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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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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

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Illinois man sentenced to 18 years for running over wife and dragging her under car

An Illinois man named Pablo Contreras was sentenced to 18 years in prison for attempting to murder his wife by running her over with his vehicle during a domestic dispute.

Oakwood Hills, IL · 2d

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

Fox 32 Chicago

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Grayslake auto repair shop sued after 2 die from carbon monoxide poisoning

A Grayslake auto repair shop faces a wrongful death lawsuit alleging it failed to warn a customer about a defective exhaust system before two people died of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Grayslake, IL · 21h

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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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These 10 Warehouse-Style Secondhand Stores In Illinois Are Worth Every Mile Of The Drive

One antique mall in Illinois fills an old school building with three floors of collectibles and serves coffee on-site. Another sits in a historic train station. A third shares space with a diner that scoops ice cream and sells fudge. I love that secondhand shopping here comes with this much...

Chicago, IL · 11h

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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 · 5h

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Lake County residents fight $18B data center project in court

A judge heard arguments on a motion to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to block an $18 billion data center project in Grayslake. Neighborhood groups accuse the village and developers of violating zoning laws, due process and the Open Meetings Act while raising concerns about noise and environmental impacts. The village...

Grayslake, IL · 7h

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Driver lands in suburban pool after mistaking gas for brake

A driver crashed through a fence and into an empty suburban pool on Wednesday after mistaking the gas pedal for the brake, police said. Schaumburg police said their officers responded around 9:40 a.m. to a report of a crash at Meineke Park and Pool, located at 220 E. Weathersfield Way.

Schaumburg, IL · 2h

ABC 7 Chicago

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Woman dies after being found at lake in Busse Woods, officials say

A woman died after being found Thursday afternoon at a lake in Busse Woods, northwest of Chicago, Forest Preserves of Cook County officials said.

Rolling Meadows, IL · 23h

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 · 23h

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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

NBC Chicago

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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

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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

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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 · 19h

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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

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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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Plan Your Thanksgiving in the Elgin Area

Need some help with Thanksgiving this year? Keep reading to see what Elgin Area restaurants and businesses are ready to help prepare a full Thanksgiving dinner, other goods to bring along, or are open on Thanksgiving!. Restaurants Open For Thanksgiving. Bennigan’s: Need somewhere to go for Thanksgiving? Come to Bennigan’s...

Elgin, IL · 1d

NBC Chicago

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Search on for hit-and-run driver who severely injured Elgin High School student

It could take months for an Elgin high School student to walk again, and the search is on for the hit-and-run driver who injured her. Jazmyn Trejo remains hospitalized after a hit and run crash left her with severe injuries. On the evening of October 2, Jazmyn was on riding...

Elgin, IL · 22h