Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man, Woman Found Dead In Car Parked In Roadway: Police
The man and woman were found unresponsive in the vehicle in the 700 block of Coventry Lane early Tuesday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
- Crystal Lake-Cary, IL
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Lake Roots Will Open Soon In Crystal Lake
The business is moving into the former Mr. A's Italian Beef in Crystal Lake at the corner of Route 14 and Dole Avenue.
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Libertyville, IL|News|
Man Accused Of Strangling Mother To Death To Appear In Court This Week
Kenneth Rixie, 29, has been charged with first-degree homicide in connection with the strangulation death of his 66-year-old mother.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Fast-Casual Restaurant In Crystal Lake Closes
The only Freddy's in McHenry County closed last week, leaving 13 locations in Illinois and none in the Chicago area.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Crystal Lake To Address Electric Bike, Scooter Concerns
Officials will discuss electric bikes and scooters during Tuesday's city council meeting.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Child Ejected From Car Seat During Crash In McHenry County: Police
Five people were injured in the collision on Route 14 and Lembcke Road in unincorporated Harvard on Sunday afternoon.
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Philadelphia, PA|News|
Teen Shot On Temple University Campus: Police
The shooting was reported Saturday night in the area Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue in Philadelphia.
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Grayslake, IL|News|
Coroner IDs Man Fatally Hit By Metra Train
Pete Kostopoulos, of Elk Grove Village, died from blunt force injuries sustained during the collision Thursday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
1 Killed In Fire In St. Petersburg: Police
The fire occurred near the intersection of 10th Avenue and 17th Street North in St. Petersburg early Saturday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Bolingbrook, IL|News|
Halloween Party With 'Hundreds' Of Juveniles Shut Down After 3 Police Calls: Authorities
Authorities in Bolingbrook responded on three different occasions to the party on Halloween night, according to police.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Teens Accused Of Shooting Into Homes, Vehicle Near Grayslake: Police
Jabreon Bell, 19, and Sir Mark Hill, 18, both of unincorporated Grayslake, face charges in connection with the "reckless" acts, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Road Rage Stabbing | Metra Fatality | Navy Vet Turns 100 | Missing Teen Found Safe
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
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Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Funds Raised After Man Killed In Electrocution Accident
The 42-year-old man while working on a farm in McHenry County when he was killed.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
1 Killed, 1 Injured When Metra Train Hits Car Near Grayslake
The collision happened Thursday afternoon on the Metra tracks near Grayslake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Another Chicago-Area Pinstripes Closes
The restaurant in South Barrington has shut its doors.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
1 In Custody In Road Rage Stabbing: Police
A 57-year-old man was injured in the incident in Mundelein Wednesday evening and a 59-year-old man has been arrested.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
McHenry County College Hosts Pumpkin Smash Event This Weekend
The pumpkin smash composting event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Chase By Feds Ends With Arrest In School In Lake County: Police
Border patrol agents responded to the Warren Township High School's O'Plaine Campus where two were arrested Thursday morning, police said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man Flown To Hospital After Car Crashes Into Home In McHenry County: Authorities
The two-vehicle collision happened on Route 23 and River Road on Wednesday morning.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Woman, 41, Hit By Freight Train In Mundelein: Police
The collision happened Tuesday morning near the Metra station in Mundelein.
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