The girl’s track and field coach at Johnsburg High School who resigned just before he died by suicide was under criminal investigation for inappropriate conduct involving a child. Johnsburg School District 12 Superintendent Dan Johnson and Principal Kevin Shelton sent a letter to parents on April 10 announcing the death of former staff member Tom […]
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Officers, firefighters, paramedics recognized for response to carnival accident that left boy critically injured in Antioch
The police officers, firefighters and paramedics who responded to a carnival ride accident in Antioch last month that left a boy critically injured have been recognized by the mayor. Antioch Mayor Scott Gartner honored approximately a dozen first responders during a board of trustees meeting on Wednesday. Gartner handed out certificates one-by-one to each officer […]
Child critically injured in carnival accident in Antioch released from hospital as local businesses fundraise money
The young boy who was critically injured after being thrown from a carnival ride in Antioch has been released from the hospital and local businesses are coming together to raise money for him. The Village of Antioch said Wednesday they are collaborating with the local business community to offer support to 10-year-old Huntley Daniels. Various […]
Police execute warrant, seize carnival ride in criminal investigation after boy critically injured in Antioch
Police have executed a search warrant and seized a carnival ride as part of a criminal investigation after a child was thrown from the ride and critically injured in Antioch. The Antioch Police Department announced Wednesday evening they obtained a search warrant and secured possession of the Moby Dick ride, which was at the Taste […]
$1 million bond for Woodstock man charged with sexually assaulting young child
A Woodstock man is being held on a $1 million bond after being charged with sexually assaulting a young child family member at least nine times, police said. James W. Seekings, 49, of the 2300 block of Linden Drive in Woodstock, was charged with nine counts of predatory criminal sexual assault on a child and […]
Video appears to show McHenry County sheriff’s deputy put woman in chokehold during arrest in Woodstock
Editor’s Note: The below video could be considered shocking or disturbing to the viewer. Viewer discretion is advised. Newly obtained bodycam footage appears to show a McHenry County sheriff’s deputy, who is now under criminal investigation, put a woman into a chokehold during an arrest. The video, obtained through a Freedom of Information Act Request […]
Criminal investigation launched into threats that cancelled Lake County Civil War Days
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has launched a criminal investigation into the threats made that cancelled the annual Lake County Civil War Days event. The Lake County Forest Preserve District announced Monday that the event scheduled for July 13 and 14 at Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda was cancelled due to safety concerns. “After consulting […]