Felony charges have been filed against a suspect who prosecutors say intentionally set his mother's car on fire, engulfing it, before engaging in an armed standoff with first responders near Harvard.

Crash w/Injuries (Crystal Lake) Crystal Lake Fire and Crystal Lake Police on scene on Exchange Dr north of Northwest Hwy with a two-vehicle crash with moderate damage and injuries. Second ambulance requested.

The Illinois Secretary of State issued a warning to federal immigration agents about breaking state law after a viral video taken in Round Lake captured an agent admitting to license plate swapping.

Restaurant Fire (Gurnee) Gurnee Fire Dept on scene of a working commercial structure fire at Teriyaki Madness, 6409 Grand Avenue. 911 callers reported heavy black smoke and flames showing from the roof. Fire crews confirmed flames and smoke showing from the roof, working to extinguish the fire.

13 fire departments in the northwest suburbs of Chicago – including some in Lake and McHenry counties – quietly encrypted their radio communications from the public, a rare move that raises questions about government transparency.

Motorcycle Crash (Gurnee) Gurnee Fire Dept on scene of a two-vehicle crash involving a car and a motorcycle with injuries at Hunt Club Rd and Orchard Valley Drive. The motorcycle is down on its side on the ground. Southbound lanes are shut down at the intersection.

An inaccurate report of a federal immigration operation at an apartment building in Mundelein drew a large crowd and prompted the response of local police Wednesday evening, officials said.

Police say a woman was seriously injured after she became pinned underneath her car and a concrete wall on Route 47 in Lakewood following a domestic incident Saturday evening.

A 19-year-old man has died in the hospital two weeks after he crashed his motorcycle in Grayslake where he was found alive but critically injured almost 16 hours after it happened.

A driver was injured and transported to the hospital after a pickup truck crashed into a house, resulting in heavy damage, in Algonquin Wednesday evening, authorities said.

Police say an elderly woman will not be cited after she crashed her car through a garage and the car struck her neighbor's home, leaving her injured, in McHenry Monday afternoon.

ICE is expected to transport a Mexican national to Lake County after prosecutors upgraded charges for dumping the body of missing Antioch woman Megan Bos in Waukegan and said her death was by "homicidal means."

Vehicle vs House (Algonquin) Algonquin Lake in the Hills Fire and Algonquin PD on scene at Mahogany Ct and Compton Dr with pickup truck into the front of a home with heavy damage reported. Initial reports of the driver possibly having a seizure. Building department requested.

Authorities say a driver was arrested and hospitalized after recklessly rolling his truck over into an occupied house, causing the vehicle and house to catch on fire, in McHenry early Wednesday morning.

Shooting (North Chicago) North Chicago PD and North Chicago Fire Dept on scene of a report of a person shot in the 1400 block of Victoria Ave. Reported as the stepfather shot the victim. The offender is still believed to be on the scene.

JUST IN: An Illinois Lottery player won a "life-changing" $3 million prize in Tuesday evening's Mega Millions drawing after purchasing the ticket at a gas station in McHenry.

An 18-year-old skateboarder was flown to the hospital with serious injuries after he was struck by a hit-and-run vehicle, whose driver has since been taken into custody, near Huntley.

Investigators suspect impairment was a factor after a woman was critically injured and trapped following a high-speed crash that left her car lodged underneath a semi-truck in North Chicago.

Crash w/Entrapment (Lake Forest) Lake Forest Fire Dept and Lake Forest PD on scene of a two-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck and a minivan at Waukegan Road and Route 60. Moderate to heavy damage and an occupant in the minivan is trapped inside. Fire crews are working on extrication.

A driver and workers escaped after an SUV crashed into an industrial building, catching the vehicle and the structure on fire, which was fueled by a natural gas leak, in Lakemoor Tuesday afternoon.

Rollover Crash w/Entrapment (Mundelein) Mundelein Fire Dept on scene of a two-vehicle crash with injuries with one car rolled over on its side at Division St and Prairie Ave. Report of one victim trapped inside a car.

Firefighters helped rescue a horse that had wandered into a pond at a farm and got stuck in the muddy water near McHenry Tuesday afternoon, fire officials said.

Crash w/Injuries (Gurnee) Gurnee Fire Dept and Gurnee PD on scene of a two-vehicle crash with moderate damage and multiple injuries in the intersection of Route 120 and O'Plaine Road. Report of four victims injured. A second ambulance has been requested.

A 36-year-old man was hospitalized in serious condition after he was left heavily trapped when his minivan struck a large tractor near Hebron Monday evening, the sheriff said.

Lawsuits have been filed against an adventure park in Algonquin alleging that an adult was seriously injured and a child was also injured in separate foam pit accidents.

Police say they have cited a driver who claimed a muscle cramp caused an unusual crash that resulted in a parked car rolling over through the garage door of a house in Wonder Lake.

A wanted felon who was out on bond and skipped his trial for attempted murder charges was captured by police outside a store in Waukegan and found with a loaded gun and drugs.

No injuries were reported after a woman accidentally crashed her car through a garage and the car struck her neighbor's home in McHenry Monday afternoon, fire officials said.

The mayor of North Chicago signed a "landmark" order banning federal immigration agents from using city-owned property, as he denounces immigration enforcement operations for causing fear.

First responders, family and a neighbor were recognized for their role in a rescue of an elderly man critically injured and submerged in water for hours following a tractor rollover accident near Harvard.

A bicyclist was seriously injured after being struck by a Wauconda driver who blew a red light before fleeing the scene along Route 176 in Prairie Grove, police said.

Prosecutors say a suspect forced entry into a woman’s apartment during a home invasion where he attacked the victim and stole her belongings in Waukegan before a neighbor intervened. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/10/20/m...

A heavy police presence was reported and officers detained one person while investigating a road rage incident involving a person armed with a gun in Vernon Hills. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/10/20/p...

Structure Fire (Waukegan) Waukegan Fire Dept on scene of a report of a residential structure fire in the 2300 block of Walnut Street. An upgraded response has been requested for additional fire resources to respond. (Additional details not available as the fire department radio is encrypted.)

Crash w/Injuries (Lake Zurich) Lake Zurich Fire and Police on scene Route 22 and Old Rand Rd with a two-vehicle crash with moderate damage and multiple injuries. Three total ambulances requested.

An 18-year-old from Waukegan, who was a Warren Township High School graduate, has been identified after he died in a motorcycle crash where he was ejected and struck by a semi-truck. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/10/20/w...

Car into Building (McHenry) McHenry Fire District on scene of a car that reportedly crashed through a garage in the 3800 block of Anne Street. Unknown injuries. Additional fire crews requested to the scene.

A man has been sentenced to probation for being armed with a loaded gun in a McDonald's in Zion where he got into a physical struggle with police officers over the gun while saying, "I got my finger on the trigger."

Two men escaped without injury after a van pulling a trailer caught on fire and became fully engulfed in flames on Interstate 90 near Huntley Saturday afternoon.

A Volo woman, who is a breast cancer survivor, and her family got to meet Chicago Bears players and received a signed jersey during a VIP experience at Halas Hall in Lake Forest.

A woman was arrested after prosecutors say she became "enraged" over a mail delivery her grandmother received and then stabbed her uncle at their apartment in Waukegan.

A football game between Crystal Lake's Prairie Ridge High School and Dundee-Crown High School in Carpentersville was evacuated and delayed following a shooting nearby.

A pastor of two churches in Waukegan has been suspended after the Archdiocese announced an investigation into him regarding sexual misconduct and grooming accusations.

Crash w/Injuries (Libertyville) Libertyville Fire Dept and Lake County Sheriff on scene of a vehicle crash with multiple injuries at Route 137 and Oak Grove Ave. Command requesting three ambulances to the scene.

A family was left homeless and some pets were rescued by firefighters after a fire caused significant damage to their home in Fox Lake and destroyed their belongings.

Car vs Pedestrian (Huntley) Huntley Fire District on scene of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle with injuries on Harmony Rd west of Brier Hill Rd. One victim down off the roadway. A medical helicopter has been requested to meet the ambulance at the hospital.

Well over 15,000 people were estimated to have attended a half-dozen “No Kings” protests in Lake and McHenry counties protesting against the Trump administration on Saturday.

An alleged Mexican drug cartel carrier has been sentenced to 13 years in prison after he and his mother were found with 120,000 pills of fentanyl, worth approximately $1.8 million, in Marengo.

Vehicle Fire (Huntley) Huntley Fire District on scene of a fully engulfed van fire on eastbound Interstate 90 near Hennig Road (milepost 44.5). The van fire is spreading to a trailer that the vehicle was pulling. Heavy black smoke seen in the distance.

Serious Crash (Waukegan) Waukegan Police investigating a serious crash with injuries involving at least two vehicles at Lewis Ave and Ballentine St. All lanes are shut down on Lewis Ave between Ballentine St and Partridge St for the investigation.