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1 dead, others injured after speeding boat rides over another boat on Fox River near McHenry
One person was killed and others were injured after witnesses say a speeding boat rode over another boat on the Fox River…
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2 people rescued by fire department after WaveRunner capsizes in Lake Michigan in Waukegan
Two people were pulled from Lake Michigan by the fire department after their WaveRunner capsized near the Waukegan Harbor and Marina, fire…
Firefighters quickly contain fire in walls of Ingleside home, prevent residents from becoming displaced
An Ingleside home remains habitable after major damage was prevented due to the quick actions of firefighters in containing a fire in…
Medical examiner releases identity of 21-year-old fatally struck by Metra train between Buffalo Grove, Wheeling
The medical examiner has released the identity of a 21-year-old man who died after being struck by a Metra train on the…
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3 hospitalized, including 1 flown to hospital with serious injuries, after crash involving semi-truck and minivan in Woodstock
A woman was seriously injured and flown to the hospital after a crash involving a minivan and a semi-truck that left two trapped in the wreckage in Woodstock Friday afternoon. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District and Woodstock Police Department responded around…
Route 47 shut down for hours after construction crew hits natural gas line, causing large gas leak in Woodstock
Part of Route 47 in Woodstock was completely shut down for hours after a construction crew hit a natural gas line, causing a large gas leak Friday afternoon. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District and Woodstock Police Department responded around 12:05 p.m. Friday…
9 years in prison for cartel member who smuggled victims from Mexico as part of human trafficking scheme in Highland Park
A drug cartel member has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison after she smuggled victims, including children, to Highland Park from Mexico and held them captive while forcing them to work. Gladys Ibanez-Olea, 37, of Highland Park, was…
Alleged gunman captured following manhunt after man left in critical condition following Highland Park shooting
Law enforcement has captured the alleged gunman who shot a 30-year-old man, leaving him in critical condition, in Highland Park, which sparked a major police response Monday evening. The Highland Park Police Department and Highland Park Fire Department responded around…
Sheriff actively searching for child who went missing in Beach Park after making ‘concerning statements’
The sheriff’s office is actively searching for a child and seeking the public’s help after he went missing from Beach Park after making “concerning statements.” The Lake County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday afternoon that it was seeking the community’s help…
‘Very sad’: Fish tank suddenly explodes, spilling water and hundreds of fish onto ground at pet store in Fox Lake
A fish tank suddenly exploded and sent thousands of gallons of water onto the floor, along with hundreds of fish, at a family-owned pet store in Fox Lake and the business is seeking the community’s help. Something Fishy Pets said…
3 charged with committing arson fire that left Beach Park bar ‘catastrophically damaged’ over anger for being kicked out
Three Lake County men have been charged with committing an arson fire that left a bar in Beach Park with catastrophic damage after the sheriff says they were angered over being kicked out of the establishment. The Lake County Sheriff’s…
Man found fatally shot inside home in Ingleside, responding deputies arrest suspected gunman
A man was found dead after being shot during a disturbance in Ingleside Friday morning and sheriff’s deputies have arrested the suspected gunman, officials said. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 3:10 a.m. Friday to the 25900 block of…
Marengo man allegedly driving intoxicated for 8th time pulls out in front of police officer, nearly causing crash
A Marengo man was arrested for his eighth DUI when he allegedly pulled out directly into a police officer’s path, nearly causing a crash in Marengo Thursday morning, as officials say he is gambling with the lives of innocent people.…
Officers, K-9s find occupants who ran from crash after car flees police in Gurnee
A car fled from officers on Route 41 in Gurnee before crashing into a tree and its four occupants running away early Sunday morning, only for three of them to be tracked down and the fourth later turning himself in.…
Father of 2 was fatally shot ‘without any provocation’ by gunman ‘upset’ in child support dispute in Round Lake Beach
A 31-year-old father of two was the victim who was fatally shot by a Mexican national “without any provocation” in Round Lake Beach, prosecutors say, adding that the gunman was “upset” over a child support dispute. Juan U. Lopez-Aguayo, 26,…
Deputies safely de-escalate situation involving armed man in mental crisis inside Antioch home where children were
Sheriff’s deputies were able to safely de-escalate a situation involving a man armed with a gun who was experiencing a mental health crisis inside a house where children were near Antioch Monday morning. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office 911 Center…
Family left homeless after fire engulfs gazebo, before spreading to house and causing $100K in damage in Zion
A family was left homeless after a fire fully engulfed a backyard gazebo and then spread to a house, causing approximately $100,000 in damage, in Zion Wednesday afternoon. The Zion Fire Rescue Department and Zion Police Department responded around 1…
Woodstock man among 6 accused of operating brothels in northern Illinois following human exploitation investigation
A Woodstock man is among six suspects arrested and accused of operating brothels in northern Illinois following a human exploitation investigation, authorities announced. The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday that six men were arrested and charged as a…
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