A vehicle full of teens was speeding more than 40 mph over the limit in McHenry County when it was stopped early this morning, which … Read more ›
Crime
67-year sentence — again — for 2001 Burrito Express slaying
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 ›
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 ›
Ex-day care center owner loses bid to drop charges, goes to trial Monday
The woman who owned a day care center where a boy was murdered in 2009 is set to stand trial in Lake County Monday after … 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 ›
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 ›
Former Crystal Lake South athletic director gets jail time, fine in plea deal
A former Crystal Lake South High School athletic director accused of stealing thousands of dollars from vending machines and fundraising events has accepted a plea … Read more ›
Man allegedly caught selling drugs to undercover detectives
A Linderhurst man has been arrested on drug charges after allegedly selling cocaine to undercover detectives, according to the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office. Brett Bairstow, … 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 ›
