Suspect arrested for kidnapping, murdering Crystal Lake man who was reported missing
By Sam Borcia
Man dies after becoming trapped in house fire that also killed at least one dog near Grayslake
By Woo-sung Shim
5 years in prison for Crystal Lake man convicted in 5th domestic battery case in 10 years
By Sam Borcia
Morning Highlight
Multiple animals, residents uninjured after fire destroys garage near Crystal Lake
Fire
- Firefighters arrived on the scene in approximately three minutes and found heavy flames throughout the garage.
- The garage was attached to the house and the fire was reported to be spreading into the home.
- The fire was considered under control in just over an hour, fire officials said.
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Police in Lake County area on lookout for vehicle wanted in hit-and-run that critically injured pedestrian
By Sam Borcia
2 arrested after Crystal Lake police pursuit that led to discovery of $125,000 in cocaine
By Sam Borcia
Wanted vehicle recklessly fleeing from police in Fox River Grove causes 3-vehicle crash in Barrington
By Sam Borcia
Judge sentences man to 8 years in prison for driving under influence, fatally striking pedestrian in Ingleside
By Sam Borcia
Morning Highlight
Woman accused of shooting husband in Waukegan, planning to kill her child
Crime
- Officers arrived and found the man had been shot multiple times.
- Albarran said she and her husband were having marital problems, Vukovich said.
- One of the letters said Albarran was going to kill herself and her daughter, Vukovich said.
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Over 50 police, fire departments to participate in 25th annual first responders expo at Gurnee Mills
By Woo-sung Shim
Driver extricated from car after suffering medical emergency, driving into pond in Huntley
By Sam Borcia
Good Samaritans rescue seriously injured woman from burning car that crashed into tree near Crystal Lake
By Sam Borcia
Off-duty firefighter, resident rescue dog trapped after fire engulfs garage, spreads to residence in Wonder Lake
By Sam Borcia
Coroner identifies 2 women killed in dump truck crash that left 3rd women seriously injured near Wauconda
By Sam Borcia
Morning Highlight
SWAT team called after man in mental crisis arms himself with gun in Round Lake
Crime
- Round Lake Police Chief David Prus said officers received a call for an armed suicidal subject.
- Officers arrived and found a distressed adult male holding a gun to his head.
- Officers secured the scene and initiated an evacuation of the immediate area.
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Fugitive task force arrests Libertyville man wanted for attempted murder in stabbing of elderly man
By Sam Borcia
McHenry County's first co-op grocery store to open in Woodstock next week following final city approval
By Sam Borcia
Sheriff says driver of car at-fault in crash that killed 2 women, left dump truck rolled over near Wauconda
By Sam Borcia
NWS confirms tornado destroyed Harvard barn where over 45 animals were trapped, 4 killed
By Sam Borcia
2 killed, 1 critically injured after dump truck rolls over during two-vehicle crash near Wauconda
By Sam Borcia
Morning Highlight
2 arrested after suspect robs Beach Park convenience store at gunpoint
Crime
- Katris said Campos exited the bathroom and pulled out a handgun while demanding money from the cash register.
- Campos placed the cash and then $1,000 in vape products into a garbage bin before fleeing, Katris said.
- Investigators used the Flock camera system to track the suspect vehicle, which was later located at a home.
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Over 45 animals rescued, 4 dead after barn collapses during severe weather near Harvard
By Sam Borcia
Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash involving sedan on Route 41 in Highland Park
By Sam Borcia
Tobacco, e-cigarette store near Gurnee has license suspended for selling to underage customers
By Sam Borcia
Morning Highlight
18-year-old woman considered missing, endangered from Gurnee area
Local
- Pietrusiewicz is considered a missing and endangered person.
- Pietrusiewicz was reported missing on Sunday and was last seen leaving her home in the Gurnee area on April 23.
- The sheriff's office said a clothing description for the woman was unknown.
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Lake Zurich resident loses over $1.5 million to phone scammer pretending to be police officer
By Sam Borcia
Body found inside pickup truck after firefighters extinguish fully involved fire near McHenry
By Sam Borcia
2 suspects arrested after police pursuit of car stolen from Lake County ends in Wisconsin
By Sam Borcia
Lake Zurich man in critical condition after crashing motorcycle while recklessly driving in Port Barrington
By Sam Borcia
Morning Highlight
Attempted murder charges filed after woman injured in unprovoked attack in McHenry
Crime
- Police officials said Link suddenly physically attacked a woman, who also had been walking her dog in the park.
- A man, who did not know Link nor the victim, intervened and was also attacked by Link, police officials said.
- The female victim was flown by a LifeNet medical helicopter to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.
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Serious injuries reported after crash leaves 4 hospitalized in unincorporated McHenry County
By Sam Borcia