The medical examiner has released the identity of a man who died after he was struck by an SUV while walking across traffic on Route 53 near Long Grove and Palatine. The Illinois State Police, Arlington Heights Fire Department and Palatine Fire Department responded around 4:56 p.m. Sunday to the area of Route 53 and […]
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Man fatally struck by SUV while walking across traffic on Route 53 near Long Grove
State police say a man died after he suffered critical injuries when he was struck by an SUV while walking across traffic on Route 53 near Long Grove and Palatine. The Illinois State Police, Arlington Heights Fire Department and Palatine Fire Department responded around 4:56 p.m. Sunday to the area of Route 53 and Lake […]
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Former Palatine police chief appointed as new Barrington police chief amid high turnover this year
The former Palatine police chief has been appointed as the new Barrington police chief, marking the second time the village has hired a new police chief this year. The Village of Barrington announced on Wednesday that David Daigle has been appointed as the new chief of police for the Barrington Police Department. Daigle previously served […]
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2 men charged with attempted murder for allegedly opening fire on vehicle on Route 53 near Long Grove
Two Buffalo Grove men have been charged with attempted murder after they allegedly opened fire on an occupied car on Route 53 near Long Grove, state police said. The Illinois State Police (ISP) responded around 5:35 p.m. on January 17 to the area of Route 53 and Lake Cook Road, which is located on the […]
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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 […]
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Probation for alleged gang member arrested after being found with gun at bar in Woodstock
An alleged gang member has been sentenced to probation for possessing a gun while inside a bar in Woodstock and then flashing “hand signs” at another person, court records show. Michael N. Infelise, 29, of Palatine, was charged in February with possession of a firearm by a gang member, two counts of unlawful possession of […]
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Driver charged with DUI, driving wrong way and killing Wauconda High School teacher in head-on crash
Charges have been filed against a driver accused of driving drunk and traveling the wrong way, striking another vehicle head-on and killing a longtime Wauconda High School teacher. The incident happened around 2:15 a.m. on December 10 near Palatine Road and Wheeling Road in Wheeling. Wheeling Deputy Police Chief Al Steffen said the collision occurred […]
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‘He put the kids and the school first’: Longtime Wauconda teacher remembered after being killed by DUI driver
A longtime Wauconda High School teacher is being remembered for putting students first after he was killed last weekend by a suspected intoxicated driver who crashed head-on into his vehicle. The Wheeling Fire Department and Wheeling Police Department responded around 2:15 a.m. last Sunday to Palatine Road and Wheeling Road in Wheeling for a vehicle […]
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Wauconda High School teacher killed by suspected intoxicated driver in head-on crash
A Wauconda High School math teacher was killed on Sunday after a suspected intoxicated driver crashed head-on into his vehicle in Wheeling. The Wheeling Fire Department and Wheeling Police Department responded around 2:15 a.m. Sunday to Palatine Road and Wheeling Road in Wheeling for a vehicle crash with injuries. Wheeling Deputy Police Chief Al Steffen […]