The sheriff and fire chiefs say they urge the public to drive safely after three fatal crashes, including one that left a child dead, occurred in McHenry County in 12 hours, leaving families “forever changed.” McHenry County Sheriff Robb Tadelman said three fatal vehicle crashes occurred in McHenry County in the span of about 12 […]
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Police in McHenry County remind parents about oversharing information online as children return to school
Police in McHenry County are warning parents about oversharing information about their children on social media as kids return to school at the start of the new school year. The Huntley Police Department said on Saturday that many area schools are resuming classes this week. The department said it is expected to see a flood […]
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Lake County Board takes necessary step to approve 9-1-1 consolidation, Lake County Sheriff’s Office stays out of the agreement
Lake County Board members approved the necessary agreements to establish consolidated 9-1-1 and emergency dispatch services in Lake County. However, Lake County Sheriff’s officials were critical of the decision due to concerns they have with the intergovernmental agreements finalized, because they said their needs were ignored when the consolidation plan went through the process over […]
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Lake County Sheriff’s Office purchasing license plate reader cameras to solve crime across county
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is purchasing more than a dozen license plate reader cameras to place throughout the county to help solve crimes and find missing persons. The Lake County Board’s Law and Judicial Committee approved a joint resolution during a meeting late last month authorizing a two-year contract with Insight Public Sector SLED […]
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These are some of the nearly 300 new laws that went into effect in Illinois in 2022
Nearly 300 new laws went into effect on January 1 in Illinois, some of which include a minimum wage increase, a police body camera requirement and prosecutors being allowed to reduce suspects’ prison sentences. 285 new laws that were passed in 2021 will take effect on January 1. Many others bills were passed during 2021 […]