A 13-year-old student of Marlowe Middle School in Huntley died unexpectedly Monday as the school continues to grieve with the loss, officials said. James “Jimmy” Kilanski, 13, was a student in Mrs. Stewart’s seventh grade class, according to Marlowe Middle School Principal Tony Venetico. “We are all grieving this tragic loss and offer our deepest […]
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Marengo man sentenced to 6 years in prison for possessing cocaine
A 31-year-old Marengo man found in possession of seven grams of cocaine was sentenced to six years in prison. Theodore L. King, 31, of Marengo, pleaded guilty to unlawful possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, a Class 1 felony, before McHenry County Judge Robert Wilbrandt. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office executed an arrest […]
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Cary man charged with possession of child pornography
A 24-year-old Cary man was charged with possession of child pornography after the FBI located numerous images on his electronic devices, police said. Sean M. Keady, 24, of the 400 block of Redwood Drive in Cary, was charged with three counts of possession of child pornography, a Class X felony. The Cary Police Department said […]
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McHenry man charged with predatory sexual assault of a child
A McHenry man was charged with numerous counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child who was in his care for several years, sheriff’s officials said. Ramiro Gonsalez-Garcia, 40, of the 3100 block of Lake Street in McHenry, was charged with nine counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child. The McHenry County […]
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Woodstock woman accused of dragging child, hitting him
A Woodstock woman has been charged with aggravated battery after police allege that she dragged her son by his wrist, causing him to hit his head, and also struck him with an open hand. Rebecca L. Wise, 34, of the 200 block of Dean Street in Woodstock, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery […]
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Harvard man charged with predatory sexual assault of a child
A Harvard man has been charged with predatory criminal sexual assault of a child under 13 years old, who is a family relative of his, court records show. Jose S. Nova-Rivera, 35, of the 1000 block of 9th Street in Harvard, has been charged with two counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child […]
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Man charged in overdose death of McHenry woman
A McHenry man has been charged with drug-induced homicide in the fentanyl-laced heroin death of a McHenry woman, court documents show. On February 3, a warrant was issued for Russell S. Levand, 36, of the 2200 block of Alton Drive in McHenry, charging him with drug induced homicide, a Class X felony. The McHenry County […]
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Police officer among 2 injured after head-on crash in McHenry
A police officer responding lights and sirens to a call was among two injured following a three-vehicle crash in McHenry Monday afternoon, officials said. The crash occurred around 3:48 p.m. Monday near Route 31 just south of Route 120 in McHenry, according to McHenry Deputy Police Chief Thomas Walsh. A 2001 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck […]
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Lake in the Hills police seek man who asked 2 women to expose themselves
Lake in the Hills police are seeking a man who approached women on two separate occasions and asked them to expose themselves, including one instance where the man offered a woman money. The Lake in the Hills Police Department responded around 10:22 a.m. Monday to the 1350-1370 block of Cunat Court for a report of […]