McHenry County man charged with having child porn
A 37-year-old man from unincorporated Fox River Grove was arrested Wednesday on charges of soliciting and possessing child pornography in McHenry County.
A 37-year-old man from unincorporated Fox River Grove was arrested Wednesday on charges of soliciting and possessing child pornography in McHenry County.
Woman charged in Algonquin double murder
A 39-year-old woman has been arrested in Colorado after allegedly murdering two people in suburban Algonquin.
A 39-year-old woman has been arrested in Colorado after allegedly murdering two people in suburban Algonquin.
Wonder Lake couple accused of raising children in garbage-filled home
A Wonder Lake couple have been accused of leaving four children in a garbage-filled home last week in the northwest suburb.
A Wonder Lake couple have been accused of leaving four children in a garbage-filled home last week in the northwest suburb.
Gas station robbery suspect arrested after returning as customer hours later: Crystal Lake police
A man who allegedly robbed a gas station in Crystal Lake on Sunday was arrested after returning later that day as a customer and being recognized by a clerk, police said.
A man who allegedly robbed a gas station in Crystal Lake on Sunday was arrested after returning later that day as a customer and being recognized by a clerk, police said.
Crystal Lake woman charged with falsely reporting daughter missing
Police have located a 3-year-old girl reported missing Wednesday in Crystal Lake in the northwest suburbs.
Police have located a 3-year-old girl reported missing Wednesday in Crystal Lake in the northwest suburbs.
Man gets 5 years for selling hallucinogenics to undercover cops
A 22-year-old man who sold hallucinogenic mushrooms to undercover police officers in the north suburbs was sentenced to five years in prison Friday.
A 22-year-old man who sold hallucinogenic mushrooms to undercover police officers in the north suburbs was sentenced to five years in prison Friday.
Man gets 5 years for theft of $5K wrench sets in Woodstock
A man was sentenced to five years in prison for stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise in 2019 from a store in Woodstock.
A man was sentenced to five years in prison for stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise in 2019 from a store in Woodstock.
McHenry man sentenced to over 5 years for fleeing police
A 36-year-old man of McHenry was sentenced to five and a half years in prison after being found guilty of fleeing from police in September in McHenry.
A 36-year-old man of McHenry was sentenced to five and a half years in prison after being found guilty of fleeing from police in September in McHenry.
Crystal Lake man charged in home burglary
A man allegedly tried to disguise himself by wearing a wig when he broke into a home Thursday in McHenry County.
A man allegedly tried to disguise himself by wearing a wig when he broke into a home Thursday in McHenry County.
28-year-old McHenry man charged with reproduction of child pornography
A 28-year-old McHenry man was charged with 10 counts of reproducing child pornography, which is punishable by 60 to 120 years in Prison.
A 28-year-old McHenry man was charged with 10 counts of reproducing child pornography, which is punishable by 60 to 120 years in Prison.
Palatine music teacher gets 3 years for trying to sexually assault student
Kenneth Kang was found guilty of 10 counts of attempted sexual assault in connection to the allegations from 2015, according to the McHenry County state’s attorney’s office.
Kenneth Kang was found guilty of 10 counts of attempted sexual assault in connection to the allegations from 2015, according to the McHenry County state’s attorney’s office.
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.