Crystal Lake battered by powerful storm
Residents in Crystal Lake say a brief but powerful storm broke trees, damaged property and knocked out power in their neighborhood.
Residents in Crystal Lake say a brief but powerful storm broke trees, damaged property and knocked out power in their neighborhood.
Chicago-area home prices continue to climb, with 24% spike in Gary and 19% spike in Zion
The average price for a home in Gary is $53,922, up 24.5% in just one year. In Zion, the average home costs $158,306, up 19.5%. In Chicago, home prices are up 10.1% to an average of $296,603.
The average price for a home in Gary is $53,922, up 24.5% in just one year. In Zion, the average home costs $158,306, up 19.5%. In Chicago, home prices are up 10.1% to an average of $296,603.
Pritzker signs legislation expanding equity for special needs students
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed two pieces of legislation on Wednesday that will help students with special needs.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed two pieces of legislation on Wednesday that will help students with special needs.
Biden's first presidential visit to Illinois
During his first presidential visit to Illinois, Biden is expected to promote his so-called "Build Back Better" agenda at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
During his first presidential visit to Illinois, Biden is expected to promote his so-called "Build Back Better" agenda at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Biden stops in Crystal Lake to tout bipartisan infrastructure deal
President Joe Biden pitched his proposed investments in families and education at a Crystal Lake, Illinois community college on Wednesday, telling residents of the swing district that what’s good for families is also good for the economy.
President Joe Biden pitched his proposed investments in families and education at a Crystal Lake, Illinois community college on Wednesday, telling residents of the swing district that what’s good for families is also good for the economy.
Crystal Lake prepares for President Biden's first visit to Illinois
Crystal Lake residents prepare for President Biden's visit to McHenry Community College Wednesday morning.
Crystal Lake residents prepare for President Biden's visit to McHenry Community College Wednesday morning.
Cops are 'doing their part in protecting the people of Chicago,' Police Supt. David Brown says
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has an urgent message for President Joe Biden, who is visiting the Chicago area on Wednesday, and Ald. Raymond Lopez clashes with Chicago Police Supt. David Brown after the most violent Fourth of July weekend in four years.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot has an urgent message for President Joe Biden, who is visiting the Chicago area on Wednesday, and Ald. Raymond Lopez clashes with Chicago Police Supt. David Brown after the most violent Fourth of July weekend in four years.
Crystal Lake food pantry vandalized; no suspect in custody
A food pantry in Crystal Lake was vandalized on Friday.
A food pantry in Crystal Lake was vandalized on Friday.
Missing Crystal Lake man, 27, last seen March 22
Jon Chung was last seen leaving home March 22 in the 1600 block of Deerhaven Drive, Crystal Lake police said in a statement.
Jon Chung was last seen leaving home March 22 in the 1600 block of Deerhaven Drive, Crystal Lake police said in a statement.
Convicted child murderer released from prison
Cayce Williams, a man convicted of killing and raping a child in 1997, was released from prison on parole Thursday.
Cayce Williams, a man convicted of killing and raping a child in 1997, was released from prison on parole Thursday.
Certain child welfare statements ruled out in AJ Freund case
Certain statements made by two former child welfare workers who investigated abuse allegations involving a 5-year-old boy who was later beaten to death cannot be used in their criminal prosecutions, the Illinois Attorney General’s Office said.
Certain statements made by two former child welfare workers who investigated abuse allegations involving a 5-year-old boy who was later beaten to death cannot be used in their criminal prosecutions, the Illinois Attorney General’s Office said.
Crystal Lake man charged with stealing money from church meant for less fortunate
A 59-year-old Crystal Lake man is accused of stealing thousands of dollars meant for the poor from his church in an unincorporated area near suburban Woodstock.
A 59-year-old Crystal Lake man is accused of stealing thousands of dollars meant for the poor from his church in an unincorporated area near suburban Woodstock.
Gas station robbery suspect arrested after returning as customer hours later: Crystal Lake police
A man who allegedly robbed a gas station in Crystal Lake on Sunday was arrested after returning later that day as a customer and being recognized by a clerk, police said.
A man who allegedly robbed a gas station in Crystal Lake on Sunday was arrested after returning later that day as a customer and being recognized by a clerk, police said.
Crystal Lake woman charged with falsely reporting daughter missing
Police have located a 3-year-old girl reported missing Wednesday in Crystal Lake in the northwest suburbs.
Police have located a 3-year-old girl reported missing Wednesday in Crystal Lake in the northwest suburbs.
Crystal Lake man charged in home burglary
A man allegedly tried to disguise himself by wearing a wig when he broke into a home Thursday in McHenry County.
A man allegedly tried to disguise himself by wearing a wig when he broke into a home Thursday in McHenry County.
Palatine music teacher gets 3 years for trying to sexually assault student
Kenneth Kang was found guilty of 10 counts of attempted sexual assault in connection to the allegations from 2015, according to the McHenry County state’s attorney’s office.
Kenneth Kang was found guilty of 10 counts of attempted sexual assault in connection to the allegations from 2015, according to the McHenry County state’s attorney’s office.
Abuse investigator in AJ Freund case pleads not guilty
Carlos Acosta, 54, of Woodstock, entered the plea in a McHenry County courtroom Thursday morning.
Carlos Acosta, 54, of Woodstock, entered the plea in a McHenry County courtroom Thursday morning.
Father of 5-year-old AJ Freund gets 30 years for role in son's death
A northern Illinois man who was charged with murder for his role in the beating death of his 5-year-old son pleaded guilty Friday to reduced charges and was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
A northern Illinois man who was charged with murder for his role in the beating death of his 5-year-old son pleaded guilty Friday to reduced charges and was sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Suburban parents push for return to classroom: 'Our kids are just dying on the vine'
Parents and students in Crystal Lake say enough is enough. They are pushing for a return to the classroom and the playing fields.
Parents and students in Crystal Lake say enough is enough. They are pushing for a return to the classroom and the playing fields.
Former DCFS investigators handling AJ Freund case facing charges
Two former employees of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services are facing felony charges nine months after they were fired over their handling of 5-year-old AJ Freund’s case in Crystal Lake before his death — his parents charged in his killing.
Two former employees of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services are facing felony charges nine months after they were fired over their handling of 5-year-old AJ Freund’s case in Crystal Lake before his death — his parents charged in his killing.