State police say a large portion of Interstate 94 in Deerfield and Northbrook was completely shut down Thursday afternoon following a crash that caused live wires to hang across the tollway. Illinois State Police Troop 3 said they are conducting traffic control on Interstate 94 just east of the Interstate 294 spur. A large light […]
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‘Haven’t seen snow like this in years’: 15 inches of snow reported in Winthrop Harbor after intense snowfall in eastern Lake County
Winthrop Harbor recorded 15 inches of snow, which officials say they “haven’t seen snow like this in years,” after intense lake effect snow hit eastern Lake County Sunday into Monday. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter storm warning for Lake County early Sunday afternoon that went into effect at 9 p.m. Sunday and […]
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Lake County upgraded to winter storm warning as NWS warns of possibility of nearly foot of snow
The National Weather Service has upgraded Lake County to a winter storm warning as they warn that parts of the county could see nearly a foot of snow Sunday into Monday. The National Weather Service (NWS) initially issued a winter storm watch for Lake County early Sunday morning, in effect from Sunday evening into Monday. […]
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NWS warns of ‘in excess’ of 12 inches of snow possible for Lake County as winter storm advisories issued in Chicago area
The National Weather Service says some parts of Lake County could see in excess of 12 inches of lake effect snow Sunday into Monday as winter storm advisories have been issued in the Chicago area. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter storm watch for Lake County in effect on Sunday evening into Monday. […]
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First snow of season in Chicago area could result in ‘intense snow rates’ Sunday into Monday
The first snow of the season in the Chicagoland area could lead to “intense snow rates” depending on lake effect snow on Sunday into Monday, the weather service said. The National Weather Service (NWS) said rain will spread across the northern Illinois and Indiana area from west to east on Saturday afternoon. It will transition […]
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Animal control seeks help in locating owner of two goats found wandering near Marengo
Animal control is seeking help in locating the owner of two goats that were found wandering near Marengo as officials also search for the owners of several found horses in McHenry County. The McHenry County Department of Health said Friday that goats were found in Coral Township outside of Marengo. The two stray goats were picked […]
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Entire city of Lake Forest under boil order after major water main break disrupts service
The entire City of Lake Forest remains under a boil order on Saturday for a second day after a significant water main break disrupted water service Friday afternoon. The City of Lake Forest said in an alert around 4 p.m. Friday that a significant water main break occurred. The city issued a citywide boil order […]
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Lake County Sheriff K-9 Dax recognized at Illinois canine memorial where law enforcement, community gathered
Law enforcement and community members gathered on Friday and recognized Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax, who died last year following a duty injury, at a canine memorial in Gages Lake. An annual ceremony was held on Friday at the Northern Illinois Police K9 Memorial. Law enforcement and community members gathered to honor the brave canines […]
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Police give all-clear after bomb scare turns out to be battery pack outside church in Antioch
A report of a possible bomb outside of a church in Antioch prompted a police response but turned out to be a battery pack Thursday evening, authorities said. The Antioch Police Department responded around 5:30 p.m. Thursday to Our Lady of the Lakes St. Peter Catholic Church, 557 Lake Street in Antioch, for a suspicious […]