GI Joe's Shame / $1 Tax Protest / Car-Crash Brain Injury / 'Places for Eating' Tax

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GI Joe Gliniewicz - Fox Lake’s Shame 1 Year Later

A year after the disgraced cop tried making his suicide look like a heroic death, his wife still faces possible prison time.

Protesters Pay Thousands in Property Taxes With $1 Bills

The Illinois Tax Revolution organized protests against higher tax bills at treasurer's offices in Lake and McHenry counties this week.

Woman Who Has Dedicated Life to Children With Special Needs Seriously Injured in Crash

Kathy Jones of Crystal Lake is being treated for a traumatic brain injury at an area hospital.

Man Shot and Killed by Officer in Round Lake

The officer was reportedly involved in a struggle with the man.

Libertyville Begins New "Places for Eating" Tax

The new tax will implement a one percent tax on food or drinks bought for immediate consumption at restaurants with a seating area.

Low-Cost Pet Vaccination and Microchip Clinic at Grayslake Police Department

Cats and dogs can receive rabies vaccination, a Lake County tag, a distemper, and a microchip.

First School-Based Nonprofit Food Pantry for Algonquin School District Opened Wednesday
About 130 families went to the grand opening of the District 300 Food Pantry at Carpentersville Middle School.

Crystal Lake Man in Critical Condition after Car Crash
A 21-year-old Crystal Lake man was critically injured in a car accident in Long Grove.

Crystal Lake Police Warns Residents on Rise of Identity Theft
Crystal Lake Police Department offers helpful tips on how residents can avoid fraud.

SWALCO Hosts Household Chemical Waste Collection Sept. 17
Lake County residents can drop off aerosol products, fertilizers, herbicides, prescription medicine, household cleaners, and more

Libertyville Residents and Businesses Can Now "Buy a Brick" in Cook Park
Libertyville invites residents and businesses to buy a brick to honor a family, a loved one, a business, etc.

Crystal Lake Launches New Mobile Phone App for Residents
The new Crystal Lakes app allows residents to report issues or crime, pay water bills online, contact city officials, and much more.

Police Investigate Threat on Bathroom Stall at Huntley High School
The written threat was found Monday morning.

Crystal Lake Central Grad to Have Artwork Featured in AP National Exhibit
Julia Fuhler is among only 30 students who will have their artwork featured in the 2016-17 Studio Art Exhibit.

LITH Man Killed, Woman and Toddler Injured in Two-Car Crash in McHenry County
The crash occurred on Saturday night at Route 23 and Streit Road in unincorporated Dunham Township.