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February 24, 2026
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Coroner Identifies Man Found Deceased Beneath Wonder Lake Ice After Search: Authorities have identified Michael Giba, 50, of Wonder Lake, as the man whose body was discovered under the ice on Wonder Lake following his disappearance. Police began searching after he was reported missing from the 5200 block of West Lake Shore Drive, with both local and sheriff’s departments involved. Giba had not been seen for several days, and his body was located Saturday afternoon after a drone spotted him in the lake. The incident remains under investigation by officials. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 24)
November 22, 2025
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Police Discover Hundreds of Unauthorized Videos Recorded in Chicago Suburbs: Authorities have arrested Jascent M. Harvey, 29, of St. Charles, following the discovery of over 400 videos secretly recorded of women in public settings across Chicago suburbs, including McHenry County. Harvey faces charges including burglary and unauthorized video recording. The investigation began after an incident at a Geneva store led police to examine his phone, uncovering years of related activity. Police are encouraging potential victims to come forward with information. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Nov 22)
November 17, 2025
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McHenry Police Arrest Local Man for Seventh DUI After Crash on Route 120: Police in McHenry arrested a 59-year-old local resident early Wednesday morning after responding to a vehicle that had crashed into a curb and street sign at the intersection of West Elm Street and Ringwood Road. Officers found the driver unresponsive behind the wheel and later determined this was his seventh offense for driving under the influence. The individual now faces multiple felony charges as a result of the incident. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Nov 12)
October 29, 2025
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Funeral Services Scheduled for Grayslake North Graduate Who Died in Crash: Ethan Waratuke, a 25-year-old former resident of Round Lake Beach and Grayslake North High School graduate, died in a car crash on October 20 at the intersection of Route 64 and East County Line Road, north of Maple Park and east of Sycamore. Authorities report that the collision involved a Mazda 6 and a Chevrolet Traverse. The incident prompted response from sheriff's offices in DeKalb and Kane counties as well as local fire services. Funeral services have been arranged for Wednesday and Thursday. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 29)
October 24, 2025
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Round Lake Beach Native and Grayslake North Graduate Dies in Two-Vehicle Crash: A 25-year-old man originally from Round Lake Beach and a Grayslake North High School alumnus died after his vehicle was struck at an intersection near Maple Park. Emergency crews responded to the collision at Route 64 and East County Line Road on Monday morning. Authorities report he was driving a Mazda that was hit by a Chevrolet when he entered the intersection and did not yield. The crash is under investigation by local sheriff’s offices. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 24)