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December 17, 2025
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Firefighters Rescue Dog from Icy Pond in St. Charles, Animal Taken to Huntley Shelter: Firefighters with the Fox River and Countryside Fire Rescue District saved a husky that had fallen through ice and become submerged in a pond near Hunters Gate Road in unincorporated St. Charles on Monday morning. The large dog, reportedly stranded for about an hour and weighing around 100 pounds, was safely retrieved with cold water suits. The dog was later transported to an animal hospital in Huntley, and authorities are seeking its owner. The dog's condition following the rescue has not been detailed. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 17)
December 10, 2025
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Live Power Lines Spark House Fire in Algonquin, Multiple Departments Respond: Early Wednesday morning, broken electrical lines fell across two yards, a house, and a car on the 800 block of Oceola Drive in Algonquin, setting a home ablaze. Firefighters from several departments responded after numerous 911 calls reported both a yard and a residence on fire. The situation required an upgraded response due to the live wires arcing over several properties. ComEd crews were called in to handle the hazardous power lines and ensure neighborhood safety. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 10)
November 30, 2025
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Elgin Man Held Without Bond in McHenry County on Drug Charges After Arrest: A 36-year-old Elgin resident remains in custody in McHenry County after deputies discovered over 32 grams of cocaine, cash, and a digital scale during a recent arrest. Authorities say the man initially gave deputies a false name due to an outstanding Wisconsin warrant. He now faces Class X and Class 1 felony drug charges related to possession and intent to deliver. A judge has ordered him held without bond pending trial. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Nov 30)
November 25, 2025
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Van Driver Dies After Collision With Semi-Truck on I-90 Near Huntley: A van driver succumbed to injuries days after a serious crash with a semi-truck on eastbound Interstate 90 near Huntley. Emergency responders arrived Thursday evening at mile marker 47 to find the vehicle heavily damaged and the driver trapped inside. Multiple fire units assisted in extricating the man, identified as a 50-year-old Chicago resident. He was hospitalized with critical injuries but did not survive. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Nov 25)
November 24, 2025
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Driver from Round Lake Beach Identified in Fatal Train-Truck Collision in Elgin: Authorities have identified a Round Lake Beach man as the driver who died after a freight train collided with his landscaping company's truck in Elgin on October 23. The crash occurred at a State Street railroad crossing north of Locust Street at about 6:30 a.m., resulting in the driver's death at the scene and injuries to two truck passengers, both of whom were hospitalized. The vehicle, a pickup belonging to Cornerstone Partners Horticultural Services, was struck by a Union Pacific train. Local police and fire departments responded quickly to the incident. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Nov 24)
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Drivers Cited After Two Crashes on I-90 Near Huntley Leave Two Seriously Hurt: Illinois State Police reported that two separate crashes occurred minutes apart on Interstate 90 near Huntley, resulting in one man suffering critical injuries and a second man sustaining serious injuries. The Huntley Fire Protection District responded to the initial crash near mile marker 48 and encountered a second collision about a mile west at mile marker 47. Both drivers were cited following the incidents, which required emergency crews to extricate at least one trapped individual. Investigations into the circumstances are ongoing. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Nov 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 21, 2025
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Two Men Severely Injured in Separate I-90 Crashes Near Huntley: Two major crashes occurred minutes apart Thursday evening on eastbound Interstate 90 near Huntley, resulting in severe injuries to two men. In the first incident, one man was trapped in a vehicle at mile marker 48 and suffered life-threatening injuries. Emergency responders encountered a second crash about a mile west at mile marker 47, where another man sustained serious injuries. Both scenes required significant emergency response, highlighting local roadway safety concerns. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Nov 21)
October 27, 2025
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Lake in the Hills Resident Convicted of Murder in 2020 Elgin Shooting: Dru K. Jarvis, a 26-year-old from Lake in the Hills, was found guilty by a jury for the fatal shooting of a car passenger in Elgin on August 22, 2020. The incident occurred after the victim's vehicle honked at the vehicle in which Jarvis was riding. Jarvis was convicted on several charges, including first-degree murder, attempted murder, and armed violence. He now faces a minimum sentence of nearly 100 years in prison. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 27)
October 26, 2025
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Residents Displaced Following Early Morning Duplex Fire Near Algonquin: A fire caused significant damage to a two-story duplex in the 11000 block of Mohican Drive in unincorporated Algonquin early Sunday morning, displacing the occupants of both units. Multiple fire departments responded around 5:30 a.m. to address the blaze, which involved heavy flames visible from the second floor and the right side of the home. All residents managed to evacuate safely before crews arrived. The cause of the fire and extent of property damage remain under investigation. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 26)
October 16, 2025
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Driver hospitalized after rollover crash near Longmeadow Parkway in Algonquin: A 21-year-old man was taken to a trauma center following a single-vehicle rollover crash east of Route 31 on Longmeadow Parkway, near the Brunner Family Forest Preserve outside Algonquin. Emergency crews responded Friday afternoon and reported the driver was ejected from his pickup truck. The crash, (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 16)
October 9, 2025
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Man arrested in Fox Lake after canine search uncovers meth and cocaine: A 44-year-old Elgin resident was taken into custody in Fox Lake after a police traffic stop led to the discovery of methamphetamine and cocaine. The incident occurred on Rollins Road, where a police canine assisted in the search. Authorities allege the suspect was in possession of multiple baggies, (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 9)
October 8, 2025
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Suspect Arrested in Huntley for Alleged Theft from Vulnerable Resident: Huntley police, with assistance from a state task force, arrested a 22-year-old Elgin man accused of stealing about $8,000 in cash and car rims from a resident with intellectual disabilities. The incident reportedly involved an online scam targeting the victim, who was pressured into handing over a (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 8)
October 4, 2025
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Huntley Withdraws from Planned Metra Station on Chicago-Rockford Rail Line: Huntley officials have decided not to pursue a Metra station on the upcoming passenger rail line connecting Chicago and Rockford. The village cited concerns about downtown traffic, parking, uncertain ridership, and potential financial obligations. The Illinois Department of Transportation confirmed, (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 4)