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‘48 Hours’ Will Air Update on Melissa Calusinski Case Saturday
- CBS will reveal the latest details in the case of a former daycare worker convicted of killing a toddler and her fight for freedom.
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- 129 Center Cut opened on Center Street in Grayslake in recent months.
Round Lake Family Displaced Following Tuesday Fire
- The blaze started in the home’s garage and spread to the two-story home.
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- Emergency personnel were called to Crystal Lake Friday afternoon.
Former LITH Deputy Chief Accused of Sexually Assaulting Juvenile
- Alan Bokowski is being held without bond.
Activist Robert Sherman's Plane Lost Control Shortly After Takeoff: NTSB
- A memorial gathering has been set for Dec. 22 for Sherman.
Couple Led Astray by Church Friend in Mortgage Refinancing Scam: Attorney General
- The Lake in the Hills man now faces charges after the couple he allegedly scammed lost their home and thousands of dollars.
First Coins of the Holiday Season Left in McHenry Co. Red Kettles
- Three coins were dropped into Salvation Army red kettles this past weekend in McHenry County.
Algonquin Lowers Property Tax Levy
- The 2016 property tax levy was lowered to 2.3 percent is below 2008 levels.
Police Search for Woman Accused of Robbing Jimmy John's
- The armed robbery happened Friday night.
McHenry County Conservation District Hosts Candlelight Night Ski
- Night ski will be available Friday, December 16 and Saturday, December 17 from 5–9 p.m.
Authorities ID 2 Killed in Crash Near Marengo
- The crash happened Thursday afternoon.
- Sheriff's Office deputies will be out in full force started Friday as they work to keep drunken drivers off the streets.
New Potbelly to Open Next Week in Buffalo Grove
- The sandwich shop will open on the corner of Deerfield and Milwaukee on Dec. 21.
Buffalo Grove Mansion Has In-Ground Pool, 6-Car Garage, Finished Basement With Full Kitchen
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