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.

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.

Some Lake County inmates to be held at McHenry County Jail due to staffing shortage
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Some inmates at the Lake County Jail are being moved for safety reasons. One hundred fifty inmates will be temporarily held at the McHenry County Jail. The Lake County Sheriff says this will alleviate safety concerns due to a staffing shortage.

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.

McHenry adopts new migrant bus ordinance
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McHenry is the latest suburb to approve an ordinance that will penalize migrant bus drivers for showing up unanounced.

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.

McHenry City Council to vote on migrant bus ordinance
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The McHenry City Council is hosting a special meeting Friday to discuss migrant buses being dropped off without notice in the Chicago suburbs.