At least six ambulances were called to the scene of a crash that involved eight vehicles and left some people trapped in their cars Saturday in Riverwoods. The Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District and Riverwoods Police Department responded around 12 p.m. Saturday to the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Deerfield Road in Riverwoods. The crash happened […]
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Man, multiple animals found dead after becoming trapped in Marengo house fire
Firefighters found a male victim and multiple animals dead early Saturday morning following a well-engulfed house fire in Marengo, officials said. The Marengo Fire Protection District responded around 4:30 a.m. Saturday to the 400 block of North Hale Street in Marengo for a report of a structure fire. Marengo Fire Protection District Chief John Kimmel […]
Some COVID-19 vaccination sites in Lake, McHenry counties begin transitioning to walk-in appointments
As supply begins to exceed demand, some COVID-19 vaccinations sites in Lake and McHenry counties are beginning to transition to serve walk-ins. The Lake County Health Department announced on Friday that the Lake County Fairgrounds site, located at 1060 East Peterson Road in Grayslake, will offer walk-in vaccinations starting Saturday. The walk-in hours for the […]
Texas man arrested after buying new car with stolen identity in Deerfield, then calling 911 on himself
A Texas man was arrested after he allegedly bought a Dodge Durango using someone else’s identity in Deerfield and then called 911 to falsely report the vehicle had been stolen. Dustin S. Fell, 35, of the 200 block of Firefield Road in New Braunfels, Texas, was charged with theft between $10,000 and $100,000, false alarm […]
‘Shameful and cruel’: Food pantry vandalized in Crystal Lake, police say
A food pantry that is open to the community 24/7 in Crystal Lake was vandalized earlier this week, police said, calling the incident “shameful and cruel.” The pantry is located at Canterbury Elementary School, located at 875 Canterbury Drive in Crystal Lake. The Crystal Lake Police Department and school officials said the incident happened late […]
Lake County Sheriff’s Office releases photo, name for new police canine
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office released a photo of their newest canine named “Danno,” which was the chosen winning name submitted by a fifth-grader from Barrington. The sheriff’s office introduced Canine Danno Friday morning and said they were excited to announce he is officially the newest sheriff’s office recruit. Danno is a 20-month-old male German […]
Harvard man gets 10 days in jail for dropping child onto concrete while fleeing police
A Harvard man who was carrying a child and dropped the kid onto the concrete while running from the police has been sentenced to 10 days in jail. Eloy A. Salazar, 22, of the 200 block of West Harrison Street in Harvard, was charged with one count of causing a child to be endangered and […]
Sheriff’s office warns farmers in McHenry County following string of farm tractor GPS thefts
The sheriff’s office is warning farmers in McHenry County after several thefts of farm tractor GPS units in the area, officials said. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the thefts. The sheriff’s office said that the suspect or suspects are specifically targeting John Deere Starfire GPS Receivers. These GPS receivers were […]
Man with 6 DUI convictions once again charged with DUI after Lake in the Hills crash, police say
A Harvard man who has six previous DUI convictions has been charged again with DUI after he crashed into a car in Lake in the Hills and fled the scene, police said. Mathew S. Berry, 44, of the 3700 block of Hawthorne Road in Harvard, was charged with two counts of aggravated driving under the […]