A McHenry home was left uninhabitable Thursday afternoon after flames and smoke engulfed the house, causing significant damage, fire officials said. The McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 4 p.m. Thursday to the 1900 block of Lakewood Avenue in McHenry for a report of a structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find a single-story house […]
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Gov. Pritzker says Illinois now has 4 coronavirus-related deaths and 422 cases
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that there are now four coronavirus-related deaths and 422 cases of the virus in the state. The three new deaths include a Will County resident in his 50s, a Cook County resident in her 80s, and out-of-state resident in her 70s who was staying in Sangamon County. Illinois’ first […]
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2 people shot in North Chicago
Two people were wounded during a daytime shooting Tuesday in North Chicago, officials said. The North Chicago Police Department and North Chicago Fire Department responded around 4:45 p.m. Tuesday to the area of Grove Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive for a report of a shooting. North Chicago Interim Community Information Coordinator Jim Moran […]
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Patient who was treated by Highland Park paramedics tests positive for coronavirus
Three Highland Park Fire Department personnel will be in quarantine for 14 days after coming into contact with a patient who later tested positive for coronavirus. The City of Highland Park said that the three members responded on Monday to an emergency call at a home in Highland Park. They cared for a patient who […]
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128 additional coronavirus cases bring Illinois total to 288
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced 128 additional coronavirus cases — an 80% increase — on Wednesday, bringing the state’s total number to 288 infected and one death. The Illinois Department of Public Health said that the majority of the 288 cases include 178 cases in Cook County, 45 in DuPage County, 18 in Lake County, […]
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3 charged with murder, robbery of man at Three Oaks Recreation in Crystal Lake
Three homeless men have been charged with first-degree murder and robbery after a 51-year-old man who was found dead floating in the water at Three Oaks Recreation Area in Crystal Lake. William P. Linke, 50, Michael M. Miller, 33, and Devin J. Peterson, 23, were all charged with first-degree murder, robbery, aggravated battery, concealment of […]
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Governor Pritzker activates Illinois National Guard to assist with coronavirus response
Governor J.B. Pritzker has activated the Illinois National Guard to assist with the COVID-19 outbreak, which has left 1 dead and at least 160 infected in Illinois. Approximately 60 Illinois National Guard service members will be assisting. The members include 43 Airmen from the Peoria-based 182nd Airlift Wing’s Medical Group and 17 planners and liaison […]
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Several subjects in custody after man found dead at Three Oaks Recreation in Crystal Lake
Police said several people are in custody after a 51-year-old man was found dead floating in the water at Three Oaks Recreation Area in Crystal Lake. The Crystal Lake Police Department responded around 2:59 p.m. Tuesday to the 6100 block of Northwest Highway after receiving an open line 911 call. Crystal Lake Deputy Police Chief […]
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Illinois Attorney General vows to take action on price gouging related to coronavirus
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is warning businesses and stores to maintain fair prices amid the coronavirus outbreak after dozens of price gouging reports. Raoul’s office will take action to stop unfair pricing on items that are “crucial to stopping the spread of the coronavirus outbreak,” according to a statement released on Tuesday. The office […]