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Firefighters rescue driver stuck nearly 30 feet in air after dump truck tips backwards in Buffalo Grove Firefighters performed an unusual rescue of a driver who became trapped in his dump truck nearly 30 feet in the air after the truck tipped backwards in Buffalo Grove Friday morning.

Firefighters performed an unusual rescue of a driver who became trapped in his dump truck nearly 30 feet in the air after the truck tipped backwards in Buffalo Grove Friday morning. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/13/f...

Rollover Crash (Old Mill Creek) Newport Fire District on scene of a rollover crash with possible injuries at Hunt Club Road and Millburn Road. Chief 1400 reports a semi dump truck rolled over on its side with the load spilled onto the ground. Unknown if there is any entrapment.

Woman seriously injured after crash causes heavy damage, completely shuts down Route 14 near Harvard A woman was seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash that caused heavy damage and completely shut down Route 14 near Harvard Thursday evening, fire officials said.

A woman was seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash that caused heavy damage and completely shut down Route 14 near Harvard Thursday evening, fire officials said. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/13/w...

'Horrific conduct': Convicted sex predator from Zion arrested, found him with hundreds of child sexual abuse material files Investigators arrested a convicted sexual predator in Zion after they found him on Thursday with hundreds of child sexual abuse material files, some as young as toddlers, which the sheriff called "horrific."

Investigators arrested a convicted sexual predator in Zion after they found him on Thursday with hundreds of child sexual abuse material files, some as young as toddlers, which the sheriff called "horrific." www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/13/h...

Investigators find more human skeletal remains after recent discovery at forest preserve in Barrington Officials say investigators have recovered more human skeletal remains just under two weeks after a visitor found remains in a wooded area at Baker's Lake Nature Preserve in Barrington.

Officials say investigators have recovered more human skeletal remains just under two weeks after a visitor found remains in a wooded area at Baker's Lake Nature Preserve in Barrington. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/13/i...

Coroner working to identify driver killed after SUV crashes into tree, becomes engulfed in flames near Huntley The coroner is still working to identify the driver killed after their SUV left the roadway, crashed into a tree and caught on fire near Huntley Sunday morning.

The coroner is still working to identify the driver killed after their SUV left the roadway, crashed into a tree and caught on fire near Huntley Sunday morning. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/12/c...

Crash w/Injuries (Harvard) Harvard Fire District on scene of a multiple-vehicle crash with injuries in front of 19002 Route 14 south of Lembcke Rd. Three to four vehicles involved with heavy damage. A second ambulance has been requested to the scene.

'Life will never be the same': 17-year-old soccer player from Barrington remembered after being killed in Deer Park crash A family is remembering a 17-year-old Barrington boy, who was a soccer player and college prep student, after he died in a high-speed crash in Deer Park, saying he was "irreplaceable" and "life will never...

A family is remembering a 17-year-old Barrington boy, who was a soccer player and college prep student, after he died in a high-speed crash in Deer Park, saying he was "irreplaceable" and "life will never be the same." www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/12/l...

McHenry man accused of soliciting sexually explicit videos, images from children online and distributing material A McHenry man is in custody after authorities say he solicited female children online to send him sexually explicit videos and images while also distributing explicit material to others.

A McHenry man is in custody after authorities say he solicited female children online to send him sexually explicit videos and images while also distributing explicit material to others. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/12/m...

Iranian hackers carry out attack on U.S. company with office in McHenry County, causing major disruption An Iranian-linked hacker group has targeted Stryker, a U.S. medical equipment company with an office in McHenry County, causing a global network disruption for the company.

An Iranian-linked hacker group has targeted Stryker, a U.S. medical equipment company with an office in McHenry County, causing a global network disruption for the company. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/12/i...

Feds say Libertyville man sent threatening letters to two judges appointed by President Donald Trump Federal authorities have charged a Libertyville man after saying he mailed threatening letters to two federal district judges appointed by President Donald Trump.

Federal authorities have charged a Libertyville man after saying he mailed threatening letters to two federal district judges appointed by President Donald Trump. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/12/f...

Coroner releases identity of man who died after being rescued from fire that left condo uninhabitable in Fox Lake The coroner has released the identity of a 52-year-old man who died after he was rescued from a fire that caused significant damage to a condominium in Fox Lake Monday morning.

The coroner has released the identity of a 52-year-old man who died after he was rescued from a fire that caused significant damage to a condominium in Fox Lake Monday morning. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/12/c...

Prosecutors drop charges against daughter of police officer who fled scene after running over mother of 3 that died in Gurnee Prosecutors have dismissed charges against a Wauconda woman, who is the daughter of a high-ranking police officer, after she was charged with running over a mother of three, leaving her dead, and fleeing...

Prosecutors have dismissed charges against a Wauconda woman, who is the daughter of a high-ranking police officer, after she was charged with running over a mother of three, leaving her dead, and fleeing the scene in Gurnee. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/12/p...

Residents reminded to change smoke detector batteries as clocks 'spring forward' after structure fires in Libertyville, Antioch Fire officials are reminding residents to use the start of daylight saving time to check and replace the batteries in their smoke detectors after a house fire in Libertyville and an apartment fire in...

Fire officials are reminding residents to use the start of daylight saving time to check and replace the batteries in their smoke detectors after a house fire in Libertyville and an apartment fire in Antioch. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/11/r...

Additional charges possible after police raid 'house of horrors' in Fox Lake where child suffered years-long torture, abuse Police announced Wednesday they have carried out a search warrant at a "house of horrors" in Fox Lake where prosecutors say a mother tortured her child for years, including punching him and pouring soap...

Police announced Wednesday they have carried out a search warrant at a "house of horrors" in Fox Lake where prosecutors say a mother tortured her child for years, including punching him and pouring soap down his ears. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/11/a...

1-month-old baby dies after parents find him unresponsive at home in Zion A one-month-old baby died on Monday after he was found by his parents unresponsive at a house in Zion and rushed to the hospital Monday morning.

A one-month-old baby died on Monday after he was found by his parents unresponsive at a house in Zion and rushed to the hospital Monday morning. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/11/1...

'Can affect anyone': Officials say Wauconda police officer died by suicide in McHenry as funeral services announced Officials announced that a Wauconda police officer who died on Monday died by suicide, saying mental health struggles can affect anyone, as funeral arrangements have been released.

Officials announced that a Wauconda police officer who died on Monday died by suicide, saying mental health struggles can affect anyone, as funeral arrangements have been released. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/11/c...

Firefighters quickly extinguish fire that sent flames, smoke from rear of strip mall in Waukegan Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a fire that sent flames and smoke from the rear of a strip mall in Waukegan in close proximity to power lines, fire officials said.

Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a fire that sent flames and smoke from the rear of a strip mall in Waukegan in close proximity to power lines, fire officials said. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/11/f...

Judge says Lake County Board District 16 candidate can remain on ballot amid appeal after ruling he would be stricken A judge has allowed Juan Beto Ruiz, who is challenging incumbent Esiah Campos in the Lake County Board District 16 race, to remain on the ballot amid an appeal after he was previously removed in a rare...

A judge has allowed Juan Beto Ruiz, who is challenging incumbent Esiah Campos in the Lake County Board District 16 race, to remain on the ballot amid an appeal after he was previously removed in a rare set of events. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/11/j...

5 hospitalized after three-vehicle crash leaves 2 occupants trapped in wreckage in Algonquin Five people were hospitalized after a multiple-vehicle crash caused heavy damage and left two occupants trapped in the wreckage in Algonquin, fire officials said.

Five people were hospitalized after a multiple-vehicle crash caused heavy damage and left two occupants trapped in the wreckage in Algonquin, fire officials said. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/11/5...

Coroner identifies Barrington teen who died in high-speed crash that left car engine ripped from vehicle in Deer Park The coroner has released the identity of a 17-year-old Barrington boy who died after he crashed his BMW at high speed into a tree, which caused the engine to detach from the vehicle, in Deer Park.

JUST IN: The coroner has released the identity of a 17-year-old Barrington boy who died after he crashed his BMW at high speed into a tree, which caused the engine to detach from the vehicle, in Deer Park. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/10/c...

2 hospitalized, over dozen residents homeless after extra-alarm fire damages 4 townhouses in Zion Two people were hospitalized and approximately 15 residents were left homeless after a second-alarm fire damaged four townhouses in Zion Tuesday morning, fire officials said.

Two people were hospitalized and approximately 15 residents were left homeless after a second-alarm fire damaged four townhouses in Zion Tuesday morning, fire officials said. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/10/2...

Dispatchers credited after suspect steals car in Beach Park before being captured in Cook County Lake County sheriff's 911 dispatchers are being credited for their work in helping law enforcement track down a vehicle that was stolen from a gas station in Beach Park Saturday morning.

Lake County sheriff’s 911 dispatchers are being credited for their work in helping law enforcement track down a vehicle that was stolen from a gas station in Beach Park Saturday morning. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/10/d...

'House of horrors': Prosecutors say Fox Lake mother tortured, physically beat her child for years, directed sibling to strangle him A judge ordered a couple detained in jail after prosecutors say a child lived in a "house of horrors" in Fox Lake where his mother punched him, threatened to kill him and tortured him for years while...

A judge ordered a couple detained in jail after prosecutors say a child lived in a "house of horrors" in Fox Lake where his mother punched him, threatened to kill him and tortured him for years while ordering his sibling to strangle him. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/10/h...

Two separate brush fires burn nearly 35 acres in Huntley and Marengo, damage house and machinery Two separate brush fires in Huntley and Marengo fueled by high winds burned nearly 35 acres of land and damaged a house just over an hour apart Monday afternoon, fire officials said.

Two separate brush fires in Huntley and Marengo fueled by high winds burned nearly 35 acres of land and damaged a house just over an hour apart Monday afternoon, fire officials said. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/10/t...

Severe weather in Illinois to bring damaging hail and winds Tuesday to Lake and McHenry counties Forecasters say severe weather rolling through Illinois could bring damaging winds and hail to Lake and McHenry counties beginning Tuesday afternoon into the evening.

Forecasters say severe weather rolling through Illinois could bring damaging winds and hail to Lake and McHenry counties beginning Tuesday afternoon into the evening. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/10/s...

Man dies after being critically injured, rescued by firefighters from fire that left condo uninhabitable in Fox Lake Authorities say a 52-year-old man has died after he was critically injured and rescued from a fire that caused significant damage to a condominium in Fox Lake Monday morning.

Authorities say a 52-year-old man has died after he was critically injured and rescued from a fire that caused significant damage to a condominium in Fox Lake Monday morning. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/10/m...

'Deep sadness': Wauconda Police Department announces sudden death of police officer The Wauconda Police Department announced that one of its police officers unexpectedly died on Monday as they ask the community for its thoughts and prayers.

The Wauconda Police Department announced that one of its police officers unexpectedly died on Monday as they ask the community for its thoughts and prayers. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/09/d...

'Taken very seriously': Police investigating false report of bomb behind Walmart in Gurnee Police are investigating after someone called dispatchers and claimed there was a bomb inside a dumpster behind the Walmart store in Gurnee Monday morning, which turned out to be unfounded.

Police are investigating after someone called dispatchers and claimed there was a bomb inside a dumpster behind the Walmart store in Gurnee Monday morning, which turned out to be unfounded. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/09/t...

Working Structure Fire (Antioch) Antioch FD and automatic aid departments on scene of a working house fire in the 25200 block of IL-173, near N 3rd Avenue. Smoke coming from second floor on arrival.