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July 08, 2025
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Man tries to enter McHenry County Courthouse with weapon, then flees

Man tries to enter McHenry County Courthouse with weapon, then flees

Authorities said someone attempted to enter the McHenry County courthouse in Woodstock with a weapon and then fled the scene.

By Michelle Meyer●
July 07, 2025 at 5:20 pm CDT

Crystal Lake Police Department mourns K-9 Zeus

Crystal Lake Police Department mourns K-9 Zeus

Crystal Lake Police Department’s “beloved” K-9 Zeus died after suffering a medical emergency due to cancer over the holiday weekend, officials reported.

By Michelle Meyer●
July 07, 2025 at 4:08 pm CDT

Sky Zone trampoline park coming to Algonquin

Sky Zone trampoline park coming to Algonquin

A new trampoline park is coming to Algonquin after the village board approved the request with plenty of safeguard conditions.

By Michelle Meyer●
July 06, 2025 at 5:21 pm CDT

Man hit in face with firework, seriously injured near Crystal Lake

Man hit in face with firework, seriously injured near Crystal Lake

A man was hospitalized after he was hit in the face by a fireworks mortar Saturday night near Crystal Lake.

By Claire O'Brien●
July 06, 2025 at 11:05 am CDT

Fireworks shows in McHenry County, 2025

Fireworks shows in McHenry County, 2025

Here's where you can find fireworks displays in the McHenry County area.

By Kevin Newberry●
July 04, 2025 at 9:51 am CDT

Police describe car suspected in hit-and-run that killed teen on bike near Crystal Lake

Police describe car suspected in hit-and-run that killed teen on bike near Crystal Lake

Police said a teen was hit by a car and killed while riding a bicycle near Crystal Lake and that the driver fled the scene. They have put out a description of the car they believe was involved.

By Diana Wallace, Michelle Meyer and Janelle Walker●
July 04, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Man who attacked wife with hatchet in Crystal Lake in front of their toddler gets 36 years in prison

Man who attacked wife with hatchet in Crystal Lake in front of their toddler gets 36 years in prison

The man convicted of trying to kill his estranged wife in her Crystal Lake apartment by beating her in the head with a hatchet and hammer was sentenced Thursday to 36 years in prison.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
July 04, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT

Man accused of threatening to kill Barrington Hills police on YouTube taken into custody

Man accused of threatening to kill Barrington Hills police on YouTube taken into custody

A man accused of creating YouTube videos threatening to kill Barrington Hills police, naming one in particular, was detained pretrial Thursday.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
July 04, 2025 at 4:45 am CDT

Roofer critically injured after fall from building near Huntley

Roofer critically injured after fall from building near Huntley

A worker suffered critical injuries after falling off a two-story roof he was working on Thursday morning near Huntley, officials report.

By Michelle Meyer●
July 03, 2025 at 3:14 pm CDT

Teen injured when e-bike collides with car in Huntley; police warn riders to follow law

Teen injured when e-bike collides with car in Huntley; police warn riders to follow law

Huntley Police are asking parents to ensure children using electric motorized vehicles are using them legally and safely after crash Wednesday.

By Janelle Walker●
July 03, 2025 at 3:07 pm CDT
Lake Villa man found guilty in McHenry ‘reign of terror’ that involved 20 crime scenes

Lake Villa man found guilty in McHenry ‘reign of terror’ that involved 20 crime scenes

Nicholas Lopardo has been found guilty of four Class X gun charges after a one-night crime sprees in which he shot at several cars and houses.

By Amanda Marrazzo and Michelle Meyer●
July 03, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT
Authorities say man threatened to kill Barrington Hills police in YouTube video

Authorities say man threatened to kill Barrington Hills police in YouTube video

A warrant has been issued for a Barrington Hills man accused of making a YouTube video threatening to kill police officers, including one in particular, court records show.

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 02, 2025 at 4:00 pm CDT
Slaughterhouse plan near Wonder Lake hits snag; zoning hearing called off

Slaughterhouse plan near Wonder Lake hits snag; zoning hearing called off

A zoning hearing was called off over a controversial slaughterhouse near Wonder Lake has been called off after a new wrinkle was discovered.

By Claire O'Brien●
July 02, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT
2nd Chicago man caught with nearly $750K of meth at Crystal Lake motel pleads guilty

2nd Chicago man caught with nearly $750K of meth at Crystal Lake motel pleads guilty

A second Chicago man arrested in the parking lot of a Crystal Lake motel with nearly $750,000 worth of methamphetamine and fentanyl has pleaded guilty.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
July 02, 2025 at 1:56 pm CDT
Crystal Lake Main Beach reopens Wednesday after long closure

Crystal Lake Main Beach reopens Wednesday after long closure

Crystal Lake’s Main Beach reopens just in time for Independence Day weekend after a six day closure because of high bacteria levels.

By Michelle Meyer●
July 02, 2025 at 10:59 am CDT
Sheriff warns of jail scam: ‘Hang up’ if caller asks for money for inmate’s GPS monitoring

Sheriff warns of jail scam: ‘Hang up’ if caller asks for money for inmate’s GPS monitoring

The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office issued a warning Tuesday that scammers are calling families of inmates asking for money so their loved ones can secure a GPS monitor.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
July 01, 2025 at 5:27 pm CDT
Man caught with loaded gun, cocaine after fleeing crash in Lake in the Hills gets 18-year sentence

Man caught with loaded gun, cocaine after fleeing crash in Lake in the Hills gets 18-year sentence

A man was sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing a loaded gun and cocaine when he caused a crash in Lake in the Hills, then fled on foot.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
July 01, 2025 at 4:10 pm CDT
Crystal Lake Main Beach remains closed Tuesday for 6th straight day; splash pad closed

Crystal Lake Main Beach remains closed Tuesday for 6th straight day; splash pad closed

Crystal Lake’s Main Beach extended its streak of closed days Tuesday because of high bacteria levels and a splash pad at Veterans Acres is closed for repairs.

By Michelle Meyer●
July 01, 2025 at 3:46 pm CDT
Boy killed in crash near Marengo recalled as ‘bright light’ at celebration of life

Boy killed in crash near Marengo recalled as ‘bright light’ at celebration of life

Dozens of people gathered after the funeral to remember Alan Kroll, the Wonder Lake boy who died in a car crash last week. The family held a celebration of life including Wiffle ball and

By Claire O'Brien●
July 01, 2025 at 5:20 am CDT
Woodstock’s totes-only garbage pickup changes start Tuesday. Here’s what to know

Woodstock’s totes-only garbage pickup changes start Tuesday. Here’s what to know

Woodstock is officially making the change Tuesday from garbage stickers to mandatory totes. The transition hasn't always been smooth. Here's what you need to know.

By Claire O'Brien●
June 30, 2025 at 5:19 pm CDT
McHenry handyman pleads guilty to stealing $9,000 from elderly couple he worked for

McHenry handyman pleads guilty to stealing $9,000 from elderly couple he worked for

A McHenry handyman pleaded guilty Friday to stealing $9,000 from an elderly couple for whom he was working and was sentenced to 180 days in jail and 48 months conditional discharge.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
June 30, 2025 at 4:00 pm CDT
27 men arrested in human-trafficking suppression initiative

27 men arrested in human-trafficking suppression initiative

A total of 27 men were arrested during an operation aimed at stopping human trafficking in the area, police said; men from Lake and McHenry counties were among those charged.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 30, 2025 at 3:15 pm CDT
Crystal Lake Main Beach remains closed Monday for 5th straight day; Lake in the Hills beaches reopen

Crystal Lake Main Beach remains closed Monday for 5th straight day; Lake in the Hills beaches reopen

Crystal Lake’s Main Beach extended its streak of closed days Monday because of high bacteria levels.

By Michelle Meyer●
June 30, 2025 at 12:34 pm CDT
McHenry County College to build $9.3M Engagement Hall

McHenry County College to build $9.3M Engagement Hall

McHenry County College will create a new events center on campus to host future community and college happenings.

By Michelle Meyer●
June 30, 2025 at 7:25 am CDT

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