A wanted suspect vehicle fleeing from police in Fox River Grove caused a three-vehicle crash that left one person injured and a mail truck rolled over on Route 14 in Barrington. The Fox River Police Department responded just before 5:20 p.m. Thursday to the Jewel-Osco, 800 Northwest Highway, for a report of a vehicle in […]
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Illinois Supreme Court upholds 16-year sentence for Fox River Grove man convicted of sexually assaulting child
The Illinois Supreme Court has upheld the conviction and 16-year prison sentence for a Fox River Grove who sexually assaulted a young child in McHenry County. Korem Johanson, 42, of Fox River Grove, was charged in July 2019 with four counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a […]
Motorcyclist suffers severe injuries, flown to hospital after crash with SUV near Fox River Grove
Authorities say a motorcyclist suffered severe injuries and had to be flown to the hospital after an SUV crashed into the motorcycle near Fox River Grove. The Fox River Grove Fire Protection District and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 5:30 p.m. Sunday to the area of Algonquin Road and Braeburn Road in unincorporated Fox […]
Probation for woman who pleaded guilty to stabbing man, leaving him hospitalized in Fox River Grove
A 62-year-old woman has been sentenced to probation after she pleaded guilty to stabbing a man with a large knife in Fox River Grove, requiring him to undergo surgery. Cynthia M. Done, 62, of Fox River Grove, was charged in June with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm and two counts of aggravated battery with […]
Man set to be released under SAFE-T Act for attacking officer in Fox River Grove ordered held after court comments
A man arrested in Fox River Grove for attacking a police officer, which is a non-detainable offense under the SAFE-T Act, was sentenced to jail for contempt following vulgar comments in court just before his release. Randy E. Kinney, 64, of Palatine, was charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer, criminal damage to property […]
State officials announce Illinois will be paying for hotels for migrants coming to Chicago area
After busloads of migrants were dropped off over the weekend in Fox River Grove and other suburbs, state officials announced Illinois will be paying for hotels for the migrants. The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced on Sunday they would be standing up hotel rooms to house families in response to a recent influx […]
Gold coin worth almost $600 dropped in Salvation Army donation kettle in McHenry County
The Salvation Army announced they received a gold coin worth almost $600 after a mysterious donor dropped it in a kettle at a grocery store in McHenry County. The Salvation Army of McHenry County said on Wednesday they received a $5 gold coin that is worth $565. The coin was dropped into a kettle where […]
Busload of migrants dropped off in Fox River Grove, falsely told they were in Chicago
Officials say a busload of migrants from Texas were dropped off at a Metra station in Fox River Grove early Saturday morning and misled to believe they were in Chicago. The Village of Fox River Grove said a group of 38 migrants were transported from Texas and dropped off at the Metra station in the […]
Heavy flames engulf shed and deck, send smoke billowing into sky near bar in Fox River Grove
A fire engulfed a shed, deck and a fence in between a residence and a bar and pub on Northwest Highway in Fox River Grove Wednesday afternoon, fire officials said. The Fox River Grove Fire Protection District responded around 4:51 p.m. Wednesday to the area of Lucky Lucy’s 7, 412 Northwest Highway in Fox River […]