A Chicago man who is being held on numerous charges, including burglary and identity theft, is now charged with stealing presents from a church in Crystal Lake before Christmas. George J. Ashetzie, 66, of Chicago, has been held in the McHenry County Jail since December 11. Ashetzie was initially charged with fraudulent use of a […]
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Christmas tree, other items damaged during house fire on Christmas Day in Deerfield
A family was displaced from their home in Deerfield on Christmas Day after a fire damaged their living room and burned their Christmas tree, fire officials said. The Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District responded around 3:45 p.m. Sunday to the 1200 block of Greenwood Court in Deerfield. Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District Battalion Chief Joe Bass told […]
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Firefighters deliver gifts to kids at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan
Firefighters from the Waukegan Fire Department stopped by Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan on Monday to deliver holiday presents to children. Firefighters have been delivering holiday gifts to Vista’s pediatric patients for more than 30 years. Vista Health System said the firefighters put together gift bags filled with coloring books and crayons, toys, candy […]
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McHenry County health officials encourage residents to get tested for COVID-19 if gathering for holidays
Health officials in McHenry County are encouraging residents to get tested for COVID-19 if they plan on gathering for the holidays and to receive a booster shot for fully-vaccinated individuals. The McHenry County Department of Health is urging everyone, regardless of vaccination status, to get tested for COVID-19 before gathering with others this holiday season. […]
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Police officers help deliver thousands of Christmas presents to struggling families in McHenry County
Police officers and other volunteers helped on Sunday to deliver over 13,000 presents to children of struggling families in McHenry County. Members of the McHenry Police Department and their family members delivered presents on behalf of the McHenry Area Rotary Club Secret Santa Program Sunday morning. “The Secret Santa program helps struggling families by providing […]