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.
More suburban parents fighting for return to in-person learning
“If we can go to Walmart and purchase our groceries with our masks on and remain safe, then I think our kids can go back to school as well,” said parent Brandy Kittinger.
“If we can go to Walmart and purchase our groceries with our masks on and remain safe, then I think our kids can go back to school as well,” said parent Brandy Kittinger.
Some Chicago suburbs to allow trick-or-treating on Halloween
In some suburbs, trick-or-treating will be allowed but it is recommended that residents wear a mask and stay away from large crowds.
In some suburbs, trick-or-treating will be allowed but it is recommended that residents wear a mask and stay away from large crowds.
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.
Former child welfare worker pleads not guilty in AJ Freund case
One of two former Illinois child welfare workers who investigated abuse allegations involving a 5-year-old boy whose beaten body was found in a shallow grave last year pleaded not guilty Thursday to child endangerment and reckless conduct charges.
One of two former Illinois child welfare workers who investigated abuse allegations involving a 5-year-old boy whose beaten body was found in a shallow grave last year pleaded not guilty Thursday to child endangerment and reckless conduct charges.
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.
Man gets 6 years for McHenry County DUI crash
A 48-year-old man was sentenced to six years in prison Thursday for driving drunk and causing a crash in 2019 that left a teen with serious injuries in McHenry County.
A 48-year-old man was sentenced to six years in prison Thursday for driving drunk and causing a crash in 2019 that left a teen with serious injuries in McHenry County.
McHenry man charged with drug induced homicide
A 29-year-old McHenry man is facing charges in connection with a May 31 drug induced homicide in unincorporated McHenry.
A 29-year-old McHenry man is facing charges in connection with a May 31 drug induced homicide in unincorporated McHenry.
Lawyers: Plea deal possible for slain AJ Freund’s father
An Illinois man charged in the beating death of his 5-year-old son might agree to a plea deal in the next few weeks, a prosecutor told the judge on Friday.
An Illinois man charged in the beating death of his 5-year-old son might agree to a plea deal in the next few weeks, a prosecutor told the judge on Friday.
Crystal Lake police seek suspected jewelry thieves
Police are looking for three people suspected of burglarizing a jewlery store last week in west suburban Crystal Lake.
Police are looking for three people suspected of burglarizing a jewlery store last week in west suburban Crystal Lake.
1 dead, 5 hurt in Crystal Lake wrong-way crash
One person was killed and several others were injured in a crash Sunday in northwest suburban Crystal Lake.
One person was killed and several others were injured in a crash Sunday in northwest suburban Crystal Lake.
McHenry man pleads guilty to attempted child sex assault
A north suburban man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for trying to sexually assault a child.
A north suburban man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for trying to sexually assault a child.
North suburban man facing felony child pornography charges
A 29-year-old Crystal Lake man is facing multiple felony counts of child pornography after he was arrested July 24 in the north suburban township.
A 29-year-old Crystal Lake man is facing multiple felony counts of child pornography after he was arrested July 24 in the north suburban township.
Man sentenced to 23 years for Woodstock murder
A Woodstock man was sentenced to 23 years in prison for a 2017 murder in the McHenry County town.
A Woodstock man was sentenced to 23 years in prison for a 2017 murder in the McHenry County town.
McHenry man sentenced to 4 years for child porn, drug charges
A 32-year-old man from north suburban McHenry was sentenced to four years in prison for possessing child pornography and drugs.
A 32-year-old man from north suburban McHenry was sentenced to four years in prison for possessing child pornography and drugs.
JoAnn Cunningham who killed 5-year-old son AJ Freund begs judge for mercy
An Illinois woman who beat her young son for most of his life and padlocked him in his bedroom where he died alone in the dark portrayed herself as a loving mother Thursday as she begged for mercy from the judge who will sentence her for murder.
An Illinois woman who beat her young son for most of his life and padlocked him in his bedroom where he died alone in the dark portrayed herself as a loving mother Thursday as she begged for mercy from the judge who will sentence her for murder.
McHenry man charged with battering relatives with machete, rifle
A McHenry man is accused of attacking his younger relatives with a rifle and machete Friday in an unincorporated area near north suburban Antioch.
A McHenry man is accused of attacking his younger relatives with a rifle and machete Friday in an unincorporated area near north suburban Antioch.
‘I believe in white power’: Woman arrested after allegedly attacking Home Depot shopper in mask dispute
Video captured an Illinois woman allegedly attacking another Home Depot customer during an argument over wearing a face mask.
Video captured an Illinois woman allegedly attacking another Home Depot customer during an argument over wearing a face mask.
Hot air balloon makes emergency landing after 80-year-old passenger passes out in McHenry County
A hot air balloon landed between two houses Wednesday morning in the northwest suburbs after a passenger had a medical emergency.
A hot air balloon landed between two houses Wednesday morning in the northwest suburbs after a passenger had a medical emergency.