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Numerous fire departments called to extinguish nearly 8 acres of farmland that caught fire near Woodstock
Numerous fire departments in McHenry County were called to a fire that burned nearly eight acres of farmland and threatened homes near […]
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Attempted murder charges filed against woman accused of shooting man, herself at home near Wonder Lake
Attempted murder charges have been filed against a woman accused of shooting a man and herself at a residence near Wonder Lake […]
Jelly Belly plant in North Chicago officially closes after more than 110 years in operation
The Jelly Belly manufacturing plant in North Chicago has permanently closed as of Friday after over 110 years in operation, resulting in […]
Man charged with murder after 3 gunmen open fire on car, killing ‘innocent woman’ in Waukegan
A man has been charged after gunmen opened fire on a car, killing an “innocent woman” on her way home from work […]
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Officials mourn death of veteran firefighter who recently retired from Huntley Fire Protection District
Officials are mourning the death of a Huntley Fire Protection District lieutenant who died on Wednesday after recently retiring due to an advanced-stage cancer diagnosis. Huntley Fire Chief Scott Ravagnie on Friday announced the death of Lieutenant Ken Larsen. Larsen […]
Sheriff releases no details 24 hours after 2 shot, flown to hospital at home near Wonder Lake
The sheriff’s office has released no details 24 hours after two people were shot at a home near Wonder Lake and flown to the hospital. It is unclear whether a suspect is being sought. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Hebron-Alden-Greenwood […]
Judge denies pre-trial release to suspect accused of leading police on high-speed pursuit in Lake Zurich, Hawthorn Woods
A judge denied pre-trial release to a Waukegan man accused of leading police on a high-speed pursuit in Lake Zurich and Hawthorn Woods, recklessly passing school buses, before fleeing on foot. The Hawthorn Woods Police Department received a report of […]
No injuries after bedroom fire at Lindenhurst townhouse, fire officials say
No one was injured after a bedroom caught on fire and sent flames out of a townhome in Lindenhurst Thursday afternoon. The Lake Villa Fire Protection District, Lindenhurst Police Department, Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District, Grayslake Fire Protection District, […]
Report of person armed with rifle at Waukegan High School prompts major police response
A major police response was sent to one of the Waukegan High School campuses after officials say they received a report of a person armed with a rifle Thursday morning. The Waukegan Police Department received a report around 10:12 a.m. […]
Zion man arrested after leading police officers on 115 mph pursuit in Wisconsin
A man from Zion is in custody after he led officers on a high-speed chase reaching speeds of more than 115 mph over the border in Wisconsin Thursday morning. The Kenosha Police Department began a pursuit around 2 a.m. Thursday […]
2 suspects accused of stealing hundreds of vases from cemeteries in Lake, McHenry counties
The sheriff has announced they have identified two suspects accused of stealing hundreds of vases from gravestones at cemeteries in Lake and McHenry counties and selling them. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded in August to a theft report at […]
Schools on lockdown as sheriff’s office responds to shooting at residence near Wonder Lake
Schools were placed on lockdown as the sheriff’s office responds to a shooting at a residence near Wonder Lake where two victims were flown to the hospital. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Hebron-Alden-Greenwood Fire Protection and Wonder Lake Fire Protection […]
Cat dies, family displaced from home after fire breaks out in townhome in Vernon Hills
Fire officials say a cat died and a family was left displaced from their home after a fire broke out in a townhome in Vernon Hills Wednesday morning. The Countryside Fire Protection District responded around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday to the […]
Officers nearly forced to shoot man after he disarms officer during arrest, tasers officer in Zion
Prosecutors say a man fought with officers before disarming an officer and tasering him with his own taser, leading to the officer nearly being forced to shoot the man. Donovan J. McLeod, 29, of Rolling Meadows, was charged with aggravated […]
Officials mark year anniversary of explosion that displaced 22 residents, damaged 20 buildings in Woodstock
Officials on Wednesday marked the year anniversary of an explosion and fire that damaged 20 buildings, displaced 22 residents and critically injured two dogs in Woodstock. The incident began around 12:30 p.m. on October 9, 2023, when a gas leak […]
18-year-old man shot multiple times in North Chicago week after woman shot in same neighborhood
An 18-year-old man was shot multiple times during a shooting in North Chicago in the same neighborhood where a woman was shot a week prior, police said. The North Chicago Fire Department and North Chicago Police Department responded around 3:20 […]
Coroner releases identity of Algonquin man found dead on train tracks in Cary
The coroner has released the identity of an Algonquin man who was found dead along the railroad tracks in Cary Sunday after he was believed to have been struck by a train. The Cary Fire Protection District, Cary Police Department […]
Charges filed after suspect flees on foot following police pursuit, crashes in Lake Zurich and Hawthorn Woods
Charges have been filed against a man accused of leading police on a high-speed pursuit in Lake Zurich and Hawthorn Woods and causing crashes before running on foot from officers Tuesday. The Hawthorn Woods Police Department received a report of […]
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