St. Charles, IL|News|
Serious Crash Causing Traffic Delays In St. Charles
The collision happened Tuesday afternoon happened at Crane Road between Silver and Bolcum roads.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
- Crystal Lake-Cary, IL
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Pedestrian Hit By Truck, Killed In Fox Lake
The Lake County Coroner's Office has identified the man as Troy Dowsett, of Portsmouth, Virginia.
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Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Algonquin Librarian Wins $50K On Jeopardy
Jen Jaswinski, a youth services librarian for the Algonquin Public Library, appeared in an episode that aired on Nov. 28.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
5,000 Stop Out To Miracle On Main: Video
The holidays are in full swing in Algonquin following this weekend's Miracle on Main.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Snowshoe Program Planned In Kane County
Programs will be held at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve in January and February.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
New Lake County K-9 Tasked With Investigating Child Porn Cases
K-9 investigator Grip, a 1.5-year-old yellow lab, recently joined the Lake County State's Attorney's Office.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
2 Seriously Injured In DUI Crash Into Self Storage Building
The driver faces DUI and reckless driving charges following the Sunday crash in Beach Park.
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Grayslake, IL|News|
Strangling Death; Woman ID'd | 7th DUI | Holiday Fests
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
St. Charles, IL|News|
Woman Sentenced For Killing Boyfriend With Car At Former Pheasant Run
Kathleen Vulpitta, formerly of River Grove, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
What You Need To Know If You Go: Miracle On Main
The fourth annual Miracle on Main is expected to draw thousands to downtown Algonquin on Saturday.
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Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Woman Who Lost Home, 2 Dogs In Fire Grateful For Community Support
More than $7,700 has been raised for Alesha Wright, a woman who lost everything in a Thanksgiving Day blaze.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
No Arrests Made After Woman's Body Found On Side Of Road: Police
The Lake County Coroner's Office has identified the woman whose body was found dumped on the side of a Lake County road this past week.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Officer Saved Driver From Burning Vehicle That Hit Her Squad Car: Cops
The Gurnee Police Department officer is expected to receive a Life Saving Award at an upcoming village board meeting.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Santa Parade Set For Dec. 9 In Cary, Oakwood Hills, Trout Valley
Santa will be riding on fire trucks down various streets in the towns.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Libertyville, IL|News|
Libertyville's Santa Parade Is This Weekend
We've got the full route for the parade, which will step off at 2 p.m. on the southeast corner of Libertyville.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
Cary Police Issue Tickets During Thanksgiving Detail
The traffic safety campaign ran from Nov. 17 to 27.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Portillo's Opens In Algonquin
The area got a new Portillo's with the opening of the restaurant off Randall Road in Algonquin.
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Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
McHenry Home Uninhabitable Following Blaze
The cause of the early Tuesday fire remains under investigation.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Grayslake, IL|News|
Police Shoot At Man Who Points Crossbow At Them: Authorities
The 25-year-old Antioch man was not hit by the gunfire, authorities said.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary|News|
2 Men Accused Of Stealing Cannabis Plants From Home: Police
The men entered the McHenry home through an unlocked door and are accused of fleeing the scene with the plants.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
