McHenry County man charged with indecent solicitation, traveling to meet a 14-year-old girl
"In the era of technology, I strongly recommend all parents and guardians monitor your children’s electronic use and have serious conversations about the risks of online predators, as online predators are prevalent, and they lurk in the shadows of cyberspace,” said Sheriff John D. Idleburg.
"In the era of technology, I strongly recommend all parents and guardians monitor your children’s electronic use and have serious conversations about the risks of online predators, as online predators are prevalent, and they lurk in the shadows of cyberspace,” said Sheriff John D. Idleburg.
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.
Cary girl, 16, missing from northwest suburbs; last seen July 27
HAVE YOU SEEN HER? Police in northwest suburban Cary are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 16-year-old girl.
HAVE YOU SEEN HER? Police in northwest suburban Cary are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 16-year-old girl.
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.
Woman found guilty of abusing elderly woman in her care in Island Lake
A woman has been found guilty of abusing an 82-year-old woman in her care in Island Lake in McHenry County.
A woman has been found guilty of abusing an 82-year-old woman in her care in Island Lake in McHenry County.
New Illinois law will effectively end immigrant detention
Illinois will effectively end immigrant detention and further restrict local law enforcement’s ability to cooperate with federal immigration authorities under a plan Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Monday.
Illinois will effectively end immigrant detention and further restrict local law enforcement’s ability to cooperate with federal immigration authorities under a plan Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law Monday.
Three men wanted for road rage murder in the suburbs
West Dundee police say that Kurt Doporcyk, 41; Ryan Barrett, 32; and Peter Stoyshich, 30, killed Alex Hall, 52.
West Dundee police say that Kurt Doporcyk, 41; Ryan Barrett, 32; and Peter Stoyshich, 30, killed Alex Hall, 52.
Thieves steal 7-year-old boy's Go Kart, trailer in Lake in the Hills
A northwest suburban 7-year-old boy is having to hit the brakes on his Go Kart racing career because thieves stole his expensive gear.
A northwest suburban 7-year-old boy is having to hit the brakes on his Go Kart racing career because thieves stole his expensive gear.
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.
Scattered thunderstorms possible Saturday afternoon and evening, with damaging winds and large hail
Scattered, severe thunderstorms are possible across suburban Chicago late Saturday afternoon.
Scattered, severe thunderstorms are possible across suburban Chicago late Saturday afternoon.
Illinois hot dog stand ticketed over American flag display
A McHenry County restaurant owner says he?s being ticketed for flying the American flag in front of his business.
A McHenry County restaurant owner says he?s being ticketed for flying the American flag in front of his business.
Child in critical condition after being pulled from pond in Lake in the Hills
A child is in critical condition after being pulled from a pond in Lake in the Hills Friday afternoon.
A child is in critical condition after being pulled from a pond in Lake in the Hills Friday afternoon.
Child pulled from suburban pond, in critical condition
A child is in critical condition after being pulled from a pond in Lake in the Hills Friday afternoon.
A child is in critical condition after being pulled from a pond in Lake in the Hills Friday afternoon.
McHenry County man ticketed for flying American flags outside his business
"Why does the American flag fall under your sign ordinance? Why is the American flag a sign? It's a symbol of patriotism," Terry Trobiani said.
"Why does the American flag fall under your sign ordinance? Why is the American flag a sign? It's a symbol of patriotism," Terry Trobiani said.
McHenry County man frustrated after being ticketed for American flags
A McHenry County man is frustrated after his business was ticketed for flying American flags.
A McHenry County man is frustrated after his business was ticketed for flying American flags.
West Nile Virus found in McHenry County mosquitos
The McHenry County Department of Health confirmed Friday mosquitos collected in Fox River Grove have tested positive for West Nile Virus.
The McHenry County Department of Health confirmed Friday mosquitos collected in Fox River Grove have tested positive for West Nile Virus.
YouTube removes video of suburban school board meeting because it could spread COVID misinformation
The video was restored to YouTube, which cited an exemption to its policy banning misinformation about COVID.
The video was restored to YouTube, which cited an exemption to its policy banning misinformation about COVID.
Jiffy Lube worker in McHenry killed after driver accelerated off service bay
A 29-year-old Jiffy Lube employee died after being struck by a car leaving a service bay.
A 29-year-old Jiffy Lube employee died after being struck by a car leaving a service bay.
Jiffy Lube employee in McHenry struck, killed by Jeep leaving vehicle service bay
The driver of a beige 2004 Jeep Liberty, a 91-year-old woman, accelerated when exiting a vehicle service bay and struck the 29-year-old employee, police said.
The driver of a beige 2004 Jeep Liberty, a 91-year-old woman, accelerated when exiting a vehicle service bay and struck the 29-year-old employee, police said.
Kane and McHenry county courthouses lifting COVID-19 restrictions
People who are fully vaccinated do not need to wear masks or follow social distancing at Kane and McHenry county courthouses as of Monday.
People who are fully vaccinated do not need to wear masks or follow social distancing at Kane and McHenry county courthouses as of Monday.