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Driver of Amazon semi-trailer killed after fiery rollover crash on Interstate 94 near Wadsworth

The driver of an Amazon semi-trailer was killed Monday morning after his truck rolled over and caught fire on Interstate 94 near Wadsworth. The Newport Fire Protection District and Illinois State Police responded around 5:22 a.m. Monday to Interstate 94 south of Wadsworth Road in Wadsworth for a vehicle crash with injuries. Fire crews arrived […]

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Multiple apartments uninhabitable after building fire in McHenry that left firefighter injured

A firefighter was injured and residents in four units of an apartment building were displaced following a fire in McHenry Sunday morning. The McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 7:45 a.m. Sunday to the 700 block of North Mill Street in McHenry for a report of a structure fire. Police and firefighters arrived to […]

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Algonquin-based School District 300 says board members and staff have faced threats, abuse over COVID-19 plans

The president of the board for Algonquin-based School District 300 said employees and board members in the district have faced threats and abuse since the beginning of the school year. District 300 Board President Dr. David Scarpino began the board of education’s Tuesday meeting detailing the abuse and threats. Since the start of the school […]

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‘Shoes for Freedom’ demonstration against vaccine mandate held at Crystal Lake school’s administration office

A demonstration held at Crystal Lake Elementary School District 47’s administrative office against vaccine and testing mandates in schools has gone viral on social media. The demonstration took place last Sunday and involved dozens of pairs of shoes left at the front entrance to the building. Most of the shoes left had notes underneath them […]

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Elgin man dies following crash that also left Marengo woman dead in unincorporated Marengo

An Elgin man has died following a two-vehicle crash that left a Marengo woman dead and another woman in critical condition near Marengo on Wednesday. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Marengo Police Department, Marengo Fire and Rescue Districts, Woodstock Fire Protection District and Huntley Fire Protection District responded around 4:54 p.m. Wednesday to Route 23 […]

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Lake County Sheriff gives tribute to late K-9 Diesel, awards dozens of sheriff’s office employees

Over five dozen Lake County Sheriff’s Office employees were awarded at a ceremony Thursday afternoon where officials also paid tribute to Canine Diesel, who suddenly died of cancer last month. Sheriff John D. Idleburg presented the awards in the sheriff’s training room to employees who performed brave, heroic and life-saving acts. Idleburg started the ceremony […]

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Police warn parents of TikTok trends that involve students stealing property, battering school staff members

Police in McHenry County are warning parents about new TikTok challenges that involve students stealing or damaging school property and battering school staff. A recent TikTok challenge called “devious licks” encourages kids to steal or damage property while recording their actions and posting the recording online, the Cary Police Department said in a statement. “In […]