Local News

Funeral Arrangements Announced for Harvard Woman Allegedly Killed by Husband. Santina Perri, a 65-year-old mother and grandmother from Itasca, was found dead from an apparent gunshot wound on December 13 at a home near Harvard in unincorporated McHenry County. Her husband, Silvano Perri, 75, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with her death. Local authorities, including the sheriff’s office and fire department, responded to the incident after a welfare check was requested. The family is preparing funeral services as the investigation continues. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 21) Lake County Harvard, IL Itasca, IL Roselle, IL

Man Held Without Bail After Fatal Shooting of Wife Near Harvard, Authorities Say. A 75-year-old Itasca man, Silvano Perri, has been denied pre-trial release following charges that he fatally shot his wife, Santina Perri, at their residence near Harvard. Emergency responders arrived at the home in the 4500 block of Island Road after a well-being check led to the discovery of Santina's body and Silvano suffering serious injuries from an apparent attempted suicide. Authorities continue to investigate the incident, which occurred in unincorporated McHenry County. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 18) Lake County Harvard, IL Itasca, IL

Authorities Identify Woman Killed in Shooting Near Harvard; Man Hospitalized. Authorities have identified Santina Perri, 65, of Itasca, as the woman who died after being shot at a residence near Harvard in the 4500 block of Island Road Saturday afternoon. The McHenry County Sheriff's Office responded following a welfare check, discovering Perri deceased from a gunshot wound. A man at the scene was also found with a serious gunshot injury and transported for medical treatment. An autopsy is scheduled, and the investigation remains ongoing. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 16) Lake County Harvard, IL Itasca, IL

More Itasca Area News →