The weather service is warning about a significant winter storm expected in the Midwest that will bring the potential for accumulating snow in Lake County and other parts of the Chicagoland area. The National Weather Service (NWS) said Friday that a winter storm will bring accumulating snow to much of Illinois on Sunday into Monday. […]
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Lake County sheriff urges residents to report suspicious activity in wake of deadly New Orleans terror attack
The Lake County sheriff says the community plays a vital role and should work together to report suspicious activity in the wake of a deadly terror attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day. Lake County Sheriff John D. Idleburg issued a public message to the Lake County community on Wednesday evening. “The heartbreaking tragedy […]
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Brief snow showers result in snow-covered roads, crashes in parts of Lake County
Scattered snow showers on New Year’s Day resulted in snow-covered roads in parts of Lake County and the Chicagoland area, forecasters said. The National Weather Service (NWS) said scattered snow showers would affect the Chicago metro area Wednesday morning. The snow is mainly affecting Chicago and the northern suburbs, including Lake County. The NWS said […]
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McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office to begin using artificial intelligence to help build cases
The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office said they are rolling out new software to use in the office that will help centralize records and feature artificial intelligence to help with case building. The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announced it will be using the cloud-based software NICE Justice to receive, interact, manage and share digital […]
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Illinois disbursing grant money for school districts in Lake, McHenry counties to purchase electric buses
Several school districts in Lake and McHenry counties are purchasing electric school buses after the state announced it is distributing grant funds to replace gas-fueled buses. The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced it was awarded a $19.9 million grant from the Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles Grant Program, a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) initiative […]
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Health officials say flu, RSV circulating in McHenry County at high levels of transmission
Health officials are warning the public about a significant rise in respiratory illness, including the flu and RSV, across McHenry County which has spiked emergency room visits. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) said Friday that it has observed a significant rise in respiratory illness activity across the county, with both influenza and respiratory […]
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Libertyville police officer wins award from MADD for work in arresting intoxicated motorists
A Libertyville police officer has received a Heroes Award from the MADD organization for his “unwavering dedication” to arresting intoxicated drivers. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) recognizes law enforcement officers each year who demonstrate exceptional dedication to its mission. Their mission involves eliminating drugged and drunk driving, preventing underage drinking and supporting victims and survivors […]
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Health officials say increase in stomach flu outbreaks reported across McHenry County
Health officials are warning residents about an increase in outbreaks of the stomach flu in McHenry County, particularly at schools and long-term care facilities. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) said they have received reports of an increase in outbreaks of acute gastrointestinal enteritis (AGE), also known as the stomach flu, particularly in school […]
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Extensive police search conducted after suspects flee on foot from stolen car in Lake Bluff
Police conducted an extensive search after two suspects ran on foot from a stolen car in Lake Bluff early Tuesday morning, prompting an alert to residents. The Lake Bluff Police Department said around 4 a.m. Tuesday there was a presence of Lake Bluff and Lake Forest police officers near Bluff Road. Officers were searching for […]