McHenry County Crime
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Arlington Heights man charged in attack at Barrington train stationJul 20, 2026 5:00 pm - An Arlington Heights man was behind bars Monday on allegations he attacked a man at the Barrington Metra station Saturday, leaving the victim with head trauma, police said Monday.
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Man gets 40 years on drug, gun charges in Kane CountyJul 20, 2026 4:58 pm - A Chicago man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison in a Kane County drug and gun case.
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Suspect in custody following fatal shooting Sunday night in Round Lake BeachJul 20, 2026 10:46 am - A man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting Sunday night in Round Lake Beach was apprehended this morning.
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Aurora tops again in state for DUI enforcementJul 16, 2026 5:50 pm - The Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists published its annual survey of DUI arrests in Illinois last week, and once again Aurora is at the top of the list. But also impressive is the work of its much-smaller neighbor West Chicago, which is eighth on the list.
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Lake Villa woman charged in connection with death of her newborn son nearly 25 years agoJul 14, 2026 3:17 pm - A Lake Villa woman has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of her newborn son nearly 25 years ago.
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Trial begins in Aurora armed robbery murder caseJul 13, 2026 3:59 pm - An Aurora man is on trial, accused of first-degree murder in an August 2023 shooting during a robbery.
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Lake County man gets 3-year prison sentence for threatening to kill Trump, other public officialsJul 13, 2026 3:44 pm - A Lake County man was sentenced to three years and two months in federal prison for threatening to kill multiple public officials.
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Three men charged after Lake County sheriff’s deputies stop burglary in progressJul 06, 2026 12:48 pm - Three men face charges in connection with the attempted burglary of heavy equipment Sunday night from property in unincorporated Libertyville.
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Small but mighty: Why the Lake County sheriff is using personal watercraft on the ChainJul 02, 2026 4:46 pm - The Lake County sheriff’s Marine Unit has added a pair of personal watercraft to its fleet patrolling the Chain O’ Lakes. “It allows our deputies to respond more quickly in areas where larger patrol boats can't easily operate or even launch from,” said sheriff’s Sgt. Michael McCarty, who oversees the marine unit.
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Lake in the Hills man gets 96 years for fatal 2020 road rage shooting in ElginJul 02, 2026 2:37 pm - A Lake in the Hills man convicted in a deadly 2020 road rage shooting in Elgin has been sentenced to 96 years in prison, authorities said.