Barrington, IL|News|
Barrington Man Charged With Attempted Murder After Attack
The man is accused of injuring a family member with a knife Monday evening.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
- Crystal Lake-Cary, IL
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Police Activity Reported At Home Tuesday In Cary
The Cary Police Department responded to the incident at the home on Three Oaks Road near Bright Oaks Circle.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Cary Man Accused Of Attacking Woman At Conservation Area
The 25-year-old man has been denied pre-trial release.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Fire Officials Investigate Cause Of Weekend House Fire In Crystal Lake
The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department responded to the fire at about 3:20 a.m. at a home in the 9200 block of Arthur Street.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Barrington, IL|News|
1 Arrested, 3 Injured In Domestic Attack In Barrington
The incident happened Monday evening in the 200 block of Walton Street.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Residents, Firefighters Work Together To Save Pup From Icy Lake
A German Shepherd puppy became stuck on a thawing Wonder Lake on Feb. 6. Here's how the pup was brought to safety, returned to his owner.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
McHenry County Man, 19, Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash: Police
The man, who has been identified as Diego Gonzalez Mendoza, 19, of Harvard, was flown to a hospital on Feb. 12 where he later died.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Family Remembers 'Beautiful, Innocent' Kids Killed In 'Revenge' Plot
Their father, Jason Karels, 36, of Round Lake Beach, was sentenced to life in prison for their murders on Friday.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Vote On Tree Removal To Pave Way For Three Oaks Trail Extension
The city council is set to vote Tuesday on a measure that would make way for trail extension and access road at the recreation area.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Bomb Threat Arrest | Accidental Hanging | Human Trafficking Rescue
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
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Elgin, IL|News|
Kane County Jury Convicts Man In Sex Assault Case
The 45-year-old Elgin man could now face a lengthy prison term.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
'Instagram-Worthy' Food Coming To Independence Grove Cafe
John Eggert has revamped the menu at the popular outdoor eatery.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Grayslake Burger King To Be Upgraded Under New Ownership
A suburban man acquired locations in Crystal Lake and Algonquin.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Crystal Lake Park District Board Decides To Keep Police Department
The board met Thursday night to vote on the matter and decided to keep the police department in place.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Local Burger Kings To Be Upgraded Under New Ownership
A suburban man acquired locations in Crystal Lake and Algonquin.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Man, 23, Critically Injured In Early Morning Crash In McHenry County
The single vehicle crash happened on McGuire Road in unincorporated Harvard, authorities said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Drunk Man At Panel For DUI Faces New Charge For Pushing Sergeant: Cops
The 41-year-old man is accused of injuring the Lake County Sheriff's Office sergeant while attending the victim impact panel near Grayslake.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Man Accused Of Calling Bomb Threat Into School Arrested: Police
The Maywood man is accused of making the bomb threat, which lead to a lockdown at Gages Lake School.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Suitcase Left Outside Government Center Leads To Evacuation
The Kane County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad has inspected the suitcase and deemed it safe.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Man Detained For Fifth DUI In Crash That Killed Man, 21
The local man appeared in a video touting a program designed to keep addicts out of jail. He is currently jailed in a fatal DUI case.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
