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U.S. Olympic ski jumper and McHenry resident killed in motorcycle crash remembered for humor, compassionate heart

A U.S. Olympic ski jumper from McHenry who died in a motorcycle crash is being laid to rest Saturday as his family remembers him for his “extraordinary athletic accomplishments.” The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Bull Valley Police Department and McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 5:35 p.m. Monday to the 1000 block of Cherry […]

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Police say U.S. Olympic ski jumper who died in McHenry County motorcycle crash was traveling at high rate of speed

Police say the U.S. Olympic ski jumper from McHenry who died in a motorcycle crash in Bull Valley was reported to be traveling at a high speed when he lost control and crashed. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Bull Valley Police Department and McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 5:35 p.m. Monday to the […]

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McHenry resident and U.S. Olympic ski jumper dies following motorcycle crash in Bull Valley

A U.S. Olympic ski jumper, who lived in McHenry, died after he was rushed to the hospital following a motorcycle crash in Bull Valley Monday evening, authorities said. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Bull Valley Police Department and McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 5:35 p.m. Monday to the 1000 block of Cherry Valley […]

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Coroner identifies elderly man found dead by Woodstock firefighters responding to brush fire in Bull Valley

The coroner has identified an 83-year-old man who was found deceased and burned by Woodstock firefighters who were responding to a brush fire call in Bull Valley. An autopsy was performed Monday on the victim, identified as Donald Metivier, 83, of Bull Valley, according to McHenry County Coroner Dr. Michael Rein. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District […]

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Elderly man found dead by Woodstock firefighters called to brush fire in Bull Valley

Police are investigating after Woodstock firefighters responding to a brush fire call found an elderly man deceased and burned in Bull Valley Thursday afternoon. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded around 3 p.m. Thursday to the 400 block of Cold Springs Road in Bull Valley for a brush fire. Bull Valley Chief of Police Tracy Dickens […]

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Juvenile flown to hospital, 3 others hospitalized after two-vehicle crash near McHenry

Police say a juvenile was flown to the hospital and three others, including a second juvenile, were also transported to the hospital after a reckless vehicle hit a pickup truck near McHenry. The Bull Valley Police Department, McHenry Township Fire Protection District and the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 3:35 p.m. Friday to the […]

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Child from McHenry County among dozens of victims groomed into making child pornography by California man

A California man has been charged after police say he groomed and obtained child pornography from over 100 children on social media, including a child victim from McHenry County. The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force received a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding an online account that was uploading […]

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Bull Valley businessman released from prison after serving less than 15 years for attempted murder of his wife

A businessman convicted of trying to kill his wife in an hours-long attack at their mansion in Bull Valley in 2004 has been released from prison after serving less than 15 years. The Northwest Herald first reported Monday morning of the release of 80-year-old Billy J. Cox. Court records show Cox was convicted of attempted […]