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 […]
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Officials warn of scammers impersonating sheriff’s office targeting McHenry County residents
The sheriff’s office is 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 said Friday that they have been notified of a phone scam targeting local residents using an 815 area code number. Scammers are using the names of […]
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Male flown to hospital after falling down nearly dozen of stairs near Woodstock
A male victim suffered apparent serious injuries and was flown to the hospital after falling down almost a dozen stairs at a residence near Woodstock Friday evening. The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department responded around 5 p.m. Friday to the 10000 block of Lucas Road in unincorporated Woodstock for a report of a fall victim. […]
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Health department issues warning about significant increase in whooping cough cases in McHenry County
The health department issued a warning Thursday about a significant increase in whooping cough cases among children throughout McHenry County. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) reported a significant increase in pertussis, also known as whooping cough, cases and said they are mainly occurring among school-aged children throughout the county. Pertussis is a highly […]
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Residents evacuate safely after fire breaks out at house near Antioch
Residents were uninjured but left displaced from their home after a fire damaged a house near Antioch Wednesday afternoon, fire officials said. The Antioch Fire Protection District responded around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday to the 40100 block of North Lakeview Avenue in unincorporated Antioch for a report of a structure fire. Antioch Fire Protection District Deputy […]