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Prosecutors say 2 kilograms of fentanyl found in truck in Cary is one of largest busts in McHenry County history

Prosecutors say two kilograms of fentanyl, worth $200,000, found during a traffic stop in Cary last month is one of the largest fentanyl busts in McHenry County history. Patricio Rosales-Diaz, 43, of Palatine, and Joaquin R. Montano-Martinez, 28, of Mexico, were both charged with manufacturing or delivering fentanyl over 900 grams, a Class X felony, […]

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11-year-old cited after bringing BB gun, butterfly knife to elementary school in Harvard

Police responded to an elementary school in Harvard after an 11-year-old boy brought a BB gun and a butterfly knife to school, authorities said. The Harvard Police Department was dispatched around 2:15 p.m. last Wednesday to Jefferson Elementary School, 1200 North Jefferson Street in Harvard. Harvard Chief of Police Tyson A. Bauman said it was […]

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NWS upgrades Lake and McHenry counties to winter weather advisory ahead of 4-7 inches of snow possible

The National Weather Service has upgraded Lake County and McHenry County to a winter weather advisory ahead of possibly up to seven inches of snow Thursday into Friday. A winter storm watch was issued Wednesday morning for Lake, McHenry, Winnebago and Boone counties. The National Weather Service (NWS) later Wednesday afternoon issued a winter weather […]

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Grayslake woman charged with insurance fraud for allegedly falsely reporting car stolen in McHenry

A Grayslake woman has been arrested after she allegedly committed insurance fraud by falsely reporting her husband’s vehicle stolen in McHenry, court records show. Lauren D. Porras, 28, of Grayslake, was charged with insurance fraud over $10,000, a Class 2 felony, and false report of offense, a Class 4 felony. A criminal complaint filed in […]

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‘We will never forget you’: Gurnee Police Department announces death of retired canine

The Gurnee Police Department said they are deeply saddened to report that one of their retired police canines, who had seven years of service, has died. The department made the announcement Tuesday evening, announcing that canine Hunter passed away. Hunter retired in September 2021 after a seven-year career. He was deployed 903 times for detection […]

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Residents uncooperative with investigators after gunmen open fire on their house in Beach Park

Sheriff’s officials say victims were uncooperative with investigators after gunmen fired shots at their home in Beach Park Tuesday evening. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday to the 38000 block of North Manor Avenue in Beach Park for a report of shots fired. Sheriff’s deputies arrived and located a home that […]