Authorities are warning the public and offering safety tips after seeing an increase in suspected overdose deaths recently reported in McHenry County. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) said Friday there has been an increase in deaths, suspected from overdoses, in the county. The department did not provide specific numbers or say what date […]
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Officials identify first human case of West Nile virus of the year in Lake County
The Lake County Health Department announced Friday that they have identified the first human case of West Nile virus in Lake County in 2023. Lake County Health Department spokeswoman Emily Young said the case was found in a Lake County resident, who is in their 60s. The resident became ill in early September, Young said. […]
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Residents displaced after fire causes heavy damage to house in McHenry
An investigation is underway after a fire heavily damaged the rear and attic of a house in McHenry, sending black smoke billowing into the sky Sunday afternoon. The McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 1:26 p.m. Sunday to the 4000 block of West Sussex Drive in McHenry for a report of a structure fire. […]
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Police working to locate parents of child found wandering near Route 41 in North Chicago
UPDATE: The child’s parent has been located and proper notifications have been made, police said in an update. Police say they are trying to locate the parents of a child who was found wandering around Route 41 in North Chicago this weekend. The North Chicago Police Department said around 9 a.m. Sunday they are requesting […]
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‘Lucky Day Lotto’ ticket worth $800,000 sold at grocery store in Antioch
The Illinois Lottery announced that a winning ticket worth $800,000 was sold in Saturday’s “Lucky Day Lotto” drawing at a grocery store in Antioch. The lottery player hit all five numbers in the midday Lucky Day Lotto draw on Saturday. The $800,000 jackpot ticket was sold at Piggly Wiggly supermarket, 460 Orchard Street in Antioch. […]
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Police seek help in locating 65-year-old woman considered missing and endangered from Vernon Hills
UPDATE: The woman has been located safely, police say. Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a 65-year-old woman who is considered endangered after she went missing in Vernon Hills Wednesday morning. The Illinois State Police activated an Endangered Missing Person Advisory for Donna Dolezal, 65, of Vernon Hills. Dolezal was reported missing to […]
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Sheriff searching for Antioch area man who went missing after leaving hospital in Libertyville
UPDATE: The man has been located and is safe, officials said. T1he sheriff’s office says they are seeking the public’s help in locating an Antioch area man who went missing after leaving the hospital in Libertyville almost 10 days ago. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said they are searching for William G. Dandrea, 61, of […]
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Grayslake Police Department announces addition of Jake the comfort dog to aid officers, community
The Grayslake Police Department announced they have added a new police canine, who is “extremely friendly and engaging,” to be their department’s comfort dog. The Village of Grayslake and the Grayslake Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 299 said they recently partnered with Canines for Comfort. The police department received a golden retriever mix named Jake, […]
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Health department says bird in McHenry County has tested positive for West Nile Virus
Health officials say a bird collected from Johnsburg last week has tested positive for West Nile virus, the first bird to test positive in McHenry County this year. A blue jay was collected from Johnsburg on July 18 and subsequently tested positive for West Nile virus, the McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) said this […]