Health officials say that the COVID-19 vaccine supply has dramatically increased, making it easy for everyone to get vaccinated. The Lake County Fairgrounds site is also extending its hours to better accommodate residents. The Lake County Health Department announced Tuesday that all people ages 16 and older who register on the AllVax Portal and live […]
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‘Multiple overdose deaths’: Sheriff’s office warns public after spike in laced drug deaths in McHenry County
Authorities are warning the public after a “significant number” of overdose deaths in McHenry County last week following reports of counterfeit prescription medication laced with fentanyl. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Task Force has seen an increase in counterfeit prescription medications containing fentanyl, according to a statement from the sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s office […]
18 years in prison for member of violent armed robbery crew that struck in Waukegan, Chicago area
A Chicago man has been sentenced to more than 18 years in federal prison for participating in a violent robbery crew that targeted Chicago area businesses, including in Waukegan. Antonio Edwards, 26, of Chicago, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and robbery charges, and a jury convicted him after a trial on charges of brandishing a firearm […]
Park City man charged with attempting to disarm police officer during arrest
A 37-year-old man is facing felony charges after he tried taking a police officer’s gun and taser during an arrest in Park City last week. Nicholas R. Weatherspoon, 37, of the 3400 block of Michael Avenue in Park City, was charged with two counts of attempting to disarm a peace officer, a Class 2 felony, […]
Lake Villa man charged with money laundering, tax fraud following large cocaine bust
A Lake Villa man was arrested after police and the ATF found him in possession of three kilos of cocaine. He was also charged with tax fraud and money laundering. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Group and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) – Downers Grove Field Office & Chicago […]
Bystander held down, beaten after confronting two men who made inappropriate comments to children
A bystander who confronted two men that made inappropriate comments toward two juvenile girls was held down and beaten Friday in Woodstock, police said. Jamaine B. Craft Jr., 37, of Woodstock, and Johnny J. Hendrix, 27, of Rockford, were both charged with aggravated battery in a public place, a Class 3 felony, and mob action, […]
COVID-19 vaccine appointment slots available at McHenry County’s two mass vaccination sites
Two mass vaccination centers, one in McHenry and another in Crystal Lake, both have available appointments this week for the COVID-19 vaccine which is open to all McHenry County residents. The McHenry site was opened in February and is located at a former Kmart store at 1900 North Richmond Road. The Crystal Lake site was […]
Woman allegedly attacked two security guards at Northwestern McHenry Hospital
A Wonder Lake woman was arrested by police after she allegedly kicked a security guard in the head and punched another guard in the head at Northwestern Hospital in McHenry. Amanda L. Bunday, 44, of the 8500 block of Acorn Path in Wonder Lake, was charged with five counts of aggravated battery of a peace […]
Murder charges filed against man wanted for shooting and killing 24-year-old Gurnee man
A 21-year-old man wanted for shooting and killing a Gurnee man at a Waukegan gas station last month has been arrested and charged. Maxwell J. Murphy, 21, of the 900 block of Cordoba Court in University Park, was charged with one count of first-degree murder, according to court records. An autopsy showed that Daviontae Sims-Friar, […]