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September 27, 2023
Shaw Local

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Woodstock man gets 15 years for switchblade; weed, gun, cocaine charges dropped

Woodstock man gets 15 years for switchblade; weed, gun, cocaine charges dropped

A Woodstock man pleaded guilty to armed violence Monday for being in the possession of a switch blade while possessing a controlled substance and was sentenced to 15 years in prison, according to court records.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
September 27, 2023 at 5:00 am CDT

More E. coli cases reported at Huntley High School

More E. coli cases reported at Huntley High School

The first case associated with the school was discovered Sept. 17.

By Claire O'Brien●
September 26, 2023 at 4:45 am CDT

As Huntley High School reports another case of E. coli, the source of the illnesses remains a mystery

As Huntley High School reports another case of E. coli, the source of the illnesses remains a mystery

At least seven cases of E. coli have now been confirmed at the high school.

By Claire O'Brien●
September 23, 2023 at 4:00 am CDT

Huntley High School E. coli outbreak now up to 6 student cases

Huntley High School E. coli outbreak now up to 6 student cases

Six students at Huntley High School have been sickened by E. coli, according to school officials. The outbreak's origin has not yet been identified.

By Claire O'Brien and Janelle Walker●
September 22, 2023 at 4:55 am CDT

McHenry County Board votes to raise gasoline tax by 3.3 cents per gallon

McHenry County Board votes to raise gasoline tax by 3.3 cents per gallon

Those filling up in McHenry County will see more expensive gas starting Jan. 1.

By Claire O'Brien●
September 21, 2023 at 5:00 am CDT

Moderate injuries reported in Woodstock head-on crash Tuesday

Moderate injuries reported in Woodstock head-on crash Tuesday

The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded at 11 a.m. Tuesday to the 8200 block of Mason Hill Road in unincorporated Woodstock for a reported head-on collision. One person was taken to a hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening.

By Shaw Local News Network●
September 19, 2023 at 7:45 pm CDT

Crystal Lake man accused of stealing from employer sentenced to weekends in jail

Crystal Lake man accused of stealing from employer sentenced to weekends in jail

A Crystal Lake man will spend his weekends in jail through April following an August plea agreement. Donovan Greene pleaded guilty to theft of $100,000 to $500,000 from his Lake in the Hills employer.

By Janelle Walker●
September 17, 2023 at 5:39 pm CDT

DCFS workers on trial over AJ Freund’s death won’t testify; defense rests without calling witnesses

DCFS workers on trial over AJ Freund’s death won’t testify; defense rests without calling witnesses

A judge in McHenry County heard disturbing recordings of a Crystal Lake mother berating her 5-year-old son AJ Freund before killing him. Two DCFS workers are on trial.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
September 15, 2023 at 12:03 pm CDT

Crystal Lake man accused of dealing THC gummies laced with psilocybin

Crystal Lake man accused of dealing THC gummies laced with psilocybin

A Crystal Lake man faces potentially decades in prison after authorities alleged he was selling THC edibles without telling the buyers they also contained psilocybin, McHenry County court records show.

By Emily K. Coleman●
September 14, 2023 at 3:55 pm CDT

Lake in the Hills woman charged in connection to Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Lake in the Hills woman charged in connection to Jan. 6 Capitol riot

A Lake in the Hills woman has been charged with connection to the Jan. 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol, federal authorities said.

By Michelle Meyer●
September 14, 2023 at 5:00 am CDT
Attorney: Before AJ Freund’s death, Woodstock DCFS office was overworked, under-staffed

Attorney: Before AJ Freund’s death, Woodstock DCFS office was overworked, under-staffed

Since July 1, 2018, 123 children who had cases with the Department of Children and Family Services have died and the death of 5-year-old AJ Freund marked the only case that lead to criminal charges filed against that department’s employees, a defense attorney said.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
September 13, 2023 at 8:54 pm CDT
Trial starts for DCFS workers who handled AJ Freund’s case

Trial starts for DCFS workers who handled AJ Freund’s case

A Crystal Lake police officer broke into tears Monday as she spoke of her disbelief when a child protective specialist from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services allowed AJ Freund, a bruised 5-year-old boy, to leave the police station with his mother.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
September 12, 2023 at 5:00 am CDT

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