Over 4K in Chicago area affected by power outages amid blizzard-like conditions
The Chicago area was reporting tens of thousands of people troubled by power outages — 372 of them in the city — as blizzard-like conditions pummeled much of northern Illinois.
Some northern suburbs see heavy snow
It was a messy afternoon and evening commute on Tuesday for residents in the northern suburbs.
Crystal Lake tragedy: Investigation reveals family dispute led to shooting that killed 4
A months-long investigation revealed that a family dispute in unincorporated Crystal Lake led to a shooting that left three women dead and the shooter.
Juvenile's death investigation leads to woman's arrest in McHenry County
A 45-year-old woman was arrested after a juvenile was found unresponsive at a home in McHenry County and later died.
Some Lake County inmates to be held at McHenry County Jail due to staffing shortage
Some inmates at the Lake County Jail are being moved for safety reasons. One hundred fifty inmates will be temporarily held at the McHenry County Jail. The Lake County Sheriff says this will alleviate safety concerns due to a staffing shortage.
Lake County to house inmates at McHenry County Jail amid 'staffing crisis'
The Lake County Sheriff's Office plans to temporarily house up to 150 inmates at the McHenry County Jail amid a "staffing crisis."
Chicago-area migrant bus battle intensifies as more towns crack down
The migrant bus battle in the suburbs is intensifying, and the list of villages and towns trying to prevent random drop-offs and rogue buses is growing longer.
Algonquin man charged with sexually assaulting girlfriend at knife-point, sheriff says
An Algonquin was charged with sexually assaulting his girlfriend at knife-point over the weekend, according to the Kane County Sheriff's Office.
New McHenry ordinance: Impoundment, fines for non-compliant migrant buses
The McHenry City Council will vote Friday on allowing the impoundment of buses that drop off migrants.
McHenry adopts new migrant bus ordinance
McHenry is the latest suburb to approve an ordinance that will penalize migrant bus drivers for showing up unanounced.
Former DCFS worker seeks new trial in AJ Freund case
Carlos Acosta, a former DCFS worker convicted for his involvement in the mishandling of the case involving the tragic death of a Crystal Lake boy at the hands of his parents, is petitioning for a new trial.
AJ Freund case: Former DCFS worker seeks new trial
A former DCFS worker is seeking a new trial in the case of AJ Freund.
McHenry City Council to vote on migrant bus ordinance
The McHenry City Council is hosting a special meeting Friday to discuss migrant buses being dropped off without notice in the Chicago suburbs.
Oak Lawn, Crystal Lake considering measures to regulate migrant bus activity
Two more Chicago suburbs are considering action to address the growing influx of migrants.
Car crashes into suburban store, shattering window: police
A car crashed into a suburban business, shattering a storefront window on Sunday morning.
Car crashes into suburban store, shattering window: police
A car crashed into a suburban business, shattering a storefront window on Sunday morning.
Suburban high school wrestler barred from competing reinstated temporarily amid legal battle
A suburban student-athlete who was barred from competing for his entire high school career has been reinstated, temporarily, after taking the case to court.
High school wrestler takes IHSA to court and wins Temporary Restraining Order
A suburban high school wrestler has been reinstated after being barred from competing due to the student-athlete living with the wrestling coach's mom.
Woodstock high school wrestler barred from competing reinstated after legal battle
A suburban student-athlete who was barred from competing for all four years has been reinstated after taking the case to court.
McHenry County incumbent wants primary opponent disqualified for misspelling 'Republican'
A county board incumbent in Illinois wants election officials to disqualify his primary opponent because he misspelled “Republican” on his nomination papers.