A winter weather advisory is in effect for McHenry County for a wintry mix bringing possible freezing rain that could cause slippery road conditions. The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for McHenry, Boone, DeKalb, Lee, Ogle and Winnebago counties in effect until 6 p.m. Saturday. The NWS said precipitation will continue to […]
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Lake and McHenry County Scanner is based in Libertyville, Illinois. The organization's focus is reporting on local news covering crime, government, traffic and more around Lake County, Illinois and McHenry County, Illinois. The outlet was founded in January 2012 and its reporting has garnered coverage by major national and international outlets. You can get in touch with the staff by emailing [email protected].
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Feds renew funding for Lake County’s Human Trafficking Task Force to prosecute suspects, help victims
Lake County’s Human Trafficking Task Force has received additional federal funding to continue the task force’s work in investigating and prosecuting human traffickers and providing services to survivors. The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) awarded the Lake County Human Trafficking Task Force an additional $700,000 in grant funding last month as a renewal of […]
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Animal shelter in Huntley seeks donations from community after heat fails, pipe bursts
An animal shelter in Huntley is asking for donations from the community after the shelter’s heating system went out and a pipe burst, causing flooding in the building. Animal House Shelter, based in Huntley, said Thursday that it was a “tough day.” The shelter’s floor heating system went out and a pipe burst, flooding parts […]
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‘Powerful arctic’ cold front sweeping across Chicagoland area along with gusty snow showers
Forecasters say a powerful arctic cold front is sweeping across the Chicagoland area along with gusty snow showers Wednesday that could produce 50 mph winds. The National Weather Service (NWS) said Wednesday that the cold front will sweep across the area Wednesday afternoon with gusty snow showers and snow squalls in its wake. The timing window […]
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‘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 single digits above zero in northern Illinois. “It is COLD out! This is the coldest […]
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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 next two years to enhance the guest experience at its 42 parks. The investments, which […]
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‘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 throughout the state are ramping up patrols. The agencies are reminding the public to buckle […]
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Chicagoland area sees first snowflakes of season Wednesday ahead of measurable snowfall
Forecasters say the Chicagoland area is seeing the first snowflakes of the season Wednesday evening ahead of measurable snowfall and high wind on Thursday. The National Weather Service (NWS) said the first snow of the season was expected late Wednesday into Thursday. Scattered to numerous snow showers are expected overnight. They may produce some light […]
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Lake County sheriff’s canine credited with finding teenage boy who went missing in Beach Park
A Lake County sheriff’s canine is being credited with using his skills to locate a teenage boy who went missing in Beach Park in the middle of the night. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said Canine Odin was called into action in Beach Park to help locate a missing child. The teenager left home on […]