A fundraiser has been started for a Winthrop Harbor firefighter — a father to three children — that was struck by an SUV while riding his motorcycle to work on Saturday. He sustained critical injuries. Ayman Reffat, who is a Kenosha, Wisconsin resident, was on his way to his shift at the Winthrop Harbor Fire […]
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Man suffers life-threatening injuries after crashing car, jumping off bridge on I-90 near Huntley
State police say a man suffered life-threatening injuries after he crashed his car into a wall and then jumped from a bridge onto Interstate 90 near Huntley. The Illinois State Police responded around 8:57 a.m. Saturday to Interstate 90 near milepost 46.75 for a report of a vehicle crash. Illinois State Police Trooper Omoayena Williams […]
Garage fire spreads to two homes in Wonder Lake
A garage burned to the ground and spread to two homes, leaving one uninhabitable, Saturday afternoon in Wonder Lake, fire officials said. The Wonder Lake Fire Protection District and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 4:30 p.m. Saturday to the 2900 block of East Chestnut Drive for a report of a structure fire. Firefighters arrived […]
Plea deal nets man 36 days in jail for child pornography possession in Crystal Lake
A former Crystal Lake man accepted a plea deal and was sentenced to probation and 36 days in jail for possessing videos of children being sexually assaulted. Andrew E. Alexander, 26, of the 1200 block of Fordham Drive in Glendale Heights, was indicted on 20 counts of possession of child pornography. The Crystal Lake Police […]
Authorities identify 32-year-old man found dead in Marengo house fire
The coroner’s office has identified a 32-year-old man who was found dead inside a Marengo house fire that also left several animals dead Saturday. Nicholas Andersen, 32, of Marengo, was identified as the victim by McHenry County Coroner Michael Rein. An autopsy is being scheduled for early this week. The Marengo Fire Protection District responded […]
Numerous ambulances called to eight-vehicle crash in Riverwoods
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 […]
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 […]