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1 victim critically injured, flown to hospital after crash with SUV and semi-truck on I-90 near Marengo

A person was left critically injured and had to be flown to the hospital after a crash involving an SUV and a semi-truck on Interstate 90 near Marengo Saturday morning. The Hampshire Fire Protection District and Illinois State Police responded around 6:59 a.m. Saturday to westbound Interstate 90 near the 39.5 mile marker near Marengo […]

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Lake County sheriff’s canine bites suspect fleeing after allegedly committing tavern burglary near Grayslake

A Lake County sheriff’s canine bit a suspect who was fleeing from deputies after allegedly burglarizing a tavern near Grayslake Friday morning. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 3:45 a.m. Friday to a bar in the 34000 block of Route 45 in unincorporated Grayslake for a burglar alarm. Sheriff’s deputies arrived and found the […]

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2 men charged with selling fentanyl-laced cocaine to undercover informant in McHenry County

Two men from Cook County were arrested after they allegedly sold fentanyl-laced cocaine to an undercover informant in McHenry County. Ivan E. Ruiz, 36, of Cicero, and Jorge Barajas, 43, of Chicago Ridge, were charged with two counts of manufacturing or delivery of cocaine, two counts of manufacturing or delivery of fentanyl, two counts of […]

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Ravinia Festival in Highland Park announces $75 million renovation of its venues, 36-acre park

Ravinia, North America’s longest-running outdoor music festival, has announced a $75 million multi-year renovation of its 36-acre park and venues in Highland Park. The organization said beloved, iconic features of Ravinia — from the early-20th-century Prairie School architecture to the manicured lawn — will be “meticulously preserved for future generations” while a comprehensive upgrade is […]

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Prosecutors say charged school employee also sexually abused 2nd student while at Gages Lake school

A judge denied pre-trial release to a Gages Lake school employee accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student as prosecutors say a second child has come forward saying he was sexually abused by her at school. Sandra J. Pardo, 38, of Grayslake, was initially charged last week with three counts of aggravated battery, […]