A man led police on a reckless high-speed chase in a minivan, leaving his passengers in fear for their lives, in Waukegan after incorrectly believing he had an active warrant, prosecutors said. Julio J. Valentino, 36, of Island Lake, was charged with two counts of aggravated fleeing to elude, resisting a peace officer, obstructing a […]
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Congressional candidate from McHenry County gives ‘cruel’ prank gift bag to opponent Kat Abughazaleh over her federal charges
A McHenry County Republican congressional candidate gave a “cruel” prank gift bag to her opponent, Kat Abughazaleh, who is facing federal charges for her actions during a protest at an ICE facility. The bizarre incident happened during a meet and greet with over a dozen candidates running for Illinois’ 9th Congressional District, which covers parts […]
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McHenry County sheriff’s canine tracks down elderly man who went missing in wooded area in Island Lake
Officials are crediting a McHenry County sheriff’s canine who helped officers locate an 87-year-old man who went missing in a wooded area in Island Lake on Thursday. The Island Lake Police Department responded just before 12 p.m. Thursday to the 3300 block of Carol Circle in Island Lake for a report of a missing person. […]
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Crew charged with stealing over $500K during burglaries targeting businesses in Lake County, Chicagoland area
The Illinois Attorney General has charged three suspects with participating in a burglary ring that netted over $500,000 and targeted businesses in Lake County and the Chicagoland area. Anibal Alvarado III, 32, of River Grove; Diego A. Gonzalez, 22, of Chicago; and Doel J. Pizarro, 32, of River Grove, were charged with multiple felonies for […]
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$1 million settlement reached with daycare center in Island Lake in death of toddler found unresponsive on toy bin
A $1 million settlement has been reached in a lawsuit filed against a daycare center in Island Lake after a toddler was found lying unresponsive on a toy bin and later died. Chicago-based Clifford Law Offices filed the lawsuit in McHenry County Circuit Court in November 2023. The suit stemmed from an incident that occurred […]
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Wauconda police chief defends department, releases video after man claims racism during traffic stop
The police chief is defending his department and has released video after a man, who is a convicted felon, claimed he was pulled over for being a “black man driving a Mercedes” in Wauconda. Levail Smith, 56, of Island Lake, was stopped by the Wauconda Police Department around 11:15 p.m. on Sunday. Smith posted publicly […]
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Fundraiser event to be held in honor of Wauconda High School graduate fatally struck by hit-and-run car near Island Lake
A volleyball tournament fundraiser in memory of a 24-year-old Wauconda High School grad, who was fatally struck by a hit-and-run vehicle near Island Lake, will be held on Saturday in Wauconda. An outdoor sand volleyball tournament will be held all day on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at JJ Twig’s in Wauconda. The […]
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Feds arrest undocumented immigrant from Island Lake with multiple prior deportations, felony convictions
Federal law enforcement has arrested and charged an undocumented immigrant living in Island Lake who has multiple prior deportations and felony convictions, including for child rape. Salvador Guerrero-Lopez, also known as Jovani Hernandez Pina, was indicted on Monday in U.S. District Court in Chicago on one count of unlawful reentry after removal. Guerrero-Lopez, a 42-year-old […]
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Tire fire sparked by weed burning causes minimal damage in Island Lake
Wauconda fire officials said a person burning weeds is the cause of a tire fire in Island Lake Saturday evening. Wauconda Fire Protection District Lt. Scott Schrayer said emergency crews were dispatched to the 100 block of West State Road near Roberts Road for heavy smoke at about 6:41 p.m. Saturday. Upon arrival, fire crews […]