# huntley (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover huntley. Page: Feed: --- ## [Sports coach who trains youth in Vernon Hills, Wauconda wanted after being charged with sexually abusing child he trained](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/28/sports-coach-who-trains-youth-in-vernon-hills-wauconda-wanted-after-being-charged-with-sexually-abusing-child-he-trained/) _2026-08-28 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ Police announced a youth softball coach, who trains children throughout the Chicago area, including Vernon Hills and Wauconda, is wanted after being charged with sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl he coached. The Vernon Hills Police Department announced Friday that aggravated criminal sexual abuse charges have been filed against Eduardo “Eddie” Acosta-Gonzalez, 54, of Hoffman Estates. \[…\] ## [Prosecutors say Wauconda firefighter-paramedic was found with nearly 50 grams of cocaine, fentanyl in Lake Zurich](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/28/prosecutors-say-wauconda-firefighter-paramedic-was-found-with-nearly-50-grams-of-cocaine-fentanyl-in-lake-zurich/) _2026-08-28 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ Prosecutors say a Wauconda firefighter-paramedic, who happened to already be on administrative leave, was found with nearly 50 grams of cocaine and fentanyl during a traffic stop in Lake Zurich and faces up to 30 years in prison. The Wauconda Fire Protection District announced Thursday that they had been made aware that an off-duty firefighter \[…\] ## [Mother accused of stepping on her child’s head, pulling victim’s hair so hard her braids came out in Lake Zurich](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/27/mother-accused-of-stepping-on-her-childs-head-pulling-victims-hair-so-hard-her-braids-came-out-in-lake-zurich/) _2026-08-28 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ A mother was arrested after prosecutors say she grabbed her child by the neck, tried dragging her, stepped on her head and then pulled her hair so hard it ripped out her braids in Lake Zurich. The Lake Zurich Police Department responded around 8:11 p.m. on July 18 to a home on Golfview Road in \[…\] ## [Police remain quiet months after ‘suspicious’ death of young child found unresponsive in his bedroom in Crystal Lake](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/27/police-remain-quiet-months-after-suspicious-death-of-young-child-found-unresponsive-in-his-bedroom-in-crystal-lake/) _2026-08-27 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ Police and DCFS remain quiet almost three months after an 8-year-old boy was found unresponsive in his bedroom in a Crystal Lake home and died, which police reports indicate was of “suspicious circumstances.” The Crystal Lake Police Department and Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department responded around 9:50 a.m. on June 6 to the 500 block \[…\] ## [Driver left seriously injured, trapped after semi-truck slams into another semi-truck on Route 41 in North Chicago](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/27/driver-left-seriously-injured-trapped-after-semi-truck-slams-into-another-semi-truck-on-route-41-in-north-chicago/) _2026-08-27 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ A man was left heavily trapped and seriously injured after his semi-truck slammed into the back of another semi-truck that was stopped on Route 41 in North Chicago early Thursday morning. The North Chicago Police Department and North Chicago Fire Department responded around 1:13 a.m. Thursday to the area of Route 41 and Martin Luther \[…\] ## [‘Deeply disturbing’: Crystal Lake woman pleads guilty after couple engages in sexual acts with dog, video records it](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/27/deeply-disturbing-crystal-lake-woman-pleads-guilty-after-couple-engages-in-sexual-acts-with-dog-video-records-it/) _2026-08-27 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ A Crystal Lake woman has pleaded guilty to engaging in a sex act with a dog while also allegedly allowing her boyfriend to engage in sexual conduct with the animal and recording it in Huntley. The Huntley Police Department said they arrested Efin J. Nolte, 24, and Katelyn E. Heiden, 28, who both lived in \[…\] ## [Driver runs stop sign, causing 3-vehicle crash that resulted in restaurant shaking in downtown Round Lake](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/27/firefighters-assist-driver-after-car-slams-into-electric-vehicle-causing-restaurant-to-shake-in-downtown-round-lake/) _2026-08-27 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ A driver ran a stop sign and caused a three-vehicle crash involving an electric vehicle that resulted in heavy damage, along with an impact that was felt inside an adjacent restaurant in downtown Round Lake. The Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District and Round Lake Police Department responded around 11:59 a.m. Monday to the area \[…\] ## [Wauconda Fire District firefighter arrested on charges of intent to distribute cocaine, fentanyl in Lake Zurich](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/27/wauconda-fire-district-firefighter-arrested-on-cocaine-fentanyl-distribution-charges-in-lake-zurich/) _2026-08-27 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ A Wauconda Fire District firefighter has been arrested on charges of intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl in Lake Zurich while off-duty, which the fire district said does not reflect the rest of its members. The Wauconda Fire Protection District announced Thursday that they had been made aware that an off-duty firefighter employed by the \[…\] ## [Highland Park doctor, professor at Northwestern University arrested by SWAT team for allegedly distributing child sex abuse material](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/27/highland-park-doctor-professor-at-northwestern-university-arrested-by-swat-team-for-allegedly-distributing-child-sex-abuse-material/) _2026-08-27 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ A Highland Park resident, who is a doctor and professor at Northwestern University, was arrested by a SWAT team at his home after investigators found he downloaded and distributed child sexual abuse material. Dr. Stephen A. Miller, 41, of Highland Park, was arrested on Wednesday and charged with three counts of possession of child sexual \[…\] ## [Apple orchard near Woodstock coincidentally announces Dolly Parton-themed corn maze just before country singer’s death](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/26/apple-orchard-near-woodstock-coincidentally-announces-dolly-parton-themed-cornfield-just-before-country-singers-death/) _2026-08-27 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ An apple orchard near Woodstock is set to unveil its Dolly Parton-themed corn maze later this week, which was coincidentally announced just a day before the country singer died. All Seasons Apple Orchard, located at 14510 Route 176 in unincorporated Woodstock, said Monday that they were counting down to the opening of a new corn \[…\] ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/sDr14IDsDf5F) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [Teen accused in string of armed robberies, attempted carjackings arrested by SWAT after 3-hour standoff near schools in Zion](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/26/teen-accused-in-string-of-armed-robberies-attempted-carjackings-arrested-by-swat-after-3-hour-standoff-near-schools-in-zion/) _2026-08-26 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ A teen accused of committing a string of armed robberies and attempted carjackings was taken into custody by a SWAT team following a three-hour standoff near schools in Zion Tuesday. The Zion Police Department said they arrested Cleounsee Fisher, 18, of Zion, on Tuesday following a three-hour standoff in the 2200 block of Eschol Avenue. \[…\] ## [‘Lives changed in an instant’: Man dies after being severely injured in ATV crash in Huntley](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/26/lives-changed-in-an-instant-man-dies-after-being-severely-injured-in-atv-crash-in-huntley/) _2026-08-26 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ A 47-year-old man has died after he was severely injured in an ATV crash in Huntley that required him to be flown to the hospital Sunday afternoon, with his family’s “lives changed in an instant.” The Huntley Fire Protection District and Huntley Police Department responded around 4:25 p.m. Sunday to the 11200 block of Myrtle \[…\] ## [Woman flown to hospital with serious injuries after being ejected from motorcycle in crash with van near Marengo](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/26/woman-flown-to-hospital-with-serious-injuries-after-being-ejected-from-motorcycle-in-crash-with-van-near-marengo/) _2026-08-26 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ A woman was flown to the hospital with serious injuries after her motorcycle collided with a minivan, causing her to be ejected onto the roadway, near Marengo Wednesday morning. The Marengo Fire & Rescue Districts, Union Fire Protection District and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 11:16 a.m. Wednesday to Dunham Road and West Union \[…\] ## [Driver uninjured after semi-truck rolls over, partially shutting down I-94 for 5 hours near Gurnee](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/26/driver-uninjured-after-semi-truck-rolls-over-partially-shutting-down-i-94-for-5-hours-near-gurnee/) _2026-08-26 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ A driver escaped without injury after driving too fast and rolling his semi-tractor-trailer truck over onto its side, causing Interstate 94 to be partially shut down for five hours near Gurnee Monday. The Gurnee Fire Department, Libertyville Fire Department and Illinois State Police responded around 12:35 p.m. Monday to the area of Interstate 94 and \[…\] ## [Camper being hauled by truck becomes at least 77th vehicle to hit historic bridge in Long Grove](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/26/camper-being-hauled-by-truck-becomes-at-least-77th-vehicle-to-hit-historic-bridge-in-long-grove/) _2026-08-26 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ A camper being hauled by a truck hit the historic Robert Parker Coffin Bridge in Long Grove Tuesday evening, marking at least the 77th time the bridge has been struck in recent years. The pickup truck had been traveling westbound on Robert Parker Coffin Road toward Schaeffer Road around 5:05 p.m. Tuesday, according to surveillance \[…\] ## [Man left seriously injured with skull fracture after being attacked by shovel-wielding suspect near Mundelein](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/26/man-left-seriously-injured-with-skull-fracture-after-being-attacked-by-shovel-wielding-suspect-near-mundelein/) _2026-08-26 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ A man was left seriously injured with a skull fracture and a woman was also injured after they were attacked by a shovel-wielding suspect who broke their car’s window as they sat in the vehicle near Mundelein. Gustavo Alberto Santos Abarca, 39, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated \[…\] ## [Firefighters rescue cat after house fire leaves family homeless in Mundelein](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/25/firefighters-rescue-cat-after-house-fire-leaves-family-homeless-in-mundelein/) _2026-08-26 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ Firefighters rescued a cat in good condition from a fire that left a house damaged and the family homeless in Mundelein Monday afternoon, fire officials said. The Mundelein Fire Department and Mundelein Police Department responded around 12:25 p.m. Monday to the 400 block of Shadydell Avenue in Mundelein for a report of a structure fire. \[…\] ## [‘Gave up everything for her children’: Funeral services held for mother of 3 who died saving her child from river in Libertyville](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/25/gave-up-everything-for-her-children-funeral-services-held-for-mother-of-3-who-died-saving-her-child-from-river-in-libertyville/) _2026-08-25 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ Funeral services were held for a mother of three, described as someone who “sacrificed everything” for her children, after she drowned while saving her son from the Des Plaines River in Libertyville. Angelina Khalimendik, 31, of Hinsdale, was with her family at Independence Grove Forest Preserve, 16400 Buckley Road in Libertyville, on August 16, according \[…\] ## [Mundelein village trustee arrested for second DUI in less than year, just days after resigning from position](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/25/mundelein-village-trustee-arrested-for-second-dui-in-less-than-year-just-days-after-resigning-from-position/) _2026-08-25 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ A Mundelein village trustee has been arrested for driving under the influence for the second time in Lake County in less than a year, just days after she resigned from her position. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 5 p.m. Friday to an unincorporated area near Lake Bluff for a call of an intoxicated \[…\] ## [1 injured after car crashes into ambulance responding to emergency, causing it to roll over in North Chicago](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/25/1-injured-after-car-crashes-into-ambulance-responding-to-emergency-causing-it-to-roll-over-in-north-chicago/) _2026-08-25 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ One person was injured after an ambulance responding to an emergent call was hit by a car that failed to yield, causing the ambulance to roll over onto its side in North Chicago, police said. The North Chicago Police Department and North Chicago Fire Department responded around 3:44 p.m. on August 14 to the area \[…\] ## [AI QA That Opens Fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/w9pI83HMG8w3) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Runs browser QA, files issues with repro evidence, and opens fix PRs. ## [‘Could have turned dangerous’: Johnsburg man accused of brandishing knife while approaching sheriff’s squad car in Woodstock](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/25/could-have-turned-dangerous-johnsburg-man-accused-of-brandishing-knife-while-approaching-sheriffs-squad-car-in-woodstock/) _2026-08-25 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ Officials say a Johnsburg man and convicted felon approached an occupied McHenry County sheriff’s squad car while brandishing a knife along Route 47 in Woodstock Sunday, a situation that “could have turned dangerous.” The incident happened around 4:15 p.m. Sunday in the area of Route 47 and McConnell Road in Woodstock. A concerned citizen first \[…\] ## [Gurnee Mills announces IKEA, Toys ‘R’ Us among several new stores opening at shopping mall](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/25/gurnee-mills-announces-ikea-toys-r-us-among-several-new-stores-opening-at-shopping-mall/) _2026-08-25 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ The owner of Gurnee Mills announced Tuesday that IKEA and Toys ‘R’ Us are among several new stores and entertainment options opening at the shopping mall in the coming months. Simon Property Group said in a statement that it was “eager to announce” that Gurnee Mills, the largest outlet and retail shopping center in the \[…\] ## [Felon accused of asking people for money outside Hainesville store, flashing gun at delivery driver after not handing over cash](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/25/felon-accused-of-asking-people-for-money-outside-hainesville-store-flashing-gun-at-delivery-driver-after-not-handing-over-cash/) _2026-08-25 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ A convicted felon, who was on pre-trial release for possessing a gun, asked people for money outside a store in Hainesville and then flashed a gun at someone after being denied cash, saying “the other guy doesn’t know how lucky he is.” The Grayslake Police Department responded around 7:04 a.m. on July 20 to the \[…\] ## [Garage becomes engulfed in flames, sending heavy smoke billowing into sky in Waukegan](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/24/garage-becomes-engulfed-in-flames-sending-heavy-smoke-billowing-into-sky-in-waukegan/) _2026-08-25 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ A garage was engulfed in flames, sending heavy black smoke billowing into the sky, with firefighters being credited for stopping the fire before it could seriously damage a house in Waukegan. The Waukegan Fire Department responded around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday to the 1000 block of 9th Street in Waukegan for a report of a structure \[…\] ## [‘Lethal threat… to every motorist’: Algonquin teen accused of driving 125+ mph while fleeing from police in Lake in the Hills](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/24/lethal-threat-to-every-motorist-algonquin-teen-accused-of-driving-125-mph-while-fleeing-from-police-in-lake-in-the-hills/) _2026-08-25 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ An Algonquin teenager was arrested after he allegedly drove over 125 mph while fleeing police officers in Lake in the Hills Friday evening, with a judge calling him a “lethal threat to every motorist and pedestrian.” Mason G. Parzygnat, 18, of Algonquin, was charged with aggravated fleeing police, aggravated speeding in a construction zone, speeding \[…\] ## [Investigators seek help identifying witness boat on day U.S. Marine veteran was killed in boating crash on Fox River near McHenry](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/24/investigators-seek-help-identifying-witness-boat-on-day-u-s-marine-veteran-was-killed-in-boating-crash-on-fox-river-near-mchenry/) _2026-08-24 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ Conservation police announced Monday they are seeking help in identifying a boat nearly hit by a speeding boater just hours before the reckless boat crashed into another vessel, killing a U.S. Marine veteran on the Fox River near McHenry. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) said Monday that Conservation Police were renewing their request \[…\] ## [Florida man arrested after allegedly trying to persuade children to get into his car in Huntley to ‘film commercial’](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/24/florida-man-arrested-after-allegedly-trying-to-persuade-children-to-get-into-his-car-in-huntley-to-film-commercial/) _2026-08-24 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ A Florida man was taken into custody after police say he tried to persistently persuade children to get into his car to “film a commercial” in separate incidents in Huntley Saturday. The Huntley Police Department responded around 4:45 p.m. Saturday to a suspicious incident involving a group of young teenage boys in a public parking lot. \[…\] ## [Driver left injured, trapped after suffering medical event, crashing into tree and rolling car over in Lake Zurich](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/24/driver-left-injured-trapped-after-suffering-medical-event-crashing-into-tree-and-rolling-car-over-in-lake-zurich/) _2026-08-24 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ A driver had to be extricated and transported to the hospital after suffering a medical emergency and driving off the road, striking a tree and rolling over, on Route 12 in Lake Zurich. The Lake Zurich Fire Rescue Department and Lake Zurich Police Department responded around 6:30 a.m. on August 16 to the area of \[…\] ## [3 wanted suspects in custody after dual high-speed police pursuits, 1 ending in Lake County with officer injured](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/22/3-wanted-suspects-in-custody-after-dual-high-speed-police-pursuits-1-ending-in-lake-county-with-officer-injured/) _2026-08-23 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ Three wanted suspects were taken into custody after two simultaneous police pursuits in Wisconsin, one of which ended on Interstate 94 in Lake County with a suspect fleeing on foot and an officer being injured. Detectives with the Kenosha Drug Operations Group received information on Wednesday morning about a wanted person near the area of \[…\] ## [‘Unhinged’: Confusion ensues after owner claimed she was closing Trump Truth Store in Crystal Lake, only to say it was ‘fake news’](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/22/unhinged-confusion-ensues-after-owner-claimed-she-was-closing-trump-truth-store-in-crystal-lake-only-to-say-it-was-fake-news/) _2026-08-22 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ The owner of the Trump Truth Store in Crystal Lake says her store will remain open, a day after announcing she was closing it, which she called “fake news,” sparking confusion from people who called her “unhinged.” “Closing store! Libs win!!!” the Trump Truth Store said in a social media post Thursday afternoon. The owner, \[…\] ## [Unlimited Mobile Internet, One V-SIM (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XbVm9ck8qjbv) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Automatically switches across T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon; no throttling, no contract. ## [Downtown Crystal Lake restaurant reopens after being temporarily closed due to electrical damage following ‘power surge’](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/22/downtown-crystal-lake-restaurant-reopens-after-being-temporarily-closed-due-to-electrical-damage-following-power-surge/) _2026-08-22 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ A popular restaurant and bar in downtown Crystal Lake has reopened after it experienced a “power surge” following a crash into a utility pole that affected other businesses. Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen said a recent power surge affected many area homes and businesses. Duke’s said their restaurant, located at 110 North Main Street in Crystal \[…\] ## [Man captured in Poland 6 years after driving 150+ mph, causing crash that killed 2, including ‘beloved’ Buffalo Grove resident](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/22/man-captured-in-poland-6-years-after-driving-150-mph-causing-crash-that-killed-2-including-beloved-buffalo-grove-resident/) _2026-08-22 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ A suspect who fled to Poland has been captured after he allegedly drove over 150 mph and caused a crash that killed two innocent people, including a Buffalo Grove man who was a “beloved mail carrier,” in 2020. The Wheeling Police Department announced Friday that they had taken custody of Sebastian P. Kuczek, 47, around \[…\] ## [Football player hospitalized in critical condition after being injured during varsity game at Antioch High School](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/22/football-player-hospitalized-in-critical-condition-after-being-injured-during-varsity-game-at-antioch-high-school/) _2026-08-22 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ A high school football player was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after being injured during a varsity football game at Antioch High School Friday evening. The incident happened around 9 p.m. Friday at Antioch Community High School, 1133 Main Street in Antioch. Antioch was hosting Schaumburg for a varsity football game. Antioch Fire \[…\] ## [3 suspects run from police, 1 caught with ‘ghost’ gun after lighting off fireworks and taunting security in North Chicago](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/22/3-suspects-run-from-police-1-caught-with-ghost-gun-after-lighting-off-fireworks-and-taunting-security-in-north-chicago/) _2026-08-22 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ Three suspects ran from police after they taunted security and lit off fireworks at a senior living community in North Chicago before a teen suspect was arrested and found with a “ghost gun” with an extended magazine. The North Chicago Police Department responded around 7:54 p.m. on July 11 to the area of Brookstone at \[…\] ## [Accidental activation of active shooter alarm prompts emergency response at elementary school in Round Lake](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/21/accidental-activation-of-active-shooter-alarm-prompts-emergency-response-at-elementary-school-in-round-lake/) _2026-08-22 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ Staff members accidentally activated an active shooter alarm at an elementary school in Round Lake, prompting an emergency response from the fire department and police department. The Round Lake Police Department and Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District, along with multiple other fire departments, responded around 1:20 p.m. Wednesday to Park Campus, 400 West Townline \[…\] ## [Worker accused of identity theft after credit cards, jewelry stolen from residents at senior living facility in Deer Park](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/21/worker-accused-of-identity-theft-after-credit-cards-jewelry-stolen-from-residents-at-senior-living-facility-in-deer-park/) _2026-08-21 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ A worker was arrested for allegedly committing identity theft at several businesses after officials say credit cards and jewelry were stolen from residents at a senior living facility in Deer Park. Randi N. Soto, 31, of Round Lake, was charged with four counts of aggravated identity theft of an elderly person and one count of \[…\] ## [‘Libs win!’: Owner says she is closing Trump Truth Store in Crystal Lake just 3 months after grand opening](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/21/libs-win-owner-says-she-is-closing-trump-truth-store-in-crystal-lake-just-3-months-after-grand-opening/) _2026-08-21 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ The owner of the Trump Truth Store in Crystal Lake announced Thursday she was closing the store, saying “Libs win,” just three months after the business hosted a grand opening. “Closing store! Libs win!!!” the Trump Truth Store said in a social media post Thursday afternoon. The owner, Algonquin resident Lisa Fleischmann, did not immediately \[…\] ## [Driver in critical condition after intentionally causing crash involving car, freight train in Lake Forest](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/21/driver-in-critical-condition-after-intentionally-causing-crash-involving-car-freight-train-in-lake-forest/) _2026-08-21 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ A driver was rushed to the hospital in critical condition after his vehicle was hit by a freight train, causing multiple railroad crossings to be blocked in Lake Forest Friday morning. The Lake Forest Police Department and Lake Forest Fire Department responded around 11:35 a.m. Friday to the area of Old Mill Road and Waukegan \[…\] ## [Tollway authority approves massive rate hikes of 60% for cars traveling on toll roads in Illinois](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/21/tollway-authority-approves-massive-rate-hikes-of-60-for-cars-traveling-on-toll-roads-in-illinois/) _2026-08-21 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ The Illinois Tollway Board has voted to approve a more than $26 billion capital program funded by massive toll rate increases of approximately 60% for passenger vehicles beginning in January. The Illinois Tollway Board of Directors on Wednesday approved Driving Connections, a $26.5 billion capital program across the Tollway system through 2042, in a 8-0 \[…\] ## [‘Dismantling of constitutional rights’: Residents pack city council meeting to demand removal of Flock cameras in Woodstock](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/21/residents-pack-city-council-meeting-to-demand-removal-of-flock-cameras-in-woodstock/) _2026-08-21 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ Residents packed a city council meeting, which had to be held at the opera house due to the crowd, demanding the removal of Flock cameras in Woodstock as they referred to it as “mass surveillance.” The Woodstock City Council held a regular council meeting on Tuesday evening, which had to be moved to the Woodstock \[…\] ## [Grand jury charges former exec with first-degree murder after drunken, 80 mph boat crash that killed U.S. Marine veteran near McHenry](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/21/grand-jury-charges-former-exec-with-first-degree-murder-after-drunken-80-mph-boat-crash-that-killed-u-s-marine-veteran-near-mchenry/) _2026-08-21 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ A grand jury has indicted a former company executive on first-degree murder charges for allegedly driving drunk and at 80 mph when he caused a boat crash that left a U.S. Marine veteran dead near McHenry. A McHenry County grand jury returned a bill of indictment on Thursday against Richard Stevenson, 45, of Lisle, charging \[…\] ## [Man flown to hospital with potentially serious injuries after bicycle accident in Cary](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/20/man-flown-to-hospital-with-potentially-serious-injuries-after-bicycle-accident-in-cary/) _2026-08-21 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ A man was flown to the hospital with potentially serious injuries after fire officials say he fell from his bicycle outside of a manufacturing plant in Cary. The Cary Fire Protection District responded around 5:54 p.m. Friday to the 100 block of Detroit Street in Cary for a report of a fall victim. Cary Fire Protection \[…\] ## [‘Fight to hold those who prey on children’: Man accused of luring child online, sexually abusing her in Algonquin](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/20/fight-to-hold-those-who-prey-on-children-man-accused-of-luring-child-online-sexually-abusing-her-in-algonquin/) _2026-08-20 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ Investigators say an Algonquin man groomed a child online and lured her to meet up where he repeatedly sexually abused her, with prosecutors saying the victim showed “tremendous courage” by speaking up. Victor Hugo Agaton-Mora, 29, of Algonquin, was charged with six counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, indecent solicitation of a child, child luring, \[…\] ## [‘Hardworking man’: Funeral services held for father of 5 who died after wheel detached from trailer, struck him as he rode e-scooter in Gurnee](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/20/hardworking-man-funeral-services-held-for-father-of-5-who-died-after-wheel-detached-from-trailer-struck-him-as-he-rode-e-scooter-in-gurnee/) _2026-08-20 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ Funeral services were held for a Park City father of five and grandfather of three, who “left a lasting impression,” after he died in a freak accident where a wheel detached from a trailer, striking him in Gurnee. Domingo Ocampo, 60, of Park City, was riding an electric scooter in the area of northbound Route \[…\] ## [30-year-old woman from Huntley dies after running stop sign, causing crash involving house in Grundy County](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/20/30-year-old-woman-from-huntley-dies-after-running-stop-sign-causing-crash-involving-house-in-grundy-county/) _2026-08-20 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ A 30-year-old woman from Huntley died and two others were injured after the woman ran a stop sign and caused a three-vehicle crash involving a house in Grundy County Wednesday morning. The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Mazon, Coal City, Braceville and Verona-Kinsman fire departments, responded around 8:55 a.m. Wednesday to the area \[…\] ## [Village of Grayslake announces special session for public to discuss data center, then cancels it, citing social media threats](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/20/village-of-grayslake-announces-special-session-for-public-to-discuss-data-center-then-cancels-it-citing-social-media-threats/) _2026-08-20 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ The Village of Grayslake announced it was holding a special public comment session for discussion on a mega data center campus, only for officials to cancel the meeting after saying they were concerned about social media threats. The Grayslake Village Board was set to hold the “one-time extended public comment session” at 6 p.m. Thursday \[…\] ## [Owner witnesses coyote steal dog from yard during unusual attack in Lake Bluff; family pet presumed dead](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/20/owner-witnesses-coyote-steal-dog-from-yard-during-unusual-attack-in-lake-bluff-family-pet-presumed-dead/) _2026-08-20 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ Officials are warning the community after a resident witnessed a coyote take their dog from their yard in Lake Bluff Wednesday and carry it off into a wooded area, with the pet being presumed dead. The Lake Bluff Police Department responded on Wednesday to a report from a Tangley Oaks resident about a coyote attack. Village \[…\] ## [‘Profoundly shocked’: College student from Lake County among 2 killed after car crashes into cycling team in Tennessee](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/20/profoundly-shocked-college-student-from-lake-county-among-2-killed-after-car-crashes-into-cycling-team-in-tennessee/) _2026-08-20 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ A 19-year-old student-athlete who is from Lake County and was a sophomore in college was among two who died when a vehicle crashed into multiple bicyclists in Tennessee Wednesday. Milligan University, based in Elizabethton, Tennessee, announced Wednesday that they were “profoundly shocked and saddened” to share that members of their cycling team were involved in \[…\] ## [‘One of the most kind-hearted’: Family raising funds for funeral of man who died after crashing motorcycle into building in Fox Lake](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/19/one-of-the-most-kind-hearted-family-raising-funds-for-funeral-of-man-who-died-after-crashing-motorcycle-into-building-in-fox-lake/) _2026-08-20 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ A family is raising funds for a funeral for a 34-year-old man who died after he crashed his motorcycle into a building in Fox Lake, with him being remembered for being “one of the most kind-hearted people.” The Fox Lake Police Department and Fox Lake Fire Protection District responded around 2:55 a.m. on August 9 \[…\] ## [Crystal Lake man upset about process officer serving papers allegedly asked how he would react to a ‘gun pointed at his head’](https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/08/19/crystal-lake-man-upset-about-process-officer-serving-papers-allegedly-asked-how-he-would-react-to-a-gun-pointed-at-his-head/) _2026-08-19 · Sam Borcia · Lake and McHenry County Scanner_ A Crystal Lake man upset about a process officer trying to serve papers at his home allegedly asked sheriff’s office dispatchers how the officer would react to a “gun pointed at his head.” Dwayne A. Palmer, 49, of Crystal Lake, was charged with threatening a public official, a Class 3 felony, and disorderly conduct, a \[…\]