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Evanston hired Crystal Lake police chief as private investigator to probe Motor Fuel Tax funds use

The City of Evanston hired Thomas Kotlowski, the Crystal Lake police chief, as a private investigator months ago to probe Evanston’s use of Motor Fuel Tax funds, records show. The city contracted with Clarity One Solutions LLC on June 29 to “provide investigative services,” including for “internal investigations involving...

Evanston, IL · 4h
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Six bodies found in Elgin Fox River

Six bodies were recovered from the Elgin Fox River this year. Authorities have not established connections between cases. While authorities divulged some identifications, others remain unknown. Circumstantial details of death vary by case. The following incidents detail each reported recovery, including the disclosed identities of those found. Here are the...

Elgin, IL · 1d

mchenrycountyblog.com

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Fire Near Crystal Lake’s Woods Creek Elementary School

WORKING FIRE – 1200 Block of Alexandra Blvd. CRYSTAL LAKE, IL – The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department (CLFR) responded to a reported residential structure fire in the 1200 block of Alexandra Boulevard at 8:16 a.m. While responding, additional information from dispatch prompted the incident to be upgraded...

Crystal Lake, IL · 2d
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Feds Help Convict McHenry Man by Providing DNA which McHenry Police Connected Him to Earlier Business Break-In

DNA EVIDENCE LINKS McHENRY MAN TO BUSINESS BURGLARY; SENTENCED TO SEVEN YEARS IN PRISON. McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi L. Freese announces that on November 4, 2026, Peter A. Sova, 39, of McHenry, Illinois, was sentenced to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for Burglary, a Class 2 felony, by the Honorable Judge Tiffany E. Davis.

Mchenry, IL · 1d
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Head-on Crash on Lucas Road

Woodstock Fire News Release: One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Lucas Road. On Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 9:33 a.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to the area of Route 47 and Lucas Road for a reported two-vehicle crash with entrapment. First-arriving police officers reported that both drivers were conscious,...

Woodstock, IL · 1d

Law & Crime

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Husband reverses Jetta over screaming wife and drags her down street, but the bizarre excuse he gives returning seals his fate

Contreras was detained at the scene and denied hitting his wife with his car. He then changed his story to claim he did not mean to hit her. The post Husband reverses Jetta over screaming wife and drags her down street, but the bizarre excuse he gives returning seals his fate first appeared on Law & Crime .

Oakwood Hills, IL · 2d

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Cunat Launches $56M DST Offering for 540-Unit MF in McHenry

Cunat, Inc. announced the launch of Cunat Exchange X DST, which is seeking to raise $56.17 million. The DST owns The Residence of Fox Meadows, a newly developed 540-unit multifamily community in McHenry, Illinois, approximately 50 miles northwest of Chicago. Cunat developed The Residence of Fox Meadows and sold the property to the DST for $135 million. The 18-building community sits on approximately 37 acres and was 97.5% occupied.

Mchenry, IL · 1d

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Five Republican McHenry County Board Members Defeated, Margin Will Be 10-8

Here are the District 1 results of the contest between Democrat Dee Darling and incumbent Republican Matt Kunkle. Darlling won 55.88% to 45.12%. In District 2 incumbent Democrat Gloria Van Hof beat back the challenge of Dan Hickey, The vote was. District 3 incumbent Democrat Carolyn Campbell defrated GOP challenger...

Mchenry County, IL · 2d

Law & Crime

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Man took car in for 'exhaust system inspection' and wound up dead hours later from carbon monoxide poisoning: Lawsuit

A routine trip to an Illinois auto repair shop ended with a deadly defect being left inside a vehicle and two people losing their lives to carbon monoxide poisoning, according to a lawsuit. The post Man took car in for 'exhaust system inspection' and wound up dead hours later from carbon monoxide poisoning: Lawsuit first appeared on Law & Crime .

Crystal Lake, IL · 2d

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Illinois wrongful death lawsuit raises concerns over car exhaust safety

A wrongful death lawsuit filed in McHenry County accuses a Grayslake auto repair shop of allowing a vehicle with a potentially deadly exhaust defect to leave its garage before two people died from carbon monoxide poisoning. The family of 20-year-old Yeisimar A. Morales Sanchez alleges the business failed to properly...

Mchenry County, IL · 18h

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Democrats celebrate gains in McHenry County as Republicans assess losses across Illinois

Republicans across Illinois are coming to terms with Democrats' sweeping blue wave as party leaders assess recent election results and their path forward.

Mchenry County, IL · 1d

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Lakewood’s RedTail Golf Club Financials Finally Up-to-date, But Confusing

The October 13th Lakewood Village Board packet includes information on RedTail’s finances from the beginning of the fiscal year (May) through September. Compared with the prior fiscal year, the number of rounds played was up 24%. But revenue was down 8.2% and net Income was down 31% to $82,140.

Village Of Lakewood, IL · 1d

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No tricks, all treats for Sun City

It was all treats for Sun City this spooky season. Local Halloween events brought the community together, as residents, grandkids, and neighbors united to celebrate. This year, the Grandma, Grandpa, and Me charter club (GG&Me) Halloween party saw a record-breaking turnout, with over 125 grandchildren officially registered for the festivities. According to GG&Me treasurer Debra Krzeminski, there were also 97 grandparents, 79 parents, and 10 toddlers under age two. “Babies matter because my 15-month-old granddaughter had fun looking at everything,” said Pam Mosier, president of the charter club.

Huntley, IL · 1d

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Illinois county votes for Democratic gubernatorial candidate for first time since 1852

McHenry County, the reddest of the collar counties surrounding Chicago, is riding the blue wave that swept through the political world this week. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker became the first Democratic governor to carry the county since 1852, according to election result data. Pritzker lost McHenry County by 12,000 votes...

Mchenry County, IL · 20h

CBS Chicago

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Second caregiver charged with sharing nude videos of memory care patients

A second employee has been charged with sharing nude videos of patients at Encore Memory Care in South Barrington​, Illinois. Meanwhile, the family of one of the victims has filed a lawsuit.

South Barrington, IL · 22h

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Another suburban Chicago funeral home sold

It was only ten days ago that Funeral Director Daily brought you this article about Park Lawn Corporation adding to its Illinois cluster by purchasing two funeral homes northwest of Chicago. We now have learned that another funeral home located in the greater Chicago suburban area has changed hands. This...

Cary, IL · 2d

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Class AA Final Four preview: Crystal Lake South

Crystal Lake South opponent’s finally nicked them for a goal in the postseason. Now, the Gators will try to return to the status quo in their drive to win the Class AA state championship. Crystal Lake South punched its ticket to the Final Four with a 2-1 win over...

Crystal Lake, IL · 1d

The Hill

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Biss wins Illinois election to succeed Schakowsky in House

Evanston, Ill., Mayor Daniel Biss (D) is projected to easily defeat his Republican opponent John Elleson for the House seat left open by retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), according to Decision Desk HQ. Biss — a mathematician and former policy consultant — will serve Illinois’s 9th District, which represents parts of Cook, Lake and McHenry…

Evanston, IL · 2d

Country Herald

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Kane County, IL Man Faces 2 Felonies in Retail Store Robbery

U.S. Marshals help arrest 25-year-old man facing aggravated robbery and robbery felony charges.

Aurora, IL · 3h