Crystal Lake-Cary Year In Review: Top Stories Of 2017

CRYSTAL LAKE-CARY, IL — As the year comes to a close, we at Patch are reflecting back on some of the biggest news stories of 2017. There's plenty to read and talk about.

We've collected some of the biggest stories of the year. They cover crime, local interest, good people and more. We've also listed some of the best 2017 stories from our nearby Patches.

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Crystal Lake, Cary

Crystal Lake Attorney Found Guilty of Planting Video Camera in Fitness Center Bathroom

A 48-year-old man accused of planting a video camera in the family bathroom at a fitness center in Algonquin has been convicted on a child pornography charge.

Crystal Lake Lawyer Sentenced In Gun, DUI Case

A Crystal Lake attorney is facing thousands of dollars in fines along with two years of probation for failure to surrender his firearm owner's identification card an obstructing a peace officer, according to a report.

Wauconda Student Threatened School Shooting: Police

A Wauconda High School student is in custody after being accused of threatening to carry out a school shooting at the high school, according to reports.

Cary Man Committed Suicide In McHenry Jail Cell: Source

The Cary man who was found unresponsive in his McHenry County Jail cell Friday, Nov. 17, committed suicide amid overwhelming financial stress caused by court-ordered child support payments, according to a source close to the family. Thomas Doheny, 51, of Cary, was found by jail staff in his single-occupancy cell at about 8:10 p.m. Friday.

Pablo's Crystal Lake To Serve Free Christmas Meals To The Needy

Pablo's Mexican Restaurant in Crystal Lake will be switching things up this year, as they plan to open for a few hours to serve free meals to the less fortunate people in the area.

Zion Drug Dealer Gets 28 Years for Drug-Induced Death of Young Algonquin Woman

A 36-year-old Zion man has been sentenced to 28 years in prison for selling the heroin to a local couple that lead to the overdose death of a 21-year-old Algonquin woman, the Northwest Herald reports.

Machine Gun, 350 Pounds Of Marijuana Seized From Sprawling McHenry Mansion

Several people are accused of running a large-scale drug operation out of a McHenry County mansion — and they had plenty of room to do it. Multiple area law enforcement agencies carried out a raid this week that netted large amounts of drugs, cash and a .50-caliber machine gun from a 17,000-square-foot Bull Valley home, according to police.

Crystal Lake Tiny House Featured On HGTV Show

Brent Hollenberg of Crystal Lake and his family only lasted 12 days in the tiny house he built for him and his pregnant wife, and their three young children.

Algonquin-LITH

Algonquin Clerk 'Slammed' Door Into Trustee, Trustee Says
Lost Dog Comes Home After 2 Years
Search Turns Up 3 Kilos of Heroin, Valued at $400,000, in Carpentersville Home
LITH Mom Sedated Children Before Strangling Them, Hanging Herself: Police
Father Of Children Killed In LITH Murder-Suicide Speaks Out
Man Who Jumped Into Fox River After Not Paying Restaurant Tab Found Dead
Huntley High Superintendent Responds To Racist Pamphlet
PHOTOS, VIDEOS: Fox River On The Rise; More Flooding Expected
Endangered Bumblebee Halts Construction on Longmeadow Parkway

Grayslake

Wanted Man Found Hiding In Attic Under Insulation
Cop Says He's Detaining Teen 'Because You're White' In Video
DNA Linking Ex Marine To Little Girls' Murders Admissible: Judge
Gurnee School Apologizes For 'Hitler Cartoon' Assignment
Grayslake Man Fatally Shot by Police Officer Had LSD in His System: Coroner
Grayslake North High School Identified on Website That Solicits Nude Photos
Family Fights To Keep Custody Of Sole Survivor Following Grayslake Fire
Lake County Sheriff's Deputy Charged With Perjury
3 Officers Create 'Human Chain' To Rescue Teen From Blaze

Libertyville

Elmhurst Woman Hits Cop, Urinates In Parking Lot: Police
Gurnee Teen Found By Roommate In College Dorm Died Of Alcohol Toxicity: Coroner
Parents Accused of Not Giving Life-Saving Medication Charged in Death of Son, 11
Grandfather With ALS Loses Dream Farm To FloodingVeteran Goes Missing on Way to New Job at Illinois Naval Base
3 Arrested for Prostitution at 3 Libertyville Massage Parlors
Wanted Man Leaves Hospital In Just His Hospital Gown: Police
Man Caught With Pants Down Arrested for Disorderly Conduct: Police

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