A 38-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly neglecting an elderly woman and threatening to kill her while being her caretaker in Marengo, court records show. Ryan I. Giner, 38, of Marengo, was charged with abuse or neglect by a caregiver, a Class 3 felony, and attempted disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. A criminal complaint filed […]
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UpRising Bakery in Lake in the Hills will stay open after raising over $30K following previous closure announcement
UpRising Bakery and Cafe in Lake in the Hills, which announced they were closing due to low sales after being the victim of a hate crime, now says they will remain open after raising over $30,000. The business said in a statement earlier this month that it would close its doors on March 31. Corinna […]
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Lake Villa man charged with attempted murder in shootings of occupied police cars, house in McHenry
A Lake Villa man has been charged with attempted murder after he allegedly began shooting at occupied police cars in McHenry before fleeing and trying to break into nearby homes. The McHenry Police Department responded around 12:50 a.m. Friday to the 3000 block of Charlotte Avenue in McHenry for a report of a domestic disturbance […]
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Gunman in custody after shooting at police officers, trying to break into homes in McHenry
A Lake Villa man is in custody after authorities say he opened fire on a person in a vehicle and then shot multiple responding police cars in McHenry before trying to break into nearby homes. The McHenry Police Department responded around 12:50 a.m. Friday to the 3000 block of Charlotte Avenue in McHenry for a […]
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2 Lake in the Hills residents arrested after report of armed robbery at bike shop in Cook County
Two Lake in the Hills residents were arrested after police say they claimed to be armed with a gun and robbed a bike shop in Hoffman Estates on Monday. The Hoffman Estates Police Department said they responded on Monday to a report of an armed robbery at Crank Revolution Bike Shop, 1636 West Algonquin Road […]
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Over 10 years in prison for Harvard man spotted by undercover officers participating in drug deal in McHenry County
A convicted felon, who was on parole and was spotted by police committing a drug deal in McHenry County, has been sentenced to over 10 years in prison. Cameron J. Ratcliff, 40, of Harvard, was charged in March 2022 with possession of 100-400 grams of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of 100-400 grams of […]
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Woman charged with resisting arrest during traffic stop in Crystal Lake, leaving officer injured
A 35-year-old woman was charged with resisting arrest during a traffic stop, causing an officer to fall and suffer an injury in Crystal Lake, court records show. Hannah E. Sheppard, 35, of Crystal Lake, was charged with one count of resisting a peace officer causing injury, a Class 4 felony, and driving under the influence, […]
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Warrant issued for woman charged in drugging, sexual assault of young child in Woodstock
A woman has been charged with coercing a young girl, under the age of 13, to be sexually assaulted by a man after the two suspects drugged the victim in Woodstock, court records allege. Jessica Speciale, 34, of Wonder Lake, was charged with four counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, one count […]
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Young child, 2 adults transported to hospital after two-vehicle rollover crash near Woodstock
Fire officials say a young child and two adults were transported to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash that left one car rolled over near Woodstock Tuesday. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded around 12:39 p.m. Tuesday to the intersection of Route 14 and Hughes Road in unincorporated Woodstock. Woodstock Fire/Rescue District Communication Specialist Alex Vucha […]