Forecasters are warning about “wind-whipped” snow showers that could sharply reduce visibility and bring a few inches of snow to the Chicagoland area Saturday evening. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a hazardous weather outlook on Saturday afternoon for the northern Illinois area. The outlook covers the Winnebago, Boone, McHenry, Lake, Cook, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, […]
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Police warn residents in Lake and McHenry counties about scammers impersonating officers, demanding money
Police are warning residents in both Lake and McHenry counties to be alert after multiple reports of scammers impersonating officers while demanding money over the phone. The Lake Bluff Police Department said last week that they have taken multiple reports of scam phone calls in the village regarding the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Police officials […]
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Accumulating snow expected on New Year’s Eve in Chicago area as wind chills drop to around zero
Forecasters say accumulating snow will bring slippery travel conditions to the Chicago area on New Year’s Eve followed by wind chills dropping to around zero. The National Weather Service (NWS) said the weather for New Year’s Eve will be highlighted by accumulating light snow on Wednesday afternoon. The snow will be followed by cold conditions […]
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Weather service warns about ‘powerful storm system’ bringing variety of hazardous weather to Chicagoland area
The weather service says a “powerful storm system” could bring a variety of hazardous weather to the Chicagoland area on Sunday into Monday, including thunderstorms and snow showers. The National Weather Service (NWS) on Saturday issued a hazardous weather outlook for Lake, McHenry, Winnebago, Kane, Cook, Will, DuPage, Boone, Ogle, Lee, DeKalb, LaSalle, Kendall, Grundy, […]
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‘Christmas night save’: Lake County sheriff’s canine tracks down woman in mental distress who went missing near Barrington
Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Lux made a Christmas evening save after tracking down a woman who went missing while in mental distress near Barrington, sheriff’s officials said. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said Canine Lux and sheriff’s deputies made a “Christmas night save” on Thursday. The sheriff’s office responded around 10:30 p.m. Thursday to a […]
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‘Incredibly grateful’: Lake County Sheriff Canine Hemi to receive body armor donation from non-profit organization
Lake County Sheriff’s Office Canine Hemi will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a donation from a non-profit organization, sheriff’s officials announced. The sheriff’s office announced this week that the vest was being donated by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of Amy.” Hemi’s vest is […]
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Winning $50,000 lottery ticket sold in Antioch as Powerball jackpot surges to $1.5 billion for Saturday
A winning $50,000 lottery ticket was sold at a convenience store in Antioch as Illinois Lottery officials say the Powerball jackpot has surged to $1.5 billion for Saturday evening’s drawing. The Illinois Lottery said the Powerball jackpot has increased to an estimated $1.5 billion for Saturday evening’s drawing, continuing the game’s holiday jackpot streak. The […]
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Animal rescue organization rescues sick sandhill crane following 9-day rescue attempt in Lake County
A non-profit animal rescue successfully rescued a sick sandhill crane, which is in critical condition, in Lake County following a rescue attempt that spanned nine days. Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation said that they were contacted by a woman on December 4 reporting a sandhill crane in need of rescue. The organization is a licensed non-profit […]
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Freezing rain could cause dangerous travel conditions in parts of Lake, McHenry counties on Tuesday
The National Weather Service is warning about the potential for freezing rain that could lead to dangerous driving conditions in parts of Lake and McHenry counties Tuesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) said there is a potential for a glaze of ice to occur early Tuesday evening, though confidence is not high. Rain is expected […]