Good Samaritans, a police officer, firefighters and paramedics were honored for coming together to save the life of a man who collapsed and was unresponsive at the Walmart in Woodstock. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District said they responded with the Woodstock Police Department on February 11 to the Walmart, 1275 Lake Avenue. Fire officials said a […]
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Teenager charged with driving drugged, recklessly in rollover crash that left 4 other teenagers injured near Huntley
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with driving drugged and recklessly after causing a rollover crash that left four other teenagers hospitalized near Huntley. Dylan J. O’Boyle, 17, of Algonquin, was charged with aggravated driving under the influence causing great bodily harm, aggravated reckless driving causing great bodily harm, cannabis concentration within two hours of […]
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‘Freak accident’: Man pushed his wife out of way before being hit, seriously injured by car that crashed into Crystal Lake restaurant
A man who was eating at a restaurant in Crystal Lake pushed his wife out of the way just before he was seriously injured by a car that crashed into the business Thursday evening. The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department and Crystal Lake Police Department responded around 5:30 p.m. Thursday to Buffalo Wings and Rings, […]
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Parolee from Lakemoor charged with committing four burglaries at homes in Woodstock, Crystal Lake
Authorities say a Lakemoor man, who is on parole for residential burglary, allegedly injured an officer while being arrested for committing four burglaries at homes near Crystal Lake and Woodstock. Scott A. Weissert, 60, of Lakemoor, was charged with four counts of residential burglary, one count of resisting a peace officer causing injury and one […]
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High winds, up to 8 inches of snow possible as Lake and McHenry counties upgraded to winter storm warning
A winter storm warning has been issued and forecasters say five to eight inches of snow are possible along with high winds in Lake and McHenry counties Saturday. The National Weather Service (NWS) initially issued a winter weather advisory Friday morning. The weather service upgraded the advisory to a winter storm warning Friday afternoon. The […]
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Warrant issued for woman who allegedly fled from police, crashed stolen car into house in Crystal Lake
A warrant has been issued for a Winnebago County woman who allegedly fled from police before crashing into multiple vehicles and a residence in Crystal Lake on Monday. Crystal Lake Deputy Police Chief Richard Neumann said officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a black Chrysler 200 sedan around 12:10 a.m. Monday. The Chrysler, […]
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NWS issues winter weather advisory ahead of 4-7 inches of snow possible in Lake, McHenry counties
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Lake and McHenry counties in anticipation of four to seven inches of snow Saturday. The National Weather Service (NWS) Friday morning issued the advisory for Lake, McHenry, Ogle, Winnebago and Boone counties. The advisory will be in effect from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. […]
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Police identify, charge suspect who vandalized candy store in downtown Huntley
Police say they have identified a suspect who vandalized a candy store in downtown Huntley by throwing a table through a storefront window Wednesday morning. The incident happened early in the morning on Wednesday at Morkes Chocolates, 11801 Main Street in Huntley. The business said they experienced a random act of vandalism while they were […]
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4 injured, some seriously, after car crashes completely through restaurant in Crystal Lake
Police say four people, some of which were seriously injured, were transported to hospitals after a vehicle crashed fully through a restaurant in Crystal Lake. The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department and Crystal Lake Police Department responded around 5:30 p.m. Thursday to Buffalo Wings and Rings, 1520 Carlemont Drive in Crystal Lake, for a vehicle […]