Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Coroner IDs Motorcyclist Killed In Tower Lakes Collision
The crash happened in Towers Lake Monday evening. The Lake Barrington man killed in the collision has been identified as Mark Demski.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
- Crystal Lake-Cary, IL
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Coroner IDs Motorcyclist Killed In Crash
The collision happened Friday at Route 176 and Dean Street in Woodstock.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
6 Injured In McHenry County Crash
The collision happened Monday afternoon near Marengo.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Dog Killed, Elderly Man Injured After Car Hits Them: Police
The incident happened Monday in Woodstock.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
4 Seriously Injured In McHenry County Collision
The single-vehicle rollover crash happened at about 2:05 a.m. Monday in the 11200 block of Charles Road in Woodstock.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man Dies After Fleeing Shooting, Crashing Car: Police
The accused shooter was killed in the collision at Route 47 and Route 176 early Friday in Woodstock, authorities said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
First-Ever Co-Op Grocery Shop Opening Wednesday In McHenry County
The long-awaited store will open at 9 a.m. on May 15 at 2390 Lake Shore Drive in Woodstock.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Huntley Woman Killed, 2 Injured In I-90 Crash
The collision happened last week on the Interstate 90 off-ramp to northbound Route 47.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Summer Concert Schedule At Independence Grove Announced
The concerts will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays from Jun 11 through Aug. 6 at the preserve's outdoor Millennia Plaza.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Teen Taken Into Custody At Jacobs HS Over Social Media Threat: Cops
The 14-year-old is accused of displaying a weapon on social media, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Man Killed In House Fire At Mom's House On Mother's Day
Thomas Morley was killed after he tried to escape the house fire in the 17800 block of West Winnebago Drive in unincorporated Grayslake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
ID Unknown On Person Found Dead In Burning Truck: Coroner
The truck fire was first reported on May 4 near West Ringwood Road and South Solon Road in unincorporated McHenry.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man Accused Of Kidnapping, Killing Missing Crystal Lake Resident
Douglas Ottesen faces murder charges, with police alleging he killed James Cromwell, 57, of Crystal Lake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Armed Robber Pushes Clerk Into Bathroom, Steals Cigarettes: Police
The robbery happened at a gas station in the 20000 block of North Rand Road in Deer Park early Monday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Woman, 76, Dies After Crash Near Antioch
The collision happened Sunday afternoon on Route 173 near Wells Lane. Police believe the woman suffered a medical episode before the crash.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Tornado Confirmed | Medicine-Swapping School Nurse | Hazing Probe
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Route 120 Set To Reopen Following Railroad Crossing Repairs
Route 120 has been fully closed to through traffic at the railroad crossing on Route 120 west of Route 83.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Confirmed Tornado Caused Barn Collapse In McHenry Co.: NWS
Four animals were killed in a fire and barn collapse in the 10800 block of Weidner Road in unincorporated Harvard
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Lake Zurich, IL|News|
Man Found In Bedroom Watching Child Porn During Police Search: Cops
Jared R. Honegger, 24, of the 0 to 100 block of Terrace Lane in Lake Zurich, faces five counts of possession of child pornography.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Women Killed When Car Collides With Dump Truck
The collision happened Wednesday morning at Chardon Road and Fairfield Road in unincorporated Wauconda.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
