Eight people homeless after apartment fire in Crystal Lake
The apartment where the fire started was a total loss. Three other apartments suffered significant smoke damage, but four were spared thanks to a "fire separation wall" that divides the building in half.
The apartment where the fire started was a total loss. Three other apartments suffered significant smoke damage, but four were spared thanks to a "fire separation wall" that divides the building in half.
Chicago ice storm: Thousands still without power in north suburbs
With thousands of customers still in the dark following outages amid Wednesday’s ice storm, utility crews are working around the clock to restore power.
With thousands of customers still in the dark following outages amid Wednesday’s ice storm, utility crews are working around the clock to restore power.
Chicago ice storm: Thousands still without power in north suburbs
A bitterly cold night -- and day -- are ahead, on the heels of an ice storm that has knocked out power in the north suburbs.
A bitterly cold night -- and day -- are ahead, on the heels of an ice storm that has knocked out power in the north suburbs.
More than 60,000 ComEd customers without power after icy storm knocks down trees, power lines across Chicago area
More than 60,000 ComEd customers remained without power Thursday afternoon after an icy storm knocked down trees and power lines throughout the Chicago area.
More than 60,000 ComEd customers remained without power Thursday afternoon after an icy storm knocked down trees and power lines throughout the Chicago area.
Fire breaks out at townhome in Crystal Lake, causing $30,000 in damage
The occupants were at home and escaped without injury thanks to smoke detectors. They initially reported smoke in the attic, though the fire was located in the basement near the furnace.
The occupants were at home and escaped without injury thanks to smoke detectors. They initially reported smoke in the attic, though the fire was located in the basement near the furnace.
McHenry County man, with prior child porn conviction, gets 19 years for enticing teen girl
A 25-year-old McHenry County man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for asking a 14-year-old Massachusetts girl to send him sexually explicit images and videos of herself.
A 25-year-old McHenry County man has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for asking a 14-year-old Massachusetts girl to send him sexually explicit images and videos of herself.
Crystal Lake man charged with fatal stabbing in Logan Square
A man from Crystal Lake has been charged with fatally stabbing a 26-year-old man in Logan Square earlier this year.
A man from Crystal Lake has been charged with fatally stabbing a 26-year-old man in Logan Square earlier this year.
AJ Freund: More evidence allowed in upcoming trial of DCFS employees
The upcoming trial for two Department of Children and Family Services employees will have some new evidence.
The upcoming trial for two Department of Children and Family Services employees will have some new evidence.
Crystal Lake launches all new celebration Saturday: Flannel Fest
Crystal Lake's newest event, Flannel Fest is happening today at Main Beach. There will be Timberworks Lumberjack Shows, live music, axe throwing, food/beer trucks, kids crafts/games, raptor show and a beard contest.
Crystal Lake's newest event, Flannel Fest is happening today at Main Beach. There will be Timberworks Lumberjack Shows, live music, axe throwing, food/beer trucks, kids crafts/games, raptor show and a beard contest.
Chicago area residents report UFO sightings earlier this month
Illinois ranks among the top 10 states for UFO sightings.
Illinois ranks among the top 10 states for UFO sightings.
Report: More than 4,100 Illinoisans claimed to see UFOs in past year
Illinois ranks among the top 10 states for UFO sightings.
Illinois ranks among the top 10 states for UFO sightings.
Illinois firefighter with terminal cancer takes final ride home in ambulance with fiancé, dog
An Illinois firefighter diagnosed with terminal cancer took his final ride home Tuesday in the very same ambulance he once used to transport patients.
An Illinois firefighter diagnosed with terminal cancer took his final ride home Tuesday in the very same ambulance he once used to transport patients.
Illinois firefighter with terminal cancer takes final ride home with fiance, dog
An Illinois firefighter diagnosed with terminal cancer took his final ride home Tuesday in the very same ambulance he once used to transport patients.
An Illinois firefighter diagnosed with terminal cancer took his final ride home Tuesday in the very same ambulance he once used to transport patients.
2 seriously injured after SUV crashes into Crystal Lake home
Two people are suffering from life-threatening injuries after an SUV crashed into a residence Wednesday evening in northwest suburban Crystal Lake.
Two people are suffering from life-threatening injuries after an SUV crashed into a residence Wednesday evening in northwest suburban Crystal Lake.
Crystal Lake police investigating man found dead behind school
A man was found dead Wednesday behind a school in suburban Chicago.
A man was found dead Wednesday behind a school in suburban Chicago.
AJ Freund child abuse murder case: Mom wants new trial, claims she thought he was demonically possessed
JoAnn Cunningham apparently claims to have been seeing demons and believed her son, little AJ Freund, was possessed by a demon, and said she sought an exorcism from a priest, a chaplain and AJ's father.
JoAnn Cunningham apparently claims to have been seeing demons and believed her son, little AJ Freund, was possessed by a demon, and said she sought an exorcism from a priest, a chaplain and AJ's father.
'Defeating the aging process': 64-year-old Crystal Lake skater inspires others to stay active
Most of us get to the age where our athletic glory has faded way into the past, If there was any at all to begin with.
Most of us get to the age where our athletic glory has faded way into the past, If there was any at all to begin with.
64-year-old suburban woman to compete in US Adult Figure Skating Championships
In less than two months, Cindy Crouse will turn 65-years-old. But the Crystal Lake resident is at the Glacier Ice Arena at least five times a week.
In less than two months, Cindy Crouse will turn 65-years-old. But the Crystal Lake resident is at the Glacier Ice Arena at least five times a week.
Some Chicago-area schools won't require masks on Monday and some will be closed, after judge's order
Some Chicago-area schools will not be requiring masks on Monday, after a judge issued a temporary restraining order.
Some Chicago-area schools will not be requiring masks on Monday, after a judge issued a temporary restraining order.
Some Chicago-area schools won't require masks on Monday and some will be closed, after judge's order
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will still require masks, but lots of suburban districts including Crystal Lake, Elgin, Harvard, Lombard, McHenry and others said that masks will be optional after a judge issued a temporary restraining order against this COVID-19 rule.
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will still require masks, but lots of suburban districts including Crystal Lake, Elgin, Harvard, Lombard, McHenry and others said that masks will be optional after a judge issued a temporary restraining order against this COVID-19 rule.