Two people were quickly rescued by firefighters after their sedan drove into a drainage culvert and stream, becoming partially submerged, at a park in Mundelein Sunday afternoon. The Mundelein Police Department and Mundelein Fire Department responded around 12:57 p.m. Sunday to the area of the Courtland Commons Park, 400 East Courtland Street in Mundelein, for […]
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Man charged with DUI after crashing into pole on Route 45 in Mundelein, requiring extensive repairs
A man from Wisconsin was charged after he allegedly crashed into a utility pole while intoxicated on Route 45 in Mundelein Sunday afternoon, causing the pole to snap and shutting down the busy roadway. The Mundelein Police Department and Mundelein Fire Department responded around 1:50 p.m. Sunday to Route 45 and Walnut Street in Mundelein […]
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‘Important first step’: Jury rules woman fatally shot by police in Mundelein was homicide as family meets with state’s attorney
A jury ruled that a woman fatally shot by police while armed with knives in Mundelein was a homicide, as the family’s attorney calls it “an important first step” while demanding charges and saying they have met with the state’s attorney. Attorney Kevin O’Connor and the family of 37-year-old Mary Alice Love held a press […]
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‘Service, dedication, and kindness’: 28-year-old Mundelein police officer laid to rest after being killed in McHenry crash
Funeral services were held this week for a 28-year-old Mundelein police officer who died in a motorcycle crash in McHenry, as he is remembered for his “unwavering dedication” to protecting others. Paul Viduya Jr., 28, of McHenry, was found dead around 1:15 a.m. on June 28 in the area of Charles J. Miller Parkway and […]
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Gunman opens fire, fatally shooting man and leaving woman seriously injured in Mundelein
Authorities say a gunman opened fire and shot two victims, leaving a man dead and a woman seriously injured, at an apartment building in Mundelein Tuesday morning. The Mundelein Police Department, Mundelein Fire Department and Countryside Fire Protection District responded around 11:40 a.m. Tuesday to an apartment building in the 500 block of Deepwoods Drive […]
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‘Leaves a lasting legacy’: Funeral services announced for 28-year-old Mundelein police officer who died in McHenry crash
Public funeral services have been announced for a 28-year-old Mundelein police officer who died in a motorcycle crash in McHenry, as his family remembers him for his “unwavering commitment” to the community. Paul Viduya Jr., 28, of McHenry, was found dead around 1:15 a.m. Sunday in the area of Charles J. Miller Parkway and McHenry […]
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‘Profound sadness’: Mundelein Police Department mourns loss of 28-year-old officer who died in McHenry motorcycle crash
The Mundelein Police Department said it is mourning the loss of one of its police officers, who was 28 years old and dedicated his life to serving and protecting, after he died in a motorcycle crash in McHenry. The McHenry Police Department and McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 1:16 a.m. Sunday to the […]
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28-year-old Mundelein police officer identified as victim who died in motorcycle crash in McHenry
The coroner has identified a 28-year-old Mundelein police officer as the victim who was ejected from his motorcycle and found dead following a crash in McHenry Sunday morning. The McHenry Police Department and McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 1:16 a.m. Sunday to the area of Charles J. Miller Parkway and McHenry Avenue for […]
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Officials announce ‘sudden and tragic’ death of Mundelein police officer
Officials announced on Sunday that a police officer with the Mundelein Police Department died in a “sudden and tragic” manner while off duty. Mundelein Village Administrator Eric Guenther said a member of the Mundelein Police Department “passed away suddenly and tragically while off duty.” The department will comment on the circumstances surrounding “this unfortunate situation” […]