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2 firefighters transported to hospital while battling barn fire near Crystal Lake
Two firefighters were sent to the hospital with injuries while battling a fire that damaged a barn near Crystal Lake and prompted […]
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Multiple hospitals in Lake, McHenry counties receive ‘A’ grades after organization releases safety ratings
A newly released report with safety grade ratings for hospitals in the country scored multiple Lake and McHenry County hospitals with an […]
7 years in prison for felon armed with AR-15 rifle arrested after police chase leads to crash into buildings in Waukegan
A judge sentenced a man to seven years in prison after he was captured with an AR-15 rifle following a police chase […]
Thanksgiving Day fire causes significant damage to house, leaves family displaced in Wonder Lake
Authorities say a fire broke out and caused significant damage to a house in Wonder Lake on Thanksgiving Day, leaving a family […]
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Sexual predator charged with sexually assaulting young child numerous times in Gurnee, Waukegan
A convicted sexual predator, who was on parole and wearing an ankle monitor, is charged with sexually assaulting a young child on numerous occasions in Gurnee and Waukegan. Yusef I. Hakeem, 39, of Waukegan, was charged with three counts of […]
‘It is COLD out!’: Chicagoland area sees coldest weather experienced since January
The Chicagoland area is seeing the coldest weather since last January with wind chill temperatures in the single digits, according to the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service (NWS) said late Friday evening that wind chills were in the […]
Man allegedly accelerated vehicle directly at officer who had gun drawn in North Chicago, led police on two pursuits
Prosecutors say a man accelerated his vehicle directly at an officer who had his gun drawn in North Chicago and led police on two pursuits, one of which ended in Waukegan. Deonis R. Howell, 44, of Waukegan, was charged with […]
Officers arrest man accused of waving, pointing loaded gun inside liquor store in North Chicago
Officers arrested a 36-year-old man accused of pulling a loaded gun out, waving it around and pointing it at a patron inside a liquor store in North Chicago. Kevaun F. North, 36, of North Chicago, was charged with three counts […]
$4 million streetscape project set to begin to rebuild Main Street in Lake Zurich
Village officials say a $4 million streetscape project will be underway soon to rebuild Main Street in downtown Lake Zurich to improve the aesthetic and enhance walkability. The Village of Lake Zurich said earlier this week that the village will […]
90 days in jail for 1 of 2 Zion women arrested for retail theft, leading police on high-speed chase and crashing
One of two Zion women has been sentenced to 90 days in jail after prosecutors say they stole merchandise from Macy’s and then led police on a high-speed chase that ended in a crash in DuPage County. Asia Wallace, 32, […]
2 children among 4 hospitalized following rollover crash that resulted in significant damage near Woodstock
Two children were among four people hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash that left one car rolled over with significant damage near Woodstock on Thanksgiving Day. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 7:23 p.m. Thursday to […]
Deputies arrest suspect, rescue small child after family member slashed with knife in Beach Park
Deputies arrested a suspect and rescued a child after they say he slashed a family member with a box cutter and threatened others in Beach Park on Thanksgiving Day. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 10:30 p.m. Thursday to […]
Six Flags announces it will invest $1 billion in its amusement parks, including Great America in Gurnee
Six Flags has announced it will invest more than $1 billion in its dozens of amusement parks over the next two years, including at Great America in Gurnee. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation said it will invest $1 billion over the […]
Man charged with sexually assaulting child multiple times in Waukegan, at Six Flags in Gurnee
Prosecutors say a man sexually assaulted a child over a span of years beginning when she was five years old at a home in Waukegan, as well as at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee. Armando Perez-Navarette, 61, of Waukegan, […]
‘Heinous attack’: 13 years in prison for Harvard man who sexually assaulted woman while armed with knife
A judge sentenced a Harvard man to 13 years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman and keeping her held in a home while armed with a knife in Harvard. Cesar C. Ortiz, 38, of Harvard, was charged in January […]
Man killed in crash with tree in Woodstock was father, remembered for being avid sports fan
A 53-year-old man who died after crashing his SUV into a tree in Woodstock was a father who is being remembered for his love of volunteer work and being an avid sports fan. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District and Woodstock Police […]
Man accused of destroying occupied home with axe while committing home invasion near Lake Villa
A resident was left fleeing for help after a man broke into his home while armed with an axe and destroyed the residence near Lake Villa, prosecutors said. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 11:29 a.m. on November 16 […]
‘Don’t let a DUI gobble up your life’: Illinois officials warn drivers to drive sober on Thanksgiving
Illinois officials are reminding motorists to drive sober to avoid a DUI that could “gobble up” their lives or others’ lives as police patrols ramp up on Thanksgiving. The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and law enforcement agencies […]
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