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Ogle County man who injured 3 officers during Crystal Lake arrest in stolen vehicle gets more prison time
An Ogle County man with a lengthy criminal history has pleaded guilty to driving a stolen Dodge Durango when arrested last year in Crystal Lake, injuring three officers.
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2mFemale critically injured after being hit by car part – not bullet – in Harvard, officials said
A female was flown to a hospital after suffering a critical leg injury in Harvard Friday afternoon in what was first thought to have been a shooting.
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5mMan accused of attempted murder in attack on Woodstock gas station clerk found fit to stand trial
A man has been found fit to stand trial in an attack on a 63-year-old woman working at a Woodstock gas station, for which he is charged with attempted murder.
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3mFalse panic alarm sounds at Crystal Lake South High, prompting lockdown, police response
Crystal Lake Police said a panic alarm was accidentally set off at Crystal Lake South High School Thursday evening, prompting a police response to the school and a lockdown.
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11mSoftball: 2026 Northwest Herald All-Area Team
Meet the 2026 Northwest Herald All-Area softball team.
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8m2026 Northwest Herald Softball Player of the Year: Marengo’s Gabby Christopher
Marengo's Gabby Christopher put together a remarkable four-year career, setting program records for home runs, RBIs and assists. Christopher is the 2026 Northwest Herald Softball Player of the Year.