At least a dozen children developed a skin rash throughout their entire bodies believed to be “swimmer’s itch” after swimming in Bangs Lake in Wauconda this week. The Wauconda Park District said on Thursday they had been made aware of the cases but they did not specify how many people got it. “If you do […]
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Authorities identify 30-year-old man killed after motorcycle crash near Wauconda
The coroner’s office has identified a 30-year-old Wauconda man who was killed after he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a traffic light near Wauconda Sunday morning. A Monday autopsy showed that Jeffrey Thompson, 30, of Wauconda, died from multiple blunt force injuries as a result of a vehicle crash, according to Lake […]
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30-year-old man killed after high-speed motorcycle crash near Wauconda
A 30-year-old Wauconda man was killed after he lost control of his motorcycle while traveling at a high speed and crashed into a traffic light near Wauconda Sunday morning. The Wauconda Fire District and Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 3:10 a.m. to the intersection of Route 176 and Fairfield Road in Fremont Township, which […]
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Police arrest man who made threats to Carmel Catholic High School in Mundelein
A Lake County man who posted a series of threats on social media against Carmel High School in Mundelein has been arrested, the school said Thursday morning. Carmel Catholic High School President Brad Bonham and Principal Jason Huther sent a joint email to parents reporting that an individual had been making online comments of a […]
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Huntley man wanted by U.S. Army for desertion arrested near Wauconda
A member of the U.S. Army, who is a Huntley resident, was arrested last week near Wauconda after a warrant was issued for him for military desertion, police said. Brandon M. Zoellner, 21, of the 10700 block of Preston Parkway in Huntley, was charged with one count of desertion, which is a federal charge. A […]
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Man killed in Wauconda crash identified as owner of McHenry plumbing company
The mayor of McHenry announced that Mike Linderman, the owner of a plumbing business in McHenry, was the man killed in a three-vehicle crash in Wauconda Township on Wednesday. An autopsy showed Michael Linderman, 59, of McHenry, died as a result of multiple traumatic injuries in a vehicle crash, according to Lake County Coroner Jennifer […]
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No injuries in Christmas Day townhouse fire in Island Lake, officials say
A townhouse unit sustained extensive damage during a fire on Christmas Day in Island Lake, fire officials said. The Wauconda Fire District responded around 6:17 p.m. Friday to the 800 block of Canterbury Lane in Island Lake for a report of a structure fire. Wauconda Fire District Battalion Chief Daniel Frey said firefighters arrived and […]
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Man in critical condition after crashing bicycle into stopped car in Wauconda
A 57-year-old man is in critical condition after he crashed his motorized bicycle into a stopped car in Wauconda, police said. The Wauconda Police Department and Wauconda Fire District responded around 12:43 p.m. Thursday to the area of Route 176 and Brown Street for a vehicle crash with injuries. Officers arrived and found a black […]
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16-year-old girl, 19-year-old woman both die following Route 12 crash in Wauconda
Two Barrington teens, a 16-year-old girl and 19-year-old woman, are both dead following a crash between a dump truck and BMW in Wauconda last week, the coroner said. An autopsy showed that Aria N. Albertelli, 19, of Barrington, died of injuries due to blunt force trauma from a vehicle crash, according to Lake County Coroner […]