A pastor at a church in Buffalo Grove, as well as other churches in the Chicago area, has been suspended after the Archdiocese said it received a report of him sexually abusing a child. Archbishop of Chicago Cardinal Blase J. Cupich announced the news in a letter to members of St. Mary Catholic Church, 10 […]
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Deacon serving at church in Round Lake placed on leave after allegations of sexual abuse involving children
A deacon at a church in Round Lake has been suspended after the Archdiocese announced an investigation into him regarding the sexual abuse of children. Archbishop of Chicago Cardinal Blase J. Cupich announced the news in a letter to members of St. Joseph Catholic Church, 114 North Lincoln Avenue in Round Lake, on Wednesday. The […]
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Investigators rule cause of fire undetermined after blaze kills 6 horses, destroys barn near Harvard
Investigators have ruled the cause of a fire as undetermined after it fully engulfed a barn and killed six horses near Harvard last weekend, fire officials said Friday. The Harvard Fire Protection District responded around 11:58 p.m. Sunday to the 19100 block of Crowley Road in unincorporated Harvard for a report of a structure fire. […]
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Active sheriff investigation underway after domestic incident at residence near Crystal Lake
The sheriff’s office has been investigating a crime scene for over 17 hours as of Wednesday afternoon following a domestic incident at a residence near Crystal Lake Tuesday evening. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday to the 5000 block of Terra Cotta Road in unincorporated Crystal Lake. Deputies received a call […]
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School employee files lawsuit after being video recorded in bathroom of Highland Park school
An employee has filed a lawsuit against School District 112 in Highland Park after she, along with others, were victims of a student who placed hidden recording devices in bathrooms at Highland Park schools. The City of Highland Park, North Shore School District 112 and Township High School District 113 said in a joint statement […]
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‘This is unacceptable’: Parents demand answers after recording devices found in restrooms at Highland Park schools
Parents are demanding answers from school officials on what they call “another security failure” after video recording devices were found inside bathrooms at Edgewood Middle School and Highland Park High School. The City of Highland Park, North Shore School District 112 and Township High School District 113 said in a joint statement on Tuesday that […]
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Investigation underway after recording devices placed in restrooms at schools in Highland Park
Officials say an investigation is underway and a student has been identified as a suspect after recording devices were placed in restrooms at two schools in Highland Park. The City of Highland Park, North Shore School District 112 and Township High School District 113 said in a joint statement Tuesday they were working together in […]
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Police, school investigating after fake school cancelation email sent to parents in Barrington
Police and school officials are investigating after a fake email was sent out to parents claiming class was canceled at schools in the Barrington area due to weather. The Barrington School District 220 sent out an email to parents on Monday saying that in-person classes would be held on Tuesday, January 21, despite the severe […]
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Police seek public’s help after identifying cold case murder victim found over 30 years ago on border of Lake, Kenosha counties
Authorities are seeking the public’s help after they announced they have identified a “John Doe” who was found murdered over 30 years ago along the border of Lake and Kenosha counties. The Kenosha County Medical Examiner’s Office and the Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Police Department announced this week they had made a positive identification in a […]