Grayslake, IL|News|
Police Dog Credited With Finding Gun Used In Stray Bullet Slaying
A 15-year-old girl from Round Lake Beach died after the bullet went into her home and struck and killed her, police said.
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Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Man Accused Of Driving Drunk, Killed Elderly Man Released From Prison
A judge granted pre-trial release to the Huntley man.
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Police Seek Help Finding Girl, 15, Who Went Missing From Wauconda
Ofelia S. Hernandez, 15, went missing from Wauconda over the weekend and may have been traveling in a white Toyota Scion.
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Upgraded Charges Possible After Man, 70, Dies After May Collision: Authorities
The 70-year-old man died last month after he and his dog, who was also killed, were struck by an alleged drunk driver in Woodstock in May.
Libertyville|News|
Teen Rescued From Lake Michigan, Critically Injured: Authorities
A 15-year-old girl was rescued from Lake Michigan near Zion Friday evening, fire officials said.
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Algonquin Teen Sentenced In Drugged Rollover Crash That Injured 4
A teenager has been sentenced to probation for driving drugged and recklessly when he caused the rollover crash.
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Lightning Likely Caused Attic Fire In Prairie Grove, Natural Gas Fire In Woodstock
Lightning strikes are believed to have caused a house fire in Prairie Grove and a natural gas line fire in Woodstock over the weekend.
Grayslake, IL|News|
Round Lake High Graduate Dies While Working On Alaskan Fishing Boat
A former Round Lake Beach resident working on an Alaskan fishing boat died after he became tangled in gear and was pulled overboard.
Libertyville|News|
Several People Hospitalized In Wrong-Way I-94 Crash: Police
Multiple people were hospitalized in a four-vehicle crash.
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Officials Search For Undetonated Mortars In Crystal Lake Following Fireworks Mishap
The fire department will be searching Crystal Lake after several undetonated mortars possibly fell into the water.
Highland Park, IL|News|
Anti-Genocide Chalk Messages Spark Confrontation In Highland Park
The resident who wrote the messages said he gets “terrible racist pushback” every time.
Algonquin-Lake In The Hills, IL|News|
Boy, 16, Arrested After Algonquin Man, 24, Fatally Shot: Authorities
The Elgin Police Department responded around 11:36 p.m. on June 16 to the 600 block of Villa Street in Elgin for a report of a shooting.
Grayslake, IL|News|
Woman In Argument With Boyfriend Set Truck On Fire: Authorities
Officers arrested Jazmin A. Martinez, 24, of Round Lake Beach, in connection with the incident.
Libertyville|News|
1 Person Killed, 2 Injured In Route 41 Crash In North Chicago
The collision happened early Sunday morning, authorities said.
Grayslake, IL|News|
Lake County Man Held In Jail For Driving On Revoked License 13 Times: Authorities
He was most recently pulled over for driving 120 mph in a 40 MPH zone near Gurnee, according to authorities.
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
Man Accused Of Leaving Elderly Family Member On Floor For Two Days
A Woodstock man now faces felony criminal charges.
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|News|
No Charges Filed In McHenry County Jail Death: State's Attorney
The McHenry County State's Attorney's Office declined to file charges the fourth in-custody death of 2023.
Libertyville|News|
Boy, 5, Seriously Injured In Near Drowning At Gurnee Pool
The boy was found in an outdoor swimming pool at a Gurnee apartment complex Thursday afternoon.
Lake Forest-Lake Bluff, IL|News|
Censured Over Severed Arm Post, Waukegan Alderman Alleges Harassment
Ald. Keith Turner, a candidate for Waukegan mayor, says his opponents attacks are "not only unethical but are also illegal."
Libertyville|News|
1 Injured In Vernon Hills Crash
One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Vernon Hills Sunday evening, authorities said.
