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Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash involving pickup truck driver who fled scene in Island Lake

An off-duty police officer tracked down a pickup truck driver who fled the scene after being involved in a crash that left a motorcyclist severely injured in Island Lake Wednesday, police said. The Wauconda Fire District and Island Lake Police Department responded around 5:15 p.m. Wednesday to Route 176 and Lakeview Drive in Island Lake […]

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Wonder Lake deputy fire chief resigns after being placed on leave amid misconduct investigation

The deputy fire chief in Wonder Lake has resigned amid an investigation after a female firefighter claimed he stalked her, threatened to publish her nude photos and threatened to get her fired. Wonder Lake Fire Protection District Deputy Chief Chris Weber was placed on administrative leave in June, sources told Lake and McHenry County Scanner. […]

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Man found guilty of trying to sexual assault former co-worker sleeping in her apartment in Woodstock

A jury convicted a man who prosecutors said attempted to sexually assault his former female co-worker after she fell asleep in her apartment in Woodstock. Daniel Cuevas, 38, of Hoffman Estates, was charged in May 2021 with criminal sexual abuse. A grand jury later indicted Cuevas on charges of attempted criminal sexual assault, attempted criminal […]

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Boat operator arrested, 2 hospitalized after nighttime boat crash on Fox River near McHenry

A boat operator was arrested for driving under the influence after driving onto shore and crashing into a guardrail, injuring two occupants, along the Fox River near McHenry. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 8:45 p.m. Monday to the area of the Snuggery River Roadhouse, 801 North River […]

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68-year-old man hospitalized with serious injuries after motorcycle crash in Harvard

A 68-year-old man was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after he crashed his motorcycle on Route 173 in Harvard Saturday evening, authorities said. The Harvard Fire Protection District and Harvard Police Department responded around 6:24 p.m. Saturday to Route 173 and Lawrence Road in Harvard for a crash with injuries. Harvard Police Chief […]

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Officer suffers serious facial injuries after being punched by arrestee at McHenry County Jail in Woodstock

A corrections officer at the McHenry County Jail suffered serious facial injuries after he was punched in the face by a man, who was arrested Sunday while out on bond for burning political signs. The Crystal Lake Police Department responded around 2:30 a.m. Sunday to The Cottage, 6 East Crystal Lake Avenue in Crystal Lake. […]