Department and Gurnee Fire Department responded around 8:04 p.m. on April 2 to the area of Delany Road […]
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Man caught selling cocaine and guns in Lake and Cook counties following undercover local, federal investigation
An investigation has led to the arrest of a 26-year-old man who authorities say was trafficking cocaine and firearms while unknowingly selling them to undercover officers in Lake and Cook counties. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Group (SIG) worked with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) – Chicago Field Division […]
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‘The worst kind of exploitation’: Deerfield man found with horrific child sex abuse material, allegedly discussed sex assault online
Detectives have arrested a Deerfield man after they say he was found with dozens of sexually explicit videos and photos of children and discussed online with others about the sexual assault of children. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office received a tip from a social media provider indicating a device in Lake County possessed suspected child […]