For the third time since the 2001 slaying of a McHenry restaurant owner, a former Park City man has been sentenced to 67 years in … Read more ›
Crime and police
Judge rules against appointing special prosecutor to investigate McHenry County sheriff
A judge ruled Wednesday that he will not appoint a special prosecutor to investigate McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren. McHenry County Associate Judge Thomas Meyer … Read more ›
Police officer accused of stealing from department
A longtime far northwest suburban police officer stands accused of stealing money from the department he worked for. Dale Hojnacki, 35, has been charged with … Read more ›
Huntley trustee faces misdemeanor charges
Ongoing personal issues between two former friends have led to misdemeanor charges against a far northwest suburban trustee serving his first term in office. Huntley … Read more ›
Car thieves lead police on two separate chases
Two McHenry County residents remain incarcerated after allegedly stealing a vehicle and taking it on a joyride across portions of the Midwest, authorities said Wednesday. … Read more ›
Warrant roundup nets 24 arrests
A total of 24 residents were arrested during a recent warrant roundup led by the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Apprehension Unit. Members of the U.S. … Read more ›
Cops: Taxi driver planned to meet prostitutes, attacked, robbed instead
A taxicab driver was reportedly attacked and robbed at a Crystal Lake motel where he went to meet with two prostitutes, according to police. Seven … Read more ›
Police: Burglar caught selling stolen items on Craigslist
A Round Lake man with a lengthy criminal past was caught selling tools on Craigslist that he allegedly stole from two far northwest suburban hardware … Read more ›
Man found guilty for third time in 2001 McHenry murder
For the third time since the 2001 slaying of a McHenry restaurant owner, a former Park City man was convicted of the crime. A McHenry … Read more ›
Huntley insurance salesman wanted for fraud
Authorities are searching for an insurance salesman from far northwest suburban Huntley accused of collecting money for cancelled policies. A total of 29 charges have … Read more ›









