🌱 Patch AM: Algonquin Man, 78, Detained On 15 Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

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Algonquin Man, 78, Detained On 15 Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

Investigators found more than 70 suspected child sexual abuse files on a computer inside the man's home, prosecutors said.

🌱 Patch AM: Algonquin Man, 77, Charged With 15 Child Sexual Abuse Material Felonies

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Algonquin Man, 77, Charged With 15 Child Sexual Abuse Material Felonies

Police said the charges followed a multi-agency investigation and search of an Algonquin home.

🌱 Patch AM: Algonquin firefighters help battle costly Crystal Lake house fire

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🌱 Patch AM: Algonquin’s Michele Clark on track to represent Illinois Senate District 33

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Michele Clark Flips GOP-Held Illinois Senate District 33 Seat: AP

The Algonquin Democrat defeated Republican Danielle Penman, turning a seat held by Republicans for more than a decade blue.

$1.35M Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Carpentersville

The Lucky Day Lotto ticket matched all five numbers in Monday night's drawing, winning the game's largest jackpot of 2026.

🌱 Patch AM: Jacobs’ surprising playoff exit: how a 3-6 team ended the run

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Voters To Decide Fate Of $355.5M District 300 School Bond Referendum

The ballot measure would fund school additions, renovations, security upgrades and a new career training center.

Illinois Senate District 33: Penman, Clark Face Off For Open Seat In 2026 Election

Republican Danielle Penman and Democrat Michele Clark are vying to replace retiring state Sen. Don DeWitte.

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🌱 Patch AM: Pioneer Cemeteries: Full of Life and 13 more events

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Man Convicted Of Sexually Assaulting Child, Threatening To Kill Her Parents: Prosecutors

The victim was younger than 13 when the assault occurred in 2014 but did not report it to police until 2025, prosecutors said.

Firefighter Dies Following Medical Emergency During Training Exercise

Greg Witt was a U.S. Marine veteran who served with the Rutland-Dundee Fire Protection District since 2019.

Bus Driver For Pre-K Students Charged With Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material: Police

The District 158 bus driver has been placed on leave and banned from district property.

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Cary Grove Freemasons present check to food pantry representative

Man Ejected, Critically Injured In McHenry County Crash: Officials

Two teenagers were also injured in the crash involving two pickup trucks near Union, authorities said.

Algonquin, Lake In The Hills Election Guide 2026: Candidates, Referenda And How To Vote

Here's what Algonquin and Lake in the Hills voters need to know about candidates, ballot questions, early voting and more.

Algonquin Township Highway Commissioner Sues County Over Road Repair Order

The highway commissioner is challenging a county order to repair deteriorating roads in Algonquin Hills subdivision.

Worker Rescued From Lift 100 Feet Above Ground In Huntley

The worker was cleaning a village water tower when his aerial lift began smoking and stopped working Thursday morning, fire officials said.

5 Vehicles Involved In Serious Route 31 Crash In Algonquin: Police

A 62-year-old Lake in the Hills man suffered serious injuries after his car crossed the median and struck multiple vehicles, police said.

Thank you to Legislators Who Lower Costs of Living for Local Families

McLaughlin's Votes to Push Back Against Lawsuit Abuses are an Effort to Make Life More Affordable

Beloved Downtown Algonquin Burger Joint Closes

Cattleman’s Burger and Brew served its final customers Wednesday, but owners say the restaurant could return at a new location.

Where To Pick Pumpkins Near Algonquin, Lake In The Hills This Fall

From U-pick patches to corn mazes and hayrides, here are several spots to find the perfect pumpkin this fall.

Harvest Market Takes Over Downtown Algonquin This Weekend

The ninth annual event will bring local makers, young entrepreneurs, fall treats and the popular duck race to Main Street.

Algonquin Man Charged With Aggravated Battery After Stabbing

Police said a 57-year-old man suffered multiple lacerations in the Sept. 20 incident on Christie Drive.

Coroner IDs Woman Killed In Crash With Police Car

Preliminary autopsy findings show blunt-force head trauma killed the Spring Grove woman after Sunday’s multi-vehicle crash.

Lake In The Hills Keeps Ban On Backyard Chickens

The village board rejected a proposal to allow up to six hens per property with annual licenses.

Boyer Road To Close Monday For $3.7M Algonquin Project

The nearly one-mile reconstruction between County Line Road and Longmeadow Parkway is expected to continue into summer 2027.

Art On The Fox Artists Get A Year Of Free Health Care

About 75 Illinois artists and members of their households will receive free access to licensed medical providers.

IL National Guard Soldier, 21, Killed In Crash

The Carpentersville man was returning home from a community outreach event in Kewanee when the crash occurred Sunday night, officials said.

County Orders Algonquin Township To Fix Deteriorating Roads

A final order requires repairs to pothole-riddled streets in Algonquin Hills subdivision after years of resident complaints.

Motorcyclist Hospitalized After Serious Crash In Algonquin

Police initially reported a fatality before correcting the information and saying the motorcyclist was alive.

Carpentersville Plans Nighttime 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony At Riverfront Park

wo beams of light will illuminate the night sky as residents gather at Riverfront Park to honor those lost on Sept. 11, 2001.

Oscar Mayer Wienermobile Rolling Into Lake In The Hills For 90th Birthday Celebration

The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will make a stop at the Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival on Sept. 6.

Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Marengo-Area Crash

A woman was airlifted to a Rockford hospital after she was ejected from her motorcycle in a crash with a minivan Wednesday.

District 300 $355.5M School Bond Referendum Set For November Ballot

Voters will decide Nov. 3 on funding for more than 20 projects, safety upgrades, school additions and a new career center

A Smarter Way to Outsource Print, Chicago Business Executive Wants to Re-Invent Print Procurement

Not your grandfather’s print industry, claims Patrick Monahan, who, like Fisher Investments, is in the advisory lane, not the sales lane.

Man Flown To Hospital After ATV Crash

A 47-year-old was found unconscious in roadway Sunday afternoon; police said no one else was involved.