Police reports from around the area.
Brandon A. Williams, 21, was wanted by the Algonquin Police Department for allegedly sexually abusing and choking a girl.
The Lake County State's Attorney has dropped charges against Julie Salk.
The Click It or Ticket campaign is now underway in Illinois.
The district is looking to hire 33 employees and purchase more equipment, the Daily Herald reports.
These incidents were among the official reports of the Barrington Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that decision.
Police say the Hoffman Estates man molested an 8-year-old at the church's special needs child care center, the Daily Herald reports.
Barrington Police Chief Jerry Libit retires at the end of the month; Assistant Chief Dave Dorn to lead department.
The National Transportation Safety Board recommends reducing the limit. Some say it would save lives. Others say it's unreasonable.
Jacquelyn Greco, formerly of Inverness, is accused of plotting the murder of her husband Carl Gaimari, according to multiple media sources.
Two landscapers say they saved the life of the man and his dog by breaking through a window of the Aztec Court home, the Chicago Tribune reports.
The Cook County Sheriff's Department says Daniel Sims took six million pictures of his underage victims.
BCFD to interview candidates for administrator to oversee details of creating separate fire department.
The Barrington Courier-Review reports Steven Schmidt, 50, died in the Thursday collision.
Additional crossing gates would prevent commuters from wandering onto the railroad tracks on Pearson Street, said a Des Plaines resident who witnessed a fatal train and pedestrian crash on Tuesday.
Gov. Quinn is looking for ways to tighten Illinois' impending conceal carry law, the Chicago Tribune reported this week.
House was vacant and there were no injuries.
Barrington police arrest a woman for taking jewelry from homeowner.
A passerby reported seeing smoke at the two-story home at 124 Poteet Avenue in Inverness. The owner was not home at the time of the fire, but three cats died before being reached by firefighters.
Lake Zurich Fire Rescue retrieve teens from icy water at Paulus Park and warn of danger on lake in spring.
Barrington police arrest 65-year-old man for deceptive practice for writing $80,000 check with insufficient funds.
These incidents were among the official reports of the Lake Zurich Police Department. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that decision.
Assistant Police Chief says witnesses and residents were helpful.
Barrington police work with Metra to educate community on train safety.
The 11-year-old struck by a Metra train, Dominic Szymanski, is hoping to return to Hough Street School as soon as he is able.
Police officers take part in Drive Sober of Get Pulled Over/Click it of Ticket, starting today, March 13.
Ronald Ziolo was killed in a car crash at Route 59 and Dundee Road on March 3.