Groundhog Day 2024: Woodstock Willie weighs in on fate of winter
Woodstock Willie brought delight to thousands of people gathering Friday morning in the north suburb to celebrate Groundhog Day.
Suspect sought after making hoax bomb threat at Crystal Lake Public Library: police
A search is underway for a 23-year-old man accused of making hoax bomb threats in multiple Chicago suburbs and at the Crystal Lake Public Library.
Illinois lottery: Winning $700K ticket sold in Chicago suburb
One Illinois Lottery player came out of the weekend a big winner.
Fire damages row of houses in Crystal Lake
A fire broke out along a row of residences Wednesday morning in Crystal Lake, rendering two homes uninhabitable.
Fire breaks out at Crystal Lake business
A fire broke out Monday afternoon at a business in Crystal Lake.
Snowfall totals: Chicago winter storm Jan. 12-13
Northeast Illinois has been hammered by snow and rain over the past day, canceling schools, flights and causing power outages for thousands.
Over 4K in Chicago area affected by power outages amid blizzard-like conditions
The Chicago area was reporting tens of thousands of people troubled by power outages — 372 of them in the city — as blizzard-like conditions pummeled much of northern Illinois.
Some northern suburbs see heavy snow
It was a messy afternoon and evening commute on Tuesday for residents in the northern suburbs.
Crystal Lake tragedy: Investigation reveals family dispute led to shooting that killed 4
A months-long investigation revealed that a family dispute in unincorporated Crystal Lake led to a shooting that left three women dead and the shooter.
Juvenile's death investigation leads to woman's arrest in McHenry County
A 45-year-old woman was arrested after a juvenile was found unresponsive at a home in McHenry County and later died.
Lake County to house inmates at McHenry County Jail amid 'staffing crisis'
The Lake County Sheriff's Office plans to temporarily house up to 150 inmates at the McHenry County Jail amid a "staffing crisis."
Chicago-area migrant bus battle intensifies as more towns crack down
The migrant bus battle in the suburbs is intensifying, and the list of villages and towns trying to prevent random drop-offs and rogue buses is growing longer.
Algonquin man charged with sexually assaulting girlfriend at knife-point, sheriff says
An Algonquin was charged with sexually assaulting his girlfriend at knife-point over the weekend, according to the Kane County Sheriff's Office.
New McHenry ordinance: Impoundment, fines for non-compliant migrant buses
The McHenry City Council will vote Friday on allowing the impoundment of buses that drop off migrants.
Former DCFS worker seeks new trial in AJ Freund case
Carlos Acosta, a former DCFS worker convicted for his involvement in the mishandling of the case involving the tragic death of a Crystal Lake boy at the hands of his parents, is petitioning for a new trial.
