Police are searching for a man who reportedly attempted to lure a girl, who was waiting at her bus stop, into his vehicle on Monday in Crystal Lake. The Crystal Lake Police Department said that the incident occurred around 7 a.m. Monday while the juvenile was waiting for her school bus near Virginia Road and […]
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Cameras allowed for the first time as Andrew Freund appears in court in AJ Freund murder
As Andrew Freund Sr. appeared in court Tuesday morning for a status hearing, news cameras were allowed for the first time ever at the McHenry County courthouse. Freund Sr., 61, and his attorney, Special Public Defender Henry H. Sugden, appeared before McHenry County Judge Robert Wilbrant. Prosecutors filed order of protections against medical records during […]
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Police arrest man who threatened to bomb “the school” and harm others in Huntley
A homeless man who allegedly threatened to bomb “the school” and harm people was arrested after Huntley Community School District 158 officials tipped off police regarding the threat. Jonathan M. Franzen, 22, who has no permanent address, was charged with one count of disorderly conduct, a Class A misdemeanor. The Huntley Police Department was notified […]
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3 men burglarize Cary store of almost $8K in electronics, police say
For the second time in less than two months, Cary Grove Computers in Cary was burglarized. This time, three men stole electronics valued at almost $8,000, police said. The Cary Police Department responded around 5:24 a.m. Saturday to Cary Grove Computers, 115 East Main Street, for a burglar alarm that was activated. Officers discovered there […]
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Harvard firefighter dies following battle with cancer
Funeral arrangements are set for a 30-year veteran firefighter of Harvard’s fire department after he died following a battle with cancer, the fire chief said. “It is with the deepest sorrow that the Harvard Fire Protection District reports the death of one of our firefighters,” Harvard Fire Protection District Acting Chief Bryan Pierce said in […]
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Police arrest teacher for possessing child pornography at his Lake in the Hills home
A Lake in the Hills man, who is a middle school teacher in Wheeling, was arrested after police found him in possession of child pornography and said that he was also in possession of ‘unauthorized video recordings.’ Scott E. Pollack, 45, of the 5900 block of Lucerne Lane in Lake in the Hills, was charged […]
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Man charged with attempted murder, home invasion after 29-year-old stabbed in Crystal Lake
A man has been charged with numerous felonies, including attempted murder and home invasion, after a 29-year-old man was stabbed and left in serious condition Thursday in Crystal Lake. Michael A. Vrba, 35, of Crystal Lake, was charged with attempted first-degree murder, home invasion, residential burglary, aggravated domestic battery and two counts of aggravated battery. […]
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Fire destroys home in Bull Valley, fire officials say
An investigation is underway after a well-involved house fire left the structure a total loss Thursday evening in Bull Valley, fire officials said. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded around 6:52 p.m. Thursday to the 9700 block of West Bull Valley Road in Bull Valley for a report of a structure fire. The first arriving unit […]
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29-year-old man flown to hospital by Flight For Life after stabbing near Crystal Lake
A 29-year-old was flown by a Flight For Life medical helicopter after he was stabbed at a home in unincorporated Crystal Lake Thursday morning. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 6:22 a.m. Thursday to the 6000 block of Acorn Court in unincorporated Crystal Lake to assist the fire department on a medical call. Deputies […]