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July 06, 2025
Shaw Local

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Sky Zone trampoline park coming to Algonquin

Sky Zone trampoline park coming to Algonquin

A new trampoline park is coming to Algonquin after the village board approved the request with plenty of safeguard conditions.

By Michelle Meyer●
July 06, 2025 at 5:21 pm CDT

Man charged in fatal DUI crash in 2024 is back in McHenry County jail after allegedly missing court

Man charged in fatal DUI crash in 2024 is back in McHenry County jail after allegedly missing court

A man taken into custody had been on pretrial release on charges that he was drunk when he was involved in a fatal crash, court and jail records show.

By Claire O'Brien●
July 06, 2025 at 4:53 pm CDT

Home damaged in fire Saturday in Woodstock

Home damaged in fire Saturday in Woodstock

A Woodstock home was damaged Saturday when a fire broke out on a back deck.

By Claire O'Brien●
July 06, 2025 at 12:45 pm CDT

Man hit in face with firework, seriously injured near Crystal Lake

Man hit in face with firework, seriously injured near Crystal Lake

A man was hospitalized after he was hit in the face by a fireworks mortar Saturday night near Crystal Lake.

By Claire O'Brien●
July 06, 2025 at 11:05 am CDT

Round Lake Park man on sex offender registry ordered held on new charges

Round Lake Park man on sex offender registry ordered held on new charges

A Round Lake Park man charged with criminal sexual abuse is already on the Illinois Sex Offender registry and held pending trial, officials said

By Janelle Walker●
July 05, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Crystal Lake Strikers Drumline chosen to perform at 250th anniversary parade in Philadelphia

Crystal Lake Strikers Drumline chosen to perform at 250th anniversary parade in Philadelphia

The Crystal Lake Strikers Drumline has been chosen as one of the featured acts in the Salute to Independence Day parade in Philadelphia next year for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

By Diana Wallace●
July 05, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Harvard man killed in crash was ‘great dad,’ had 3rd child on way: He ‘would be there for us’

Harvard man killed in crash was ‘great dad,’ had 3rd child on way: He ‘would be there for us’

A Harvard man who died in a crash last week was remembered as a kind person, great father and loving partner.

By Claire O'Brien and Yadira Sanchez Olson●
July 05, 2025 at 8:31 am CDT

A waiter starting working at The Breakers in Crystal Lake 61 years ago. He retired Sunday

A waiter starting working at The Breakers in Crystal Lake 61 years ago. He retired Sunday

Besides the four years he spent in Navy, Danny Kakazu has worked at The Breakers bar and restaurant near Crystal Lake continuously since 1964. Sunday was his last day.

By Claire O'Brien●
July 05, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Huntley celebrates village’s first July 4 parade

Huntley celebrates village’s first July 4 parade

Huntley celebrated its first July 4 parade Friday, and thousands of people lined Main Street to take it in.

By Claire O'Brien●
July 04, 2025 at 7:05 pm CDT

Lake in the Hills home festooned with balloons for the Fourth

Lake in the Hills home festooned with balloons for the Fourth

Justyna Conkle of Lake in the Hills went big for the Fourth of July, creating a large balloon display at her hone for the holiday.

By Claire O'Brien●
July 04, 2025 at 6:45 pm CDT
Crystal Lake says no dibs on parade viewing spots before Saturday

Crystal Lake says no dibs on parade viewing spots before Saturday

People who want to stake out their spots for Sunday’s Crystal Lake Independence Day parade are going to have to wait until Saturday to call dibs.

By Claire O'Brien●
July 04, 2025 at 10:12 am CDT
Fireworks shows in McHenry County, 2025

Fireworks shows in McHenry County, 2025

Here's where you can find fireworks displays in the McHenry County area.

By Kevin Newberry●
July 04, 2025 at 9:51 am CDT
Fourth of July in McHenry County: Fireworks, festivals and parades and more

Fourth of July in McHenry County: Fireworks, festivals and parades and more

Here's what's going on around McHenry County around the Fourth of July.

By Kevin Newberry●
July 04, 2025 at 8:22 am CDT
Police describe car suspected in hit-and-run that killed teen on bike near Crystal Lake

Police describe car suspected in hit-and-run that killed teen on bike near Crystal Lake

Police said a teen was hit by a car and killed while riding a bicycle near Crystal Lake and that the driver fled the scene. They have put out a description of the car they believe was involved.

By Diana Wallace, Michelle Meyer and Janelle Walker●
July 04, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT
Man who attacked wife with hatchet in Crystal Lake in front of their toddler gets 36 years in prison

Man who attacked wife with hatchet in Crystal Lake in front of their toddler gets 36 years in prison

The man convicted of trying to kill his estranged wife in her Crystal Lake apartment by beating her in the head with a hatchet and hammer was sentenced Thursday to 36 years in prison.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
July 04, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT
Man accused of threatening to kill Barrington Hills police on YouTube taken into custody

Man accused of threatening to kill Barrington Hills police on YouTube taken into custody

A man accused of creating YouTube videos threatening to kill Barrington Hills police, naming one in particular, was detained pretrial Thursday.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
July 04, 2025 at 4:45 am CDT
Roofer critically injured after fall from building near Huntley

Roofer critically injured after fall from building near Huntley

A worker suffered critical injuries after falling off a two-story roof he was working on Thursday morning near Huntley, officials report.

By Michelle Meyer●
July 03, 2025 at 3:14 pm CDT
Teen injured when e-bike collides with car in Huntley; police warn riders to follow law

Teen injured when e-bike collides with car in Huntley; police warn riders to follow law

Huntley Police are asking parents to ensure children using electric motorized vehicles are using them legally and safely after crash Wednesday.

By Janelle Walker●
July 03, 2025 at 3:07 pm CDT
New bakery opens, new restaurants on the way to Crystal Lake

New bakery opens, new restaurants on the way to Crystal Lake

An assortment of new food options are popping up in Crystal Lake this summer, including a bakery that has already opened and authentic Mexican restaurants.

By Michelle Meyer●
July 03, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT
Lake Villa man found guilty in McHenry ‘reign of terror’ that involved 20 crime scenes

Lake Villa man found guilty in McHenry ‘reign of terror’ that involved 20 crime scenes

Nicholas Lopardo has been found guilty of four Class X gun charges after a one-night crime sprees in which he shot at several cars and houses.

By Amanda Marrazzo and Michelle Meyer●
July 03, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT
Porta-potty destroyed, fence damaged by vandals at Huntley park

Porta-potty destroyed, fence damaged by vandals at Huntley park

A portable toilet in a Huntley park was ripped apart in what police officials said was among the more destructive instances of vandalism reported in town.

By Claire O'Brien●
July 03, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT
Authorities say man threatened to kill Barrington Hills police in YouTube video

Authorities say man threatened to kill Barrington Hills police in YouTube video

A warrant has been issued for a Barrington Hills man accused of making a YouTube video threatening to kill police officers, including one in particular, court records show.

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 02, 2025 at 4:00 pm CDT
Slaughterhouse plan near Wonder Lake hits snag; zoning hearing called off

Slaughterhouse plan near Wonder Lake hits snag; zoning hearing called off

A zoning hearing was called off over a controversial slaughterhouse near Wonder Lake has been called off after a new wrinkle was discovered.

By Claire O'Brien●
July 02, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT
2nd Chicago man caught with nearly $750K of meth at Crystal Lake motel pleads guilty

2nd Chicago man caught with nearly $750K of meth at Crystal Lake motel pleads guilty

A second Chicago man arrested in the parking lot of a Crystal Lake motel with nearly $750,000 worth of methamphetamine and fentanyl has pleaded guilty.

By Amanda Marrazzo●
July 02, 2025 at 1:56 pm CDT

Recent Articles

Photos: Crystal Lake’s annual Independence Day Parade 2025

Photos: Crystal Lake’s annual Independence Day Parade 2025


Sky Zone trampoline park coming to Algonquin

Sky Zone trampoline park coming to Algonquin


Man charged in fatal DUI crash in 2024 is back in McHenry County jail after allegedly missing court

Man charged in fatal DUI crash in 2024 is back in McHenry County jail after allegedly missing court


Boy killed in hit-and-run near Crystal Lake loved gaming, fixing things, was ‘caring, spirited’

Boy killed in hit-and-run near Crystal Lake loved gaming, fixing things, was ‘caring, spirited’


Home damaged in fire Saturday in Woodstock

Home damaged in fire Saturday in Woodstock


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