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Fire investigators announce cause of fire that engulfed home, killing 3 family members in Zion

Fire investigators determined that discarded smoking materials likely caused a fire that engulfed a house in Zion, killing three family members who were inside last week. The Zion Police Department and Zion Fire and Rescue Department responded at 11:54 p.m. on October 29 to the 2900 block of Enoch Avenue in Zion for multiple 911 […]

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Police investigating after Highland Park student reports ‘threatening,’ ‘concerning’ social media posts

Police were investigating after a student of Highland Park High School reported an individual who posted a photo of a replica gun and made concerning statements on social media. The City of Highland Park said they were notified Tuesday morning of concerning and recent social media posts from an individual. A Highland Park High School […]

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‘Will never be forgotten’: Round Lake Beach Police Department mourns death of longtime police officer

The Round Lake Beach Police Department announced that a police commander, who served over 21 years with the department, suddenly died on Sunday while off-duty. The Round Lake Beach Police Department said Commander Christopher Cordes died suddenly at his home Sunday afternoon. “His commitment and dedication to this community will never be forgotten. Please keep […]

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1 transported to hospital after acid leak inside manufacturing plant in Wauconda prompts HazMat response

Authorities say one person was transported to the hospital after an acid leak prompted a hazardous materials response at a manufacturing plant in Wauconda Tuesday morning. The Wauconda Fire District and Wauconda Police Department responded around 10:43 a.m. Tuesday to Synergy Flavors, 1500 Synergy Drive in Wauconda, for a report of a hazardous materials leak. […]