McHenry County
Former Special Prosecutor, McHenry County State’s Attorney Settle Suits
A former special prosecutor is settling a lawsuit that accused him of trying the McHenry County state’s attorney on phony charges.
Parolee Accused Of Turning In Toilet Water For Drug-Test Sample
People have come up with some pretty clever ways to try to cheat on drug tests, but authorities say a northwest suburban parolee was not very original.
McHenry County Township Racking Up Legal Fees In Power Struggle
The Grafton Township Board of Trustees in McHenry County has voted to put its budget about a $250,000 in the red, by setting aside more money for lawyers in an ongoing power struggle with the township supervisor.
Man Brings Bottle Of Urine, Heater To Cheat Drug Test: Police
A northwest suburban man is facing a felony charge for trying to smuggle a bottle of urine into a testing facility to cheat on a drug screening, according to police.
Woodstock Man Faces Multiple Child Sex Assault Charges
Woodstock police say their investigation is still active, but it was a tip from the suspect’s wife that led them to open it.
No Cause Determined For Stable Fire That Killed 18 Horses
The fire in the Black Tie Stable in unincorporated McHenry County that left 18 show horses dead has been ruled an accident.
At Least 18 Horses Dead After McHenry County Stable Fire
McHenry County officials said at least 16 horses died in a fire at the Black Tie Stable near Johnsburg on Wednesday, and two horses were still missing as of Thursday afternoon.
Extra-Alarm Fire Destroys Horse Stable, Kills 7 Horses
A large barn fire destroyed a horse barn Wednesday evening in McHenry County, killing several horses.
McHenry County Board To Decide Whether Vineyard Can Sell Product
A suburban vineyard’s request for a liquor license is more than ripe enough for a vote, according to one McHenry County board member.
McHenry County Man May Get To Keep Money Found In Garden
A McHenry County man is growing closer to collecting more than $100,000 found in his garden.
Man Charged With Beating Girlfriend To Death In McHenry County
The police chief in Huntley says “it’s frustrating” that a woman ended up being murdered after allowing her boyfriend to return, even though he had beaten her in the past.
McHenry County Town Celebrates 60 Years Since Basketball Title
Thursday marks one of the most significant days in Illinois sports history — when Hebron High School in McHenry County – with 98 students in total – won the Illinois State Basketball championship 60 years ago.
Pills, $20,000 Cash Stolen At Teens’ Party Near McHenry
Police in McHenry County are looking for someone who took advantage of two teens, who were themselves taking advantage of their parents by having a party when they were home alone recently.
Man Falls Through Ice, Dies While Playing Hockey With Son
After a tragic accident, McHenry County fire officials are warning about the dangers of going out on the ice in this abnormally mild winter.
Horses Stolen From Stable In McHenry County
A nationwide hunt is on for horse thieves, who stole four prize show horses from a McHenry County stable.
Minor Earthquake Awakens Northwest Suburban Residents
Residents of the far northwest suburbs were not dreaming last night – a minor earthquake shook the Illinois-Wisconsin state line.
Trial Underway In Murder Of Teen Whose Body Was Never Found
The trial is underway for a man accused in the apparent murder of a McHenry County teenager whose body was never found.
2 Human Skulls Found In Bull Valley, Ill.
Two human skulls were found Tuesday in town of Bull Valley, near Crystal Lake, and authorities are trying to determine their source.
Murder Trial To Begin For McHenry County Man; Body Never Found
The body never was found, but prosecutors are going forward today with a murder trial in McHenry County.
Conservationists Work To Preserve 400-Year-Old Oak Tree
Conservationists are working to preserve and shelter a 400-year-old white oak, found in an untouched area just south of Harvard, Ill., near the Wisconsin state line.
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