A former employee has been sentenced to probation after she pleaded guilty to stealing $35,000 from a dental office in Algonquin by paying herself extra wages and bonuses. Linda L. Miller, 61, of Hampshire, was charged in April 2021 with financial institution fraud and theft over $10,000, both Class 2 felonies. A criminal complaint filed […]
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Community raising money for woman left homeless after fire that killed her 2 dogs in Algonquin
The community has raised over $5,000 for a woman who was left homeless after a fire damaged two townhomes and left her two dogs dead in Algonquin on Thanksgiving Day. The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District responded around 11:57 a.m. Thursday to the 0-100 block of Cedar Grove Court in Algonquin for a […]
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2 dogs die after being rescued from fire that damaged 2 townhomes in Algonquin on Thanksgiving Day
Firefighters rescued two dogs that died despite lifesaving measures after a fire left two townhomes uninhabitable on Thanksgiving Day in Algonquin. The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District responded around 11:57 a.m. Thursday to the 0-100 block of Cedar Grove Court in Algonquin for a report of a structure fire. Algonquin-Lake in the Hills […]
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Algonquin man charged with fatally shooting victim during argument on Metra tracks in Kane County
An Algonquin man has been charged with murder after prosecutors say he shot another man multiple times, killing him, during an argument along Metra tracks in Kane County. Brian Hurtado, 20, of Algonquin, was charged with four counts of first-degree murder, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and possession of a firearm by a street […]
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‘Bun-believably excited’: New Portillo’s restaurant in Algonquin to open next week, company announces
Portillo’s 46th restaurant in Illinois will open its doors next week in Algonquin, the company announced. The fast-casual food chain is best known for its Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, char-grilled burgers, fresh salads and famous chocolate cake. The new 7,800-square-foot restaurant, located at 1801 South Randall Road near Corporate Parkway in Algonquin, officially […]
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Busy roadway shut down all day after semi-tractor trailer rolls over, spills load in Algonquin
Officials say a semi-tractor trailer rolled over and spilled asphalt shavings all over the roadway, resulting in an hours-long road closure in Algonquin Monday. The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District and Algonquin Police Department responded around 11:40 a.m. Monday to Algonquin Road near Main Street for a rollover crash. Algonquin Police Department Sgt. […]
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Bus aide charged with felonies for allegedly striking 7-year-old special ed student in head in Algonquin
A bus aide, who has since resigned, has been charged with felonies after she allegedly struck a 7-year-old special ed student in the head on a bus in Algonquin. Joyce C. McFadden, 75, of Huntley, was charged with aggravated battery in a public place, a Class 3 felony. The Algonquin Police Department Campus Resource Officer […]
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Employees safely evacuate after fire breaks out, sending flames through roof of manufacturing plant in Lake in the Hills
All employees evacuated safely after a fire broke out at a manufacturing plant in Lake in the Hills, sending heavy flames through the roof Monday afternoon. The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District responded around 4:38 p.m. Monday to AFC Materials Group, 14 Walter Court in Lake in the Hills, for a report of […]
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Woman faces up to 60 years in prison after pleading guilty to murdering elderly couple in Algonquin
A woman faces up to 60 years in prison after she pleaded guilty but mentally ill to stabbing an elderly couple to death inside their house in Algonquin. Arin M. Fox, 42, of Algonquin, was charged in November 2020 with four counts of first-degree murder, aggravated battery to a victim older than 60, domestic battery […]