2 charged in drug deal stabbing near Crystal Lake

Zachary M. Nunes, 20, of Dwight, faces a count of aggravated robbery, two counts battery and a counts of unlawful delivery and possession of cannabis.

Crystal Lake man charged with sexually assaulting child

Jonathan Gomes faces three felony counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, according to a statement from the McHenry County sheriff’s office.

Crystal Lake man who tested positive for COVID-19 dies

The 70-year-old died March 21, according to the McHenry County Department of Health spokeswoman Lindsey Salvatelli.

Demolition begins at Chicago-area house where AJ Freund was killed

In November, a judge gave the community of Crystal Lake permission to demolish the house that had sat boarded up for months.

Andrew Freund Sr. seeks bench trial in young son's beating death

Andrew Freund Sr. made the request during a brief hearing in McHenry County court, the (Arlington Heights) Daily Herald reported.

Man charged with Crystal Lake stabbing, home invasion

A Crystal Lake man has been charged with trying to stab another man to death during a home invasion Thursday in an unincorporated area near the northwest suburb.

DCFS workers who oversaw AJ Freund case no longer employed by state

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services confirmed Friday that Carlos Acosta and his supervisor Andrew Polovin left the agency after a lengthy internal investigation.

Mother of slain AJ Freund pleads guilty to murder

Cunningham, 36, faces a prison sentence of 20 to 60 years in prison for the April murder of her son, the Daily Herald is reporting.

Judge OKs demolition of Illinois house where “AJ” Freund was killed

A judge has given a northern Illinois community permission to demolish the house where a couple allegedly beat their 5-year-old son to death.

Salvation Army collects first gold coin of season in Chicago area

Christmas is around the corner and last week, the Salvation Army was gifted its first gold coin of the season in the Chicago area.

Alarm scares off armed robber at Crystal Lake gas station

Police in the north suburbs are searching for a woman who attempted to rob a Crystal Lake gas station.

Drunken driver crashes through wall of Crystal Lake church: police

A man faces DUI charges after allegedly driving through the wall of an unoccupied church Thursday in northwest suburban Crystal Lake.