Police have charged a driver with being intoxicated after an SUV crashed into a house, sending two to the hospital, causing significant damage and leaving residents homeless in Johnsburg. The McHenry Township Fire Protection District and Johnsburg Police Department responded around 8:19 a.m. Thursday to the 2500 block of West Johnsburg Road in Johnsburg for […]
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Lengthy road closure in effect after car crashes into utility pole, leaving 1 hospitalized near Woodstock
A lengthy road closure is in effect after a car crashed into a utility pole and two people were rescued, including one who was hospitalized, near Woodstock Wednesday morning. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 8:41 a.m. to the area of Country Club Road and Bull Valley Road in Bull […]
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Driver seriously injured, flown to hospital after single-vehicle crash into trees in Bull Valley
Authorities say a driver was left trapped and seriously injured, requiring him to be flown to the hospital, following a single-vehicle crash into trees in Bull Valley Sunday evening. The McHenry Township Fire Protection District and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 8:50 p.m. Sunday to the 1200 block of Cherry Valley Road in Bull […]
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Fake call about man shooting wife, holding child hostage prompts heavy police response in Bull Valley
A fake report of a man who had shot his wife and was holding a child hostage prompted a heavy police response in a neighborhood in Bull Valley. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 10:20 p.m. Wednesday to the 7200 block of Millburne Court in Bull Valley. McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Communication Specialist Emily […]
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Thousands of gallons of water, foam used to extinguish ‘troublesome’ vehicle fire at home near Woodstock
Nearly 4,000 gallons of water and 35 gallons of firefighting foam were used to battle a “troublesome” fuel-fed car fire at an unincorporated Woodstock home Friday afternoon, fire officials said. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded at 12:53 p.m. Friday to the 700 block of North Valley Hill Road in unincorporated Woodstock for a report of […]
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Police chief rescues baby groundhogs in Bull Valley, transports them to local wildlife rehab group
The police chief in Bull Valley rescued two baby groundhogs and transported them to a wildlife rescue rehabilitation group for treatment. Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation said Friday they admitted two baby groundhogs, which are the smallest groundhogs to ever have been admitted to their facility. The organization is a licensed non-profit wildlife rehabilitation center based […]
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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 […]