More thunderstorms capable of producing isolated tornadoes, 80 mph winds, hail and flooding are expected Tuesday evening in northeastern Illinois, including Lake and McHenry counties. The National Weather Service (NWS) said a line of storms will develop from eastern Iowa to southern Wisconsin late Tuesday afternoon. The storms will track into northern Illinois Tuesday evening […]
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Authorities identify woman found dead in apartment fire in Woodstock
The coroner’s office has identified a 68-year-old woman who was found dead after a fire in her apartment in Woodstock last week. The Woodstock Police Department and Woodstock Fire Rescue District responded around 1:43 p.m. Wednesday to the 500 block of McHenry Avenue in Woodstock for a report of a structure fire. Alex Vucha, a […]
Thunderstorms capable of producing 70 mph winds, isolated tornadoes possible for Lake and McHenry counties
Thunderstorms capable of producing isolated tornadoes, 70 mph winds, hail and flooding are expected Monday evening in northeastern Illinois, including Lake and McHenry counties. The National Weather Service (NWS) said the storms will begin late Monday afternoon into Monday evening across much of the Chicago area. The primary threat is strong, damaging winds up to […]
Police use taser on armed suspect who allegedly stabbed, slashed his father with knife in Marengo
Police had to use a taser on a man armed with a knife and physically restrained him after he allegedly slashed and stabbed his father in Marengo Sunday afternoon, authorities said. The Marengo Police Department and Marengo Fire Rescue Protection District responded around 2 p.m. Sunday to the 700 block of Lura Lane in Marengo. […]
Warrant issued after additional charges filed against suspect in kidnapping, sexually assault in Cary
Additional charges have been filed and a warrant has been issued for a man who was released from jail after police say he kidnapped his ex-girlfriend in Cary and sexually assaulted her. David Silva, 36, of the 300 block of West Green Meadows Boulevard in Streamwood, was initially charged with one count of kidnapping, one […]
1 dead, 1 in critical condition after head-on collision north of McHenry
One person was killed and a second person was critically injured after a head-on crash on Route 31 in Ringwood Saturday morning, the sheriff’s office said. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 10:24 a.m. Saturday to the area of Greenway Storage and Rental, 4408 North Route 31 in […]
Bicyclist hospitalized after being struck by Algonquin police squad car
No citations were issued after an Algonquin police officer struck and injured a bicyclist that was crossing the street in Algonquin Thursday afternoon, officials said. The incident happened around 12:15 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of South Main Street and Division Street in Algonquin, according to the Algonquin Police Department. Algonquin Deputy Police Chief Dennis […]
Citations to be dismissed against Prairie Grove restaurant following American flag dispute
The Village of Prairie Grove will be dismissing the citations against a restaurant that claims they were cited for flying the American flag, which the village has said is a “misrepresentation of the facts.” Terry Trobiani is the manager of Gianelli’s Drive-Thru, located at 3111 Route 176 in Prairie Grove, which is northeast of Crystal […]
Police searching for 16-year-old girl who went missing from Cary
Police say they are attempting to locate a 16-year-old girl who went missing from her home in Cary and has not been seen for over a week. The Cary Police Department said the missing juvenile is 16-year-old Alexia Peters. Peters was last seen voluntarily leaving her home in Cary around 12:45 p.m. on July 27, […]