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Teen Struck, Killed by Train / Woman, Dog Found Dead in Lake / 2 Killed in 2 Recent Crashes at Same Intersection

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  • Bail for Abel Aguirre has been set at $250,000. Aguirre, a former manager at Fellowes, Inc. in Itasca, allegedly stole from the business.

2 Charged With DUI in October Fatal Crash on Algonquin Bypass

  • A Lake in the Hills man and Woodstock man have been charged in connection with the crash that killed Alex J. Misurelli, 35, of Crystal Lake.

Buona Beef Opens in Algonquin

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  • Buona Beef has opened at 501 S. Randall Road in Algonquin.

1 Dead in Second Fatality in Week at Same Intersection in McHenry County

  • The intersection of Route 20 and Harmony Road, which is west of Huntley, is known as being dangerous by local authorities and residents.

Aggravated Assault of Officer, Criminal Trespassing, Retail Theft: Blotter

  • A look at recent arrest reports in Crystal Lake.

1 Critically Injured in Shooting at Carpentersville Apartment Complex

  • The shooting occurred Saturday night at the Fox View Apartment Complex.

Algonquin Could Get New Dunkin’ Donuts

  • Construction could start as early as next spring on the Dunkin’ Donuts at 4029 W. Algonquin Road.

Sheriff's Office Releases Results from Thanksgiving Enforcement Effort

  • This law enforcement mobilization was funded by federal traffic safety funds through the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Police Issue 64 Tickets, Arrest 2 During Thanksgiving Enforcement Effort

  • The Crystal Lake Police Department increased enforcement efforts over the Thanksgiving holiday.

Coroner IDs Man Killed in Rural McHenry County Crash

  • The crash occurred at Route 20 and Harmony Road, which is west of Huntley, on Monday.

Former Crystal Lake Central Choir Director Investigated for Having Sex with Former Students

  • He is also accused of providing the students with alcoholic beverages.

Bodies of Woman, Dog Found Along Shoreline of Lake in Fox Lake

  • The bodies were pulled from Nippersink Lake Saturday afternoon.

Woman Taken to Hospital Following Attack at Libertyville Metra Station

  • A Mundelein woman attacked the woman and threw her to the ground. The suspect has been cited for battery.

Lake Co. Fugitive Arrested for Aggravated Robbery

  • The 26-year-old Round Lake Beach man was wanted for an aggravated robbery that occurred last month in Fox Lake.

Gurnee Resident Wins $2M on Illinois Lottery 'Merry Millionaire' Ticket

  • David Martinez was at a gas station getting hot chocolate when he decided to buy a 'Merry Millionaire' ticket.

Libertyville High Reeling After 2 Students, Recent Grad Die Over the Weekend

  • Junior Madeline McInerney and 2016 grad Zachary Neir died on Friday and Sophomore Fatima Durrani died on Saturday.

Passenger Found in Trunk During DUI Stop in Libertyville

  • The driver was charged with DUI and the passenger in the trunk was cited for failure to wear a seat belt.

108 Citations, Several Arrests Made in Holiday Traffic Campaign in Lake Co.

  • The Lake County Sheriff’s Office headed the effort to keep drunken drivers off the roads and targeted seatbelt violators.

Keep The Wreath Red Program Commences To Promote Holiday Safety

  • The Grayslake Fire Protection District began their annual “Keep the Wreath Red” Program in an effort to promote Holiday Safety.

Woman, 62, Struck by Vehicle in Grayslake Hit-and-Run

  • The woman suffered non-life-threatening injuries and has since been released from the hospital following the Nov. 16 crash.

Man Flees Police Twice in 1 Night and is Tracked Down by K9 Officer, Arrested for DUI

  • Michael R. Diaz, a documented gang member, faces several more traffic-related charges and is accused of resisting arrest.

Authorities Search for Man Who Robbed Gas Station at Gunpoint

  • The armed robber occurred at a gas station near Lake Villa early Sunday.

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