The family of a 17-year-old boy who was killed in a multiple-vehicle crash in Lake in the Hills in August has filed a lawsuit against the driver who is alleged to have caused the crash. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on August 2 on Rakow Road between McHenry and Pyott Road in Lake in […]
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Woman extradited on warrant for driving 100+ mph, being under influence in crash that killed 2 near Marengo
A woman has been extradited from Georgia to face charges for allegedly driving over 100 mph while under the influence of multiple drugs and causing a crash that left two dead near Marengo. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and Marengo Fire and Rescue Districts responded around 4:54 p.m. on September 29, 2021, to Route 23 […]
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Coroner identifies 18-year-old, 21-year-old killed in fiery crash involving tree in Ringwood
The coroner’s office has identified an 18-year-old man and a 21-year-old man who both died after their car struck a tree and became engulfed in flames in Ringwood. The McHenry County Coroner’s Office said Thursday the two victims were unable to be identified due to the fire. Forensic odontology identified the victims as Gabriel Van […]
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Child dies after being hit by freight train in Deerfield, officials say
Authorities said a 13-year-old child was killed after they were struck by a freight train at a railroad crossing in Deerfield Sunday afternoon. The Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District and Deerfield Police Department responded around 4:40 p.m. Sunday to the area of Osterman Avenue and Elm Street in Deerfield. The Deerfield Police Department said they responded […]
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2 dead after car hits tree, becomes fully engulfed in flames in Ringwood
Two people died after they were unable to exit their vehicle when it struck a tree and became engulfed in flames in Ringwood, the sheriff’s office said. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Johnsburg Police Department and McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 5 a.m. Saturday to Route 31 and Ringwood Road in Ringwood, which […]
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School bus driver cited after striking, killing 3-year-old boy playing on ride-on toy in Cary
The school bus driver that fatally struck a 3-year-old boy who was playing in the street on a ride-on toy in Cary has been cited, police announced. The Cary Police Department and Cary Fire Protection District responded around 3:39 p.m. on May 16 to the area of Cherry Street and Hill Street in Cary. Cary […]
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‘His life ended way too early’: man identified after being killed in motorcycle crash near Long Grove
A 40-year-old man who was killed in a crash involving his motorcycle and a car near Long Grove has been identified. His family said his life “ended way too early.” The Long Grove Fire Protection District and Cook County Sheriff’s Office responded around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday to Old Hicks Road and Lake Cook Road, which […]
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1 killed after being ejected during rollover crash on Interstate 90 near Huntley
A passenger was ejected from a vehicle and died after the car rolled over several times on Interstate 90 in Huntley early Saturday morning. The Illinois State Police and Huntley Fire Protection District responded around 1:50 a.m. Saturday to Interstate 90 westbound at the Route 47 exit in Huntley for a report of a vehicle […]
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Motorcyclist dies after crash with car on Lake Cook Road near Long Grove
A motorcyclist was killed after he crashed into another vehicle on Lake Cook Road near Long Grove Tuesday evening, the sheriff’s office said. The Long Grove Fire Protection District and Cook County Sheriff’s Office responded around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday to Old Hicks Road and Lake Cook Road, which is on the border of Long Grove […]