The 24-year-old allegedly broke into a Waukegan restaurant and became trapped in its ventilation system overnight, officials said.
SUV collided with a semi-truck on East Main Street, trapping one person inside, officials said.
And check out Lucy's Comedy on the Crystal Lake Patch calendar
You won’t want to miss Lucy's Comedy on the Crystal Lake Patch calendar
Also check out Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich on the Crystal Lake Patch calendar
Plus, a 22-year-old man dies after being pulled from Lake Michigan | Dolly Parton-inspired corn maze opens | too-fast semi tips over.
Jason Pastryk was sentenced to 60 days in jail after a jury found him guilty of animal cruelty involving two severely malnourished dogs.
Katelyn Heiden, 28, pleaded guilty to a felony charge involving sexual contact with a dog, with sentencing set for November.
Police have released few details since the 8-year-old was found unresponsive in his home June 6.
Be sure to catch Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich on the Crystal Lake Patch calendar
Susan O'Halloran's Sept. 20 visit heralds '27 'Stories of Peace and Justice' series
Ty Barton, 47, died Tuesday after suffering serious injuries in a single-ATV crash Sunday, authorities said.
Race Day: Sunday, September 6th, 2026
Magdalena Jablonska, 48, was killed when a boat traveling at high speed hit her last month on the Fox River.
Happening soon: The famous Pequod's, caramelized crust pizza is heading your way. Order by noon. on the Crystal Lake Patch calendar
The multistate deal, one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history, targets alleged harm to kids and teens.
All Seasons Orchard’s new maze honors the country icon and her Imagination Library following her death Tuesday.
The Crystal Lake restaurant closed for several days after damage to its kitchen exhaust system
Holiday Hills is considering contracts with McHenry County Sheriff's Office or Island Lake Police Department.
And on the Crystal Lake Patch calendar - Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich
The 18-year-old was arrested weeks earlier after allegedly driving 106 mph in a construction zone, according to officials.
Session 1 begins Oct 12 at Lippold Family Golf Center
Limited Spots Available for 3-5 Year Olds
More than 220,000 voters are registered in McHenry County ahead of November.
Investigators say the boat seen on Petite Lake before the July 25 collision is not believed to have been involved.
Coming up on the Crystal Lake Patch calendar: Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich
The petition filing period is November 16-23, 2026.
Health officials are investigating potential exposure locations and urging residents to check their MMR vaccination status.
Lisa Fleischmann initially posted, “Closing store! Libs win!!!” before saying the announcement was fake news, according to reports.
Plus, data center threats cancel a public meeting, father charged in infant son's death, woman missing for 36 years remains unidentified.
Richard Stevenson, 45, also faces 8 DUI-related felony charges in the July 25 fatal collision.
An investigation found theexplosion was caused by a gas leak from the home's water heater piping, according to authorities.
The bicyclist suffered a potentially serious head injury and was flown to a Level 1 trauma center, authorities said.
Prosecutors allege Victor Agaton-Mora communicated with the child through Snapchat and TextNow before meeting with the child multiple times.
Michael Cartier allegedly fired about six rounds at his home before calling 911 and falsely reporting he was an active shooter.
Register today for September classes
Classes begin Sep 1
Cary-Grove, Prairie Ridge, Crystal Lake Central and Crystal Lake South were among the local schools included in U.S. News & World Report.
Harold England is accused of kicking a woman and breaking a glass door during an altercation at a Crystal Lake-area restaurant.
Crystal Lake Central counselor Samantha McKenna urges families to file the FAFSA, research financial aid.