Wind and dry conditions led to a wildfire spreading to approximately 80 acres of field in Johnsburg, prompting over a dozen fire departments to respond Saturday morning. The McHenry Township Fire Protection District (MTFPD) responded around 11:33 a.m. Saturday to the 3800 block of Buchanan Road in Johnsburg for a brush fire. Firefighters arrived within […]
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Over 3 years in prison for Johnsburg man convicted of his fifth domestic battery charge
A Johnsburg man has been sentenced to over three years in prison after he was convicted of his fifth domestic battery charge in McHenry County, court records show. Noah Maccallum, 47, of Johnsburg, was charged in April with two counts of enhanced domestic battery, a Class 2 felony. A criminal complaint filed in McHenry County […]
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‘Unexpected tragedy’: Fundraiser started to take care of Johnsburg woman’s dogs after she was killed in vehicle crash
Friends of a Johnsburg woman have created a fundraiser to pay for her funeral and take care of her dogs after the woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash near McHenry. The McHenry Township Fire Protection District, Spring Grove Fire Protection District and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 12:19 a.m. Monday to the 5700 […]
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Coroner identifies Johnsburg woman killed after crashing car into mailbox, tree near McHenry
The coroner’s office has identified a 40-year-old woman from Johnsburg who died after she crashed her car into a tree near McHenry early Monday morning. An autopsy was performed Tuesday on Roberta Wisch, 40, of Johnsburg, according to the McHenry County Coroner’s Office. The McHenry Township Fire Protection District, Spring Grove Fire Protection District and […]
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40-year-old woman killed after crashing car into mailbox, tree near McHenry
A 40-year-old woman died after she crashed her car into a mailbox and a tree, leaving her trapped inside the car, early Monday morning near McHenry, the sheriff’s office said. The McHenry Township Fire Protection District, Spring Grove Fire Protection District and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 12:19 a.m. Monday to the 5700 block […]
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4 days in jail for Johnsburg man who pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault of man
A Johnsburg man was sentenced to four days in jail after he pleaded guilty to reduced charges of attempted sexual assault involving a man who was unable to give consent, court documents show. Benjamin D. Hansen, 50, of the 3800 block of Spring Grove Road in Johnsburg, was charged in December 2020 with one count […]
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4-year-old dies after being flown to hospital following pool drowning near Richmond
A 4-year-old boy has died after he was rescued from a pool in critical condition near Richmond and flown to the hospital over the weekend. The Richmond Township Fire Protection District and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 7:40 p.m. Saturday to the 10000 block of Keystone Road in unincorporated Richmond for a report of […]
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Police investigating after man found dead inside car in Walmart parking lot in Johnsburg
Authorities said they are investigating after a 45-year-old man was found dead inside of a car in the parking lot of Walmart in Johnsburg on Thursday. The Johnsburg Police Department and McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 10 a.m. Thursday to the Walmart, 3801 Running Brook Farm Boulevard in Johnsburg. Emergency crews received a […]
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Wisconsin man wanted for striking 2 officers with vehicle in Johnsburg, leading to pursuit taken into custody
A Kenosha man wanted for allegedly hitting two police officers with his vehicle and fleeing from officers in Johnsburg has been taken into custody in Colorado. Andrew D. Quella, 33, of the 7900 block of 25th Court in Kenosha, Wisconsin, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery of a peace officer, two counts of […]