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June 06, 2025
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Man arrested after McHenry police standoff detained in jail pretrial

Man arrested after McHenry police standoff detained in jail pretrial

Patrick Anderson, the man who held police in armored vehicles at bay for several hours Thursday at his McHenry home, was ordered by McHenry County judge to be detained while he awaits trial.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
June 06, 2025 at 7:16 pm CDT

Crystal Lake park board votes 4-3 to end DEI amid boos from packed crowd

Crystal Lake park board votes 4-3 to end DEI amid boos from packed crowd

Chants of “boo” and “shame” broke after the Crystal Lake park board, which has a new majority post-election, voted to remove the district’s diversity, equity and inclusion policy from the books.

By Claire O'Brien●
June 06, 2025 at 6:54 pm CDT

Harvard man divulged at religious gathering that he was sexually abusing a child, authorities say

Harvard man divulged at religious gathering that he was sexually abusing a child, authorities say

A Harvard man told members during a spiritual gathering that he was sexually abusing a child, a McHenry County prosecutor said in court.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
June 06, 2025 at 12:54 pm CDT

Police ID man in McHenry standoff, announce charges

Police ID man in McHenry standoff, announce charges

A man was taken into custody Thursday following a standoff at a home in McHenry.

By Claire O'Brien and Janelle Walker●
June 06, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Crystal Lake OKs 1% sales tax hike for Water’s Edge shoppers as developer incentive

Crystal Lake OKs 1% sales tax hike for Water’s Edge shoppers as developer incentive

The developer of Water's Edge in Crystal Lake received a $14 million incentive package from the city, and will also now get revenue from a new 1% sales tax that will imposed on shoppers there.

By Michelle Meyer●
June 05, 2025 at 7:36 pm CDT

Prairie Grove man rescued from Lake Michigan pleads guilty to forcing woman into his car while armed

Prairie Grove man rescued from Lake Michigan pleads guilty to forcing woman into his car while armed

Nicholas Cammarata pleaded guilty to unlawful restraint stemming from charges filed after he forced a woman into his car. He had also been accused of shooting a gun into a Graylake dental office.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
June 05, 2025 at 4:00 pm CDT

McHenry man charged with possessing images of child sex abuse while on probation for child sex abuse

McHenry man charged with possessing images of child sex abuse while on probation for child sex abuse

A registered sex offender from McHenry has been charged with reproduction or distribution of child sexual abuse materials while he was on probation for a previous plea to child sex abuse.

By Janelle Walker and Amanda Marrazzo●
June 05, 2025 at 11:50 am CDT

‘In limbo’: Woodstock leaders talk next steps on Route 47 work after yearlong delay announced

‘In limbo’: Woodstock leaders talk next steps on Route 47 work after yearlong delay announced

The planned widening of Route 47 through Woodstock has been delayed for a year. City leaders discuss ongoing talks over the cost and communicating with local businesses on updates.

By Claire O'Brien●
June 05, 2025 at 11:07 am CDT

Lake in the Hills mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus, first batch of 2025

Lake in the Hills mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus, first batch of 2025

A batch of mosquitoes from Lake in the Hills has tested positive for West Nile virus, marking McHenry County’s first positive test for mosquitoes in 2025.

By Claire O'Brien●
June 04, 2025 at 2:47 pm CDT

2 injured in crash that landed 2 cars in a ditch in Woodstock

2 injured in crash that landed 2 cars in a ditch in Woodstock

Two people suffered minor injuries from a car crash that resulted in two vehicles crashing into a ditch Tuesday morning in Woodstock, officials report.

By Michelle Meyer●
June 04, 2025 at 10:21 am CDT
McHenry woman held on $500K bond in alleged murder of husband in 2003 in Wisconsin

McHenry woman held on $500K bond in alleged murder of husband in 2003 in Wisconsin

A McHenry woman accused of being culpable in the 2003 murder of her husband along with her suspected lover will be held on $500,000 bond in Kenosha County jail, a court commissioner ruled Tuesday.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
June 04, 2025 at 5:11 am CDT
To reduce crashes at McHenry intersection, city will block turn lanes, through lane

To reduce crashes at McHenry intersection, city will block turn lanes, through lane

Removing turn lanes at a McHenry intersection built 20 years ago could reduce crashes, McHenry officials hope.

By Janelle Walker●
June 03, 2025 at 5:10 pm CDT
McHenry woman charged in 2003 murder of husband moved in with co-defendant days later, prosecutors say

McHenry woman charged in 2003 murder of husband moved in with co-defendant days later, prosecutors say

Roxanna Collins, the McHenry woman has been charged with the 2003 murder of a man she was married to for two months, authorities said. Another man charged in the case was having an affair with Collins, officials said.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
June 03, 2025 at 4:00 pm CDT
Crystal Lake family loses home, 5 pets in a fire; fundraiser launched to help

Crystal Lake family loses home, 5 pets in a fire; fundraiser launched to help

Friends of a Crystal Lake family start a fundraiser to help them recover after losing their home and five pets in a fire while they were at Six Flags Great America.

By Michelle Meyer●
June 03, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT
McHenry woman charged in 2003 Wisconsin murder investigation

McHenry woman charged in 2003 Wisconsin murder investigation

Wisconsin police has arrested two suspects, one being a McHenry woman, in a nearly 22-year-old cold case murder investigation, officials report.

By Michelle Meyer●
June 02, 2025 at 4:00 pm CDT
Driver seriously injured in crash with semitruck near Harvard

Driver seriously injured in crash with semitruck near Harvard

A man was flown with serious injuries after being pinned inside his car from a crash involving a semi-truck Sunday afternoon near Harvard, officials report.

By Michelle Meyer●
June 01, 2025 at 6:23 pm CDT
Hundreds gather for Crystal Lake’s 2nd pride event

Hundreds gather for Crystal Lake’s 2nd pride event

Hundreds of people gathered for the 2nd annual Downtown Crystal Lake Pride Walk & Social Sunday as a kickoff to June being Pride Month.

By Michelle Meyer●
June 01, 2025 at 5:10 pm CDT
Hebron man gets 4 1/2 years in prison for child sex abuse, faces possible deportation

Hebron man gets 4 1/2 years in prison for child sex abuse, faces possible deportation

A Hebron man was sentenced to 4½ years in prison Thursday after pleading guilty to sexually abusing a child he knew.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
June 01, 2025 at 7:00 am CDT
Pro-Trump, anti-Trump rallies in Huntley Saturday near president-themed store facing eviction

Pro-Trump, anti-Trump rallies in Huntley Saturday near president-themed store facing eviction

Two competing rallies – one for President Donald Trump and a Trump-themed store, and one against the president – took place about a mile apart in Huntley on Saturday.

By Claire O'Brien●
June 01, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT
Crystal Lake woman worked at Three Oaks’ paddleboard place for years. Now she owns it.

Crystal Lake woman worked at Three Oaks’ paddleboard place for years. Now she owns it.

Crystal Lake resident McKenna Dunn, 24, and her father, James Dunn, have taken over the paddleboard rental business at The Board House at Three Oaks Recreation Area.

By Michelle Meyer●
June 01, 2025 at 4:00 am CDT
Landmark vote on historic Crystal Lake building delayed again; new report notes challenge of moving it

Landmark vote on historic Crystal Lake building delayed again; new report notes challenge of moving it

As the future of a 19th-century building that served as Crystal Lake’s first school is in limbo over a pending landmark vote by City Council, historic advocates push fundraising efforts to save it.

By Michelle Meyer●
May 31, 2025 at 1:00 pm CDT
Skateboarder returns to his McHenry roots to teach, challenge skate culture stereotypes

Skateboarder returns to his McHenry roots to teach, challenge skate culture stereotypes

Miles Canevello, a McHenry graduate who's been a schoolteacher and now runs a skateboarding nonprofit, invites those who want to learn to the McHenry skate park for a week of lessons.

By Janelle Walker●
May 31, 2025 at 9:16 am CDT
Ex-McHenry County sheriff’s deputy admits to arranging sex, cocaine deals; gets probation

Ex-McHenry County sheriff’s deputy admits to arranging sex, cocaine deals; gets probation

Former McHenry County Sheriff's Deputy Christopher Marvel, who was accused of arranging drug and prostitution deals with a county-issued phone, pleaded guilty to official misconduct and got probation.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
May 31, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT
McHenry man accused of firing gun to ‘scare’ woman faces new charge he shot at ‘busy’ road

McHenry man accused of firing gun to ‘scare’ woman faces new charge he shot at ‘busy’ road

A McHenry man in custody for allegedly shooting a gun inside a home near two women faces new weapons charges filed Thursday, court records show.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
May 30, 2025 at 12:23 pm CDT

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