Guilty verdict in Johnsburg man's 2002 death
After almost eight hours of deliberations — and more than 10 years after Brian Carrick's death — a McHenry County jury declared Mario Casciaro guilty of first-degree murder Tuesday evening. It's the...
View ArticleUncontested races likely mean status quo on local taxes
A lack of ballot competition in Tuesday's election means many homeowners aren't likely to see much in the way of policy change when it comes to property taxes. While voters will make key choices in...
View ArticleDawn patrol: Guilty verdict in murder; Elgin council member in ICU
Guilty verdict in Carrick death. Police officers turn out en mass for trooper's funeral. Elgin council member in ICU. Naperville's Water Street project advances. One shot in Aurora, police say. Video...
View ArticleFind your sample ballot, polling places for Tuesday's election
There's a solution available for voters who see the hundreds of campaign signs planted in yards around the suburbs but might not know who they can vote for in the local election on Tuesday. County...
View ArticleDawn Patrol: Dog shooter pleads guilty; Arlington Hts. native going on...
Palatine neighbor pleads guilty in dog shooting. Hanover Park man admits to videotaping under dress. Arlington Heights native to appear on "Jeopardy!" college championship. Naperville referendum stays...
View ArticleKane election complaint hotline in full effect for Tuesday
When votersl go to the polls Tuesday to choose local leaders,the The Kane County State's Attorney's Office will be ready to respond to complaints about electioneering and other possible election law...
View ArticleDawn Patrol: Streamwood hit-and-run; Hawks clinch playoffs
Pedestrian struck in Streamwood hit-and-run crash; teenager hospitalized after car crashes into house in Des Plaines; several DuPage taxing bodies asking for more money; Chicago area diplomat killed in...
View ArticleDawn Patrol: It's Election Day; rejections for online charter school
It's Election Day. Darien triple murder mastermind played gangster, prosecutors said. Geneva, U-46 and Dist. 300 school boards all reject online charter school. Man carves friend's eyelids and more,...
View ArticleDawn Patrol: Hayes, Bogusz (age 26), Argiris, Amrich are mayors
Hayes wins Arlington Heights mayoral race. Des Plaines votes in youngest mayor. Wheeling elects Argiris. Amrich to lead Island Lake. Bartels appears out in East Dundee. Abboud out in Barrington Hills....
View ArticleWoodstock man, off-duty officer rescue woman from car fire
A good Samaritan and an off-duty police officer rescued a woman from a burning vehicle Wednesday morning in McHenry County.
View ArticleDawn Patrol: Elgin police seek animal abuser; Metra CEO on way out?
Elgin police seek owner in animal cruelty case. Is Metra CEO on his way out? Grayslake District 46 arts, music programs saved. Obama gives Kirk a call to talk gun control. 12 years for Aurora man who...
View ArticleMinor flooding expected but storms next week could mean trouble
Flood watches and warnings remained in effect for parts of Lake County on Thursday. Flooding of yards and roads was expected in portions of Antioch and Cuba townships and areas in McHenry County.
View ArticleDawn Patrol: Young drummer loses cancer battle; big Bulls win
Inspirational Streamwood drummer who lost arm loses cancer battle. Bulls stop Knicks' streak in thriller. Gun confiscated at Elgin's Gifford Street High School. DuPage courtroom prepped for cameras at...
View ArticleFox River and Chain-area residents watching, waiting
Officials in Fox Lake and other areas on the Chain O' Lakes are watching water levels and scanning weather reports, bracing for the start of spring flooding in the area. However, a new forecast...
View ArticleCASA looking for a few good men
Although about half of the children it serves are boys, only 20 percent of CASA Kane County's volunteers are male. The agency is out to change that this month with three recruiting sessions called...
View ArticleDawn Patrol: Tax day; Cubs, city reach Wrigley deal
Tax deadline: Today; Police investigate suspicious' death in Crystal Lake fire; Grayslake celebrates Abraham Lincoln's legacy; Athletes with disabilities taste thrill of competition; Cubs, city reach...
View ArticleMcHenry sheriff's office catches Top 10 fugitive
One of McHenry County's 10 most wanted fugitives has been captured, according to the sheriff's office. Kostas Lymberopoulus, 25, of the 1400 block of Cordgrass Trail in Woodstock, was arrested at 3...
View ArticleDawn Patrol: What suburbanites experienced in Boston
Suburban Boston Marathon runners report they're OK. Barrington runner describes the explosions. Marathon runner from Lisle: Oh my God, what just happened?' Palatine firefighters rescue girl from blaze....
View ArticleIncoming supervisor says no shutdown in Grafton Township
Outgoing Grafton Township Supervisor Linda Moore has backed off on an earlier threat to shut down operations, newly elected Supervisor James Kearns said Monday. "I will be taking her at her word that...
View ArticleDawn Patrol: Runners gather in Palatine; sandbagging in Gurnee
Runners gather in Palatine in honor of Boston. Local event and race organizers talk security. Tom Hayes: Boston experience lesson for Arlington Heights. Gurnee seeks sandbagging help today. Trial...
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