Authorities say an unattended fire pit appeared to have caused a fire that damaged a garage attached to a house in Wauconda Saturday afternoon. The Wauconda Fire District and Wauconda Police Department responded around 12:47 p.m. Saturday to the 600 block of Pamela Court in Wauconda for a report of a structure fire. Firefighters arrived in […]
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Police issue community alert warning about scammers, ruse burglary attempts in McHenry
Police issued a community alert warning residents about three suspects approaching homes in McHenry and scamming residents as well as attempting ruse burglaries. The McHenry Police Department said Wednesday evening that its afternoon shift was working on a few cases involving suspects approaching residences and claiming work was needed. The suspects will sometimes do some […]
2 gold coins valued at more than $4,000 donated to Salvation Army in Lake County ahead of holiday season
The Salvation Army announced they have received two gold coins, worth over $4,000, donated in Waukegan before Red Kettle season has even begun. The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division said the two coins were donated on Monday afternoon. The first gold coin of the season was a one-ounce South African Gold Krugerrand and […]
Heavy rainfall expected, isolated thunderstorms possible amid ‘unseasonably’ warm weather in Chicagoland area
The National Weather Service is warning about heavy rainfall and possible thunderstorms Monday evening in the Chicagoland area amid unseasonably warm weather. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a hazardous weather outlook early Monday morning for much of Illinois. The outlook covers Lake, McHenry, Boone, Cook, Will, Winnebago, Ogle, Lee, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, LaSalle, Kendall, […]
Over 100 people attend first annual ‘trunk or treat’ event held by first responders in Kildeer
Over 100 people and numerous emergency agencies attended the Kildeer Police Department’s first annual “trunk or treat” event over the weekend. The Kildeer Police Department hosted its first annual trunk and treat event at the Concorde Banquets in Kildeer from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday. The event was well attended by approximately 100-150 people, […]
State announces first tick infected with ‘rare’ bacterium that can cause serious disease in humans found in Lake County
State officials announced they have located in Lake County the first tick in the state to test positive for a rare bacterium, which can cause serious disease in humans. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Friday that the state’s active tick surveillance system discovered the first tick in the state to test positive […]
Lake County sheriff’s canine receives multiple top 3 awards at ‘prestigious’ regional event
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office announced that one of its canines, Zeus, has taken first place and received two other awards while participating in a regional canine event. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that Canine Zeus and Sheriff’s Deputy Kevin Harris recently attended the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) Region 19 – […]
Firefighters quickly extinguish fire that damaged house in McHenry
No injuries were reported after firefighters quickly extinguished a fire that damaged a house in McHenry Sunday afternoon, authorities said. The McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 3:30 p.m. Sunday to the 300 block of Whitmore Trail in McHenry for a report of a structure fire. McHenry Township Fire Protection District Battalion Chief Ryan […]
‘Great sadness’: Richmond Fire Protection District mourns death of active-duty firefighter
The Richmond Township Fire Protection District announced they are mourning the death of an active-duty firefighter with over 28 years of fire service experience. Fire officials Saturday evening said it was with “great sadness and regret” to announce that Firefighter-Paramedic James Bove III died on Friday. Bove “selflessly dedicated” over 28 years to the fire […]