Lake and McHenry County Scanner
Lake and McHenry County Scanner is a local news platform that focuses on urgent stories affecting the communities of Lake County and McHenry County in Illinois. Since its establishment in 2012, the site reports on critical incidents such as shootings, stabbings, house fires, kidnappings, car accidents, and more. With a strong following of over 120,000 on social media and hundreds of thousands of website visitors each month, it serves as a valuable resource for local residents. We keep our 130,000+ social media followers updated with real-time news as it unfolds, thanks to a dedicated team of volunteer editors who work tirelessly to share breaking news. It's important to note that Lake & McHenry County Scanner operates independently and is not connected to any fire, police, EMS, or government entities. Our mission is to keep our community well-informed. Please keep in mind that as a volunteer organization, our website and social media platforms may not always be monitored around the clock.
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3 days ago |
lakemchenryscanner.com | Sam Borcia
Officials say a driver was arrested after his car crashed at full speed into the rear of a school bus, leaving one person injured, before he fled the scene in Gurnee. The Gurnee Police Department and Gurnee Fire Department responded around 2:45 p.m. Monday to Hunt Club Road and Cunningham Court for a report of a vehicle crash with injuries. Officers arrived to find a Honda Accord that rear-ended a school bus, according to Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Lillian Lewis.
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4 days ago |
lakemchenryscanner.com | Sam Borcia
Organizers say over 2,000 people attended a protest in Highland Park demonstrating against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk on Saturday afternoon. A countywide “day of action” rally was organized by the Lake County Democrats, Moraine Township Democrats and other grassroots groups. Lake County Democrats said more than 2,000 people peacefully demonstrated in Highland Park on Saturday.
Probation for Antioch man who pleaded guilty in case of sexual abuse of young wheelchair-bound child
4 days ago |
lakemchenryscanner.com | Sam Borcia
An Antioch man has been sentenced to probation after he pleaded guilty in a case where he was charged with sexually abusing a young wheelchair-bound child. John G. Finch, 73, of Antioch, was charged in October 2023 with one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a child, a Class 2 felony.
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4 days ago |
lakemchenryscanner.com | Sam Borcia
Two children and an adult were transported to the hospital after a UTV rolled over and trapped one of them underneath near Cary Saturday afternoon. The Cary Fire Protection District responded around 2:32 p.m. Saturday to the 7100 block of South Rawson Bridge Road in unincorporated Cary for a report of a four-wheeler crash.
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4 days ago |
lakemchenryscanner.com | Sam Borcia
The McHenry County Circuit Court announced its newest four-legged employee has been officially certified as a comfort support dog following rigorous training. The 22nd Judicial Circuit Court in September announced that Honey the canine was its newest employee at the Michael J. Sullivan Judicial Center in Woodstock. Honey, a nine-month-old Golden Retriever, was purchased from Sunset Goldens in Villa Park to assist in alleviating stress and promoting a calming environment within the court.
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