An Algonquin man has been charged with murder after prosecutors say he shot another man multiple times, killing him, during an argument along Metra tracks in Kane County. Brian Hurtado, 20, of Algonquin, was charged with four counts of first-degree murder, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and possession of a firearm by a street […]
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‘Bun-believably excited’: New Portillo’s restaurant in Algonquin to open next week, company announces
Portillo’s 46th restaurant in Illinois will open its doors next week in Algonquin, the company announced. The fast-casual food chain is best known for its Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, char-grilled burgers, fresh salads and famous chocolate cake. The new 7,800-square-foot restaurant, located at 1801 South Randall Road near Corporate Parkway in Algonquin, officially […]
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Inmate pronounced dead after being found unresponsive in cell at McHenry County Jail
A 51-year-old man has died after he was found unresponsive in his cell Tuesday morning while being held in the McHenry County Jail in Woodstock. A corrections officer was conducting routine cell checks around 6:50 a.m. Tuesday at the McHenry County Adult Correctional Facility, 2200 North Seminary Avenue in Woodstock. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office […]
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McHenry County Sheriff’s Office announces addition of Canine Enzo, agency’s newest police dog
The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrival of Enzo, a new police canine who will be working for the department after he graduated from training last week. McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Canine Enzo, a German Shepherd, graduated from a training program on Friday. The eight-week canine program was attended by Enzo and his handler, […]
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Woman charged with trying to buy brand new car using bad check in McHenry while on probation for theft
A Cary woman has been charged with trying to pass a $35,000 bad check for a brand new car in McHenry while she was on probation for selling a rented skid steer to a man. Margret A. Taylor, 51, of Cary, was charged with deceptive practice through use of bad checks, a Class 4 felony. […]
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3 migrants wanted for scamming elderly woman out of more than $20K arrested in Crystal Lake
Authorities say three migrants were arrested in Crystal Lake on Thursday after being wanted for scamming an elderly woman out of over $20,000 in DuPage County. Miguel Pena-Gomez, 43, Liliana Nagles-Cuesta, 49, and Angela Posada-Acosta, 45, are charged with one count of theft by deception involving a victim over 60, a Class 2 felony. The […]
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50 days in jail for drunk driver who fled from rollover crash that left victim injured, trapped near McHenry
A man was sentenced to 50 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to driving drunk and fleeing the scene of a rollover crash that left a victim injured and trapped near McHenry. Mark S. Derengowski, 31, of McHenry, was charged in July 2022 with one count of leaving the scene of an accident with […]
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69-year-old man found dead after walking back home from buying groceries in Johnsburg
Police say a man was found dead outside of a building several hours after he suffered an apparent medical event on his way home from buying groceries in Johnsburg. The Johnsburg Police Department and McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 7:12 a.m. Tuesday to the 2200 block of Johnsburg Road in Johnsburg for a […]
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2 men seriously injured, flown to hospital after multi-vehicle crash leaves semi-tanker rolled over near Woodstock
Two men were seriously injured and flown to the hospital after a semi-tanker rolled over during a multi-vehicle crash that shut down Route 14 near Woodstock Friday afternoon. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 12:32 p.m. Friday to Route 14 and Hughes Road in unincorporated Woodstock for a report of […]