A student football player was flown to the hospital after suffering a traumatic injury during a game at Harvard High School Monday morning, authorities said. The Harvard Fire Protection District responded around 11:10 a.m. Monday to Harvard High School, 1103 North Jefferson Street, for an unconscious person call. Harvard Fire Protection District Communication Specialist Alex […]
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Lake County man flown to hospital with critical injuries after over 80-foot fall at Starved Rock State Park
A Lake County man is in critical condition after he fell over 80 feet and had to be rescued while at Starved Rock State Park over the weekend, officials said. The incident happened around 2:25 p.m. Saturday at the Hennepin Canyon Overlook in Starved Rock State Park, which is in LaSalle County approximately 80 miles […]
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Fire engulfs garage, destroying antique car and leaving 2 homes damaged in Highland Park
An antique car was a total loss after a garage became engulfed in flames, causing damage to two homes in Highland Park, fire officials said. The Highland Park Fire Department responded around 9 p.m. Thursday to the 500 block of Ridge Road in Highland Park for a report of a structure fire. Fire crews spotted […]
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Woman charged with stabbing husband, causing serious injury during altercation in Waukegan
Prosecutors say a 35-year-old woman stabbed her husband, causing him great bodily harm, in Waukegan after claiming that the man cheated on her. Lula Armanov, 35, of Waukegan, was charged with aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and domestic battery causing bodily harm. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Dino […]
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Firefighters battle 2 house fires within 24 hours, 1 of which left home uninhabitable in Huntley
Firefighters battled two separate house fires in 24 hours, including one that left displaced five residents, in Huntley this weekend, fire officials said. The Huntley Fire Protection District responded around 6:40 p.m. Friday to the 10500 block of Haverhill Lane in Huntley for a report of a structure fire. Fire crews arrived and found heavy […]
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Searches resume for 43-year-old man who went missing while boating on Lake Michigan near Lake Forest
Search efforts resumed Monday for a 43-year-old man who went missing on Lake Michigan near Lake Forest before his boat was found overturned Sunday afternoon. The Lake Forest Fire Department and Lake Forest Police Department responded around 2:45 p.m. Sunday to the Lake Forest Harbor boat ramp, 601 Forest Park Road, for a report of […]
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Hours-long search efforts unsuccessful after sailor goes missing, boat found overturned in Lake Michigan near Lake Forest
Search efforts are winding down for the day after a sailor went missing on Lake Michigan near Lake Forest and his boat was found overturned Sunday afternoon. The Lake Forest Fire Department and Lake Forest Police Department responded around 2:45 p.m. Sunday to the Lake Forest Harbor Boat Ramp, 601 Forest Park Road, for a […]
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Search underway for sailor who went missing, boat found overturned on Lake Michigan near Lake Forest
An active search is underway for a sailor who went missing on Lake Michigan near Lake Forest and his boat was later found overturned Sunday afternoon. The Lake Forest Fire Department and Lake Forest Police Department responded around 2:45 p.m. Sunday to the Lake Forest Harbor, 551 Lake Road, for a report of a water […]
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Man charged with stealing boat near Antioch offers to return stolen property if judge releases him
An Antioch man arrested for stealing a boat near Antioch and trying to sell parts of it told a judge he would return the victim’s boat to him if the judge released him from custody, which the judge refused. A man reported on October 1 the theft of his 1995 Regal Valanti boat from a […]