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December 20, 2025
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Marengo Historian Arrested on Child Pornography Charges Following Investigation: James R. Gibbons, a 72-year-old historian from Marengo known for his presentations around the Chicago area, was arrested after authorities discovered child sexual abuse material at his residence. The McHenry County Sheriff's Office initiated the investigation based on a cybertip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Law enforcement executed a search warrant and found digital evidence leading to his arrest. Gibbons now faces two felony counts of possession of child pornography. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 20)
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)
October 21, 2025
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Lawsuits Filed Over Injuries at Algonquin Adventure Park: Two lawsuits have been filed against Fun City Adventure Park in Algonquin, alleging negligence after an adult and a child were injured in separate incidents involving the facility's foam pit. The cases, brought in McHenry County Circuit Court, claim insufficient safety measures contributed to the s (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 21)