A Crystal Lake man, who was an employee at a Woodstock church, has been charged with stealing between $10,000 and $100,000 from the church’s charity fund. Christopher C. Trimpe 59, of Crystal Lake, was arrested on Thursday and charged with theft, a Class 2 felony. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office said they were contacted in […]
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Flames fully engulf, destroy Algonquin home during morning fire
A fire quickly spread through an Algonquin house Thursday morning and fully engulfed the structure as firefighters were hampered by water issues. The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District, McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and Algonquin Police Department responded around 6:12 a.m. Thursday to the 200 block of East Riverview Drive in Algonquin for a […]
Judge denies motion to drop two charges against Kyle Rittenhouse, rules trial can proceed
A Wisconsin judge denied a motion filed by Kyle Rittenhouse’s lawyer to dismiss two charges against the 17-year-old and ruled that the case can proceed after probable cause was found. Rittenhouse, formerly of Antioch, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide, two counts of first-degree recklessly endangering safety, first-degree reckless homicide, attempted first-degree intentional homicide and possession […]
Jennifer Banek sworn in as the new Lake County coroner
Jennifer Banek, who defeated Howard Cooper, was sworn in as the new Lake County coroner on Tuesday and says she is eager to get to work. Lake County Chief Judge Diane Winter swore Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek into office. Banek, who was elected to her first term, was one of four countywide officials sworn […]
Paramedics, dispatchers and police officer honored for saving life of unresponsive person in Vernon Hills
Six firefighters and paramedics along with two dispatchers and a police officer were honored for all helping to save the life of a person who was unconscious and not breathing in Vernon Hills. Countryside Fire Dispatch received a 911 call for a person not breathing on October 12 in Vernon Hills, according to officials. Telecommunicators […]
Eric Rinehart sworn in as the new Lake County state’s attorney
Eric Rinehart, who defeated Michael Nerheim, was sworn in Tuesday morning as Lake County State’s Attorney and promised to reduce crime and end disparities in the courtroom. Lake County Chief Judge Diane Winter swore in Lake County State’s Attorney Eric F. Rinehart in front of nearly two dozen friends and family members at the Lake […]
72-year-old man killed after semi-truck jackknifes, rolls over near Antioch
A 72-year-old Woodstock man was killed after his semi-truck crashed into a guardrail and the trailer rolled over, spilling 25 tons of sludge near Antioch Monday morning, the sheriff’s office said. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Antioch Fire Department responded around 11:52 a.m. Monday to Route 173 and Converse Road in Antioch Township for […]
Duo charged with delivering large amount of cocaine, child endangerment in McHenry County
A man and woman are facing felony charges for selling a large quantity of cocaine to a confidential informant in Marengo while two children were inside their car during the transaction. Nyco T. Jackson, 24, of the 500 block of North Braintree Drive in Schaumburg, and Morgan N. Martino, 24, of the 1000 block of […]
Pastor at Lake Zurich school, church asked to step away following child sex abuse investigation
A pastor at Saint Francis de Sales Parish in Lake Zurich has been asked to step away while an investigation is conducted into child sexual abuse allegations. Cardinal Blase Cupich, who is the Archbishop of Chicago, wrote in a letter to the St. Francis community announcing the investigation into Father David Ryan. Ryan is accused […]