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High potential for travel impacts in Lake, McHenry counties due to snow expected Friday evening

The National Weather Service says Lake and McHenry counties have a high potential for travel impacts due to a burst of snow expected Friday evening. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a special weather statement Friday morning for Lake, McHenry, Boone, Winnebago, Ogle, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage and Cook counties. A band of snow is expected […]

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NWS upgrades to winter weather advisory for Chicagoland area ahead of several inches of snow

The National Weather Service has upgraded to a winter storm advisory for a potential winter storm system that could bring several inches of snow to the Chicagoland area on Wednesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) initially issued a winter storm watch on Monday for Lake, McHenry, Boone, Winnebago, DuPage, Cook, Will, Kane, DeKalb, Ogle, Lee, […]

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NWS warns of freezing rain part of wintry mix possible Saturday in Chicagoland area

The National Weather Service says freezing rain is possible again in the Chicagoland area during a wintry mix system on Saturday that could cause icy conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) said wintry precipitation is expected in northern Illinois beginning Saturday morning. Lake and McHenry counties could see the precipitation starting from 10 a.m. to […]

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Gurnee Mills announces several new retailers opening soon at shopping mall

Gurnee Mills has announced several new retailers that will be opening stores in the popular shopping mall over the next few months. Simon Property Group, the owner of Gurnee Mills, made the announcement Thursday morning. The new stores slated to open soon include Boot Barn, Bubblelicious, Miss A and Primark. Bubblelicious is expanding and adding […]

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NWS warns of freezing rain during Wednesday evening commute in Lake, McHenry counties

The National Weather Service says freezing rain will bring icy conditions beginning around 5 p.m. Wednesday in Lake and McHenry counties and continuing through the night. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter weather advisory, which is in effect until 6 a.m. Thursday. The Lake, McHenry, Boone, Winnebago, Cook, DuPage, DeKalb, Kane, Ogle and […]

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Winter weather advisory issued ahead of freezing rain expected in Chicagoland area

A winter weather advisory has been issued for the Chicagoland area ahead of freezing rain expected on Wednesday that could cause hazardous road conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter weather advisory Tuesday afternoon. The advisory will go into effect from 3 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday. The Lake, McHenry, Boone, Winnebago, […]

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Authorities warn of scammers impersonating sheriff’s office, targeting McHenry County residents

Authorities are warning residents in McHenry County about phone scammers impersonating the sheriff’s office in an attempt to steal money from callers. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office first said in November that they had been receiving reports of a phone scam targeting local residents using an 815 area code number. The sheriff’s office said the […]