A winter weather advisory has been issued for the second time in a week due to freezing rain that could impact the Chicagoland area on Saturday and cause icy conditions. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter weather advisory on Saturday morning for northern Illinois. The advisory will go into effect at 11 a.m. […]

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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Weather service warns of icy, wintry mix expected in northern Illinois on Wednesday
The National Weather Service is warning about an icy wintry mix expected in the Chicagoland area on Wednesday that could impact travel conditions. A cold front will quickly drop south Monday afternoon and bring an end to the mild conditions, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The weather service said there is concern for […]
Police seek help in locating endangered woman who went missing from Waukegan
Police are seeking the community’s help in locating a 40-year-old woman who went missing from Waukegan and is considered endangered. The Illinois State Police activated an Endangered Missing Person Advisory late Monday evening. The Waukegan Police Department is seeking help in locating Ollie Smith, who is a 40-year-old Black female. She is 5-foot-6 and weighs […]
Police canine tracks down suspect who stole from store, fled from responding officers in Lake County
A police canine is being credited with tracking down a suspect who stole from a store in Lake County and then fled from responding officers. The Round Lake Park Police Department said Tuesday that Canine Gunny is “happy to work” despite the cold weather. Gunny was requested by the Round Lake Beach Police Department to […]