Health officials announced the death of a second McHenry County resident with coronavirus as the county’s first case in a long-term care facility has been confirmed. The Illinois Department of Public Health announced 13 new coronavirus-related deaths on Saturday, including a McHenry County man in his 50s. The McHenry County Coroner’s Office has not released […]
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Man dies after crashing car into guardrail in Antioch
A 58-year-old Harvard man died after suffering a medical emergency, causing him to crash his SUV into a guardrail in Antioch on Tuesday. The Antioch Police Department and Antioch Fire Department responded around 10:07 p.m. Tuesday to the 1000 block of West Route 173 for a report of a single-vehicle crash with injuries. Antioch Police […]
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First-ever death of an infant with coronavirus reported in Illinois
Governor Pritzker announced a Chicago infant with coronavirus is the first in the U.S. to die after contracting the virus as Illinois cases reach nearly 3,500 with 47 deaths. “There has never before been a death associated with COVID-19 in an infant. A full investigation is underway to determine the cause of death,” said Illinois […]
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Police locate missing 22-year-old man from Newport Township
Police have located a 22-year-old man who left his home in Newport Township without his wallet or cellphone. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said they were seeking the community’s assistance in locating Jamal J. Nash, 22, who was last seen leaving his residence at approximately 2 p.m. Friday. Nash was driving a black Ford Edge […]
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Illinois coronavirus cases surpass 3,000, including 34 deaths
Governor Pritzker announced increased SNAP benefits and additional support for homeless people as coronavirus cases in Illinois surpassed 3,000 with 34 deaths on Friday. The Illinois Department of Public Health said that there were 488 new cases and eight new virus-related deaths, bringing the state’s total to 3,026 cases and 34 deaths. Approximately 86% of […]
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2 Lake County residents die after testing positive for coronavirus
Health officials and the coroner’s office announced that two Lake County residents have died this week from complications of coronavirus. Lake County Coroner Dr. Howard Cooper said that the coroner’s office was notified around 8 p.m. Tuesday of a male in his 50s who died at a local hospital. The man was tested for COVID-19 […]
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Lake Bluff firefighters celebrate residents’ birthdays during stay-at-home order
Firefighters are helping celebrate the birthdays of Lake Bluff residents young and old amid the governor’s stay-at-home order. “If it’s your birthday the Lake Bluff Volunteer Firefighters want to brighten your day during the “Stay At Home” order by riding by your home with lights and sirens in honor of your birthday!” the Lake Bluff […]
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Trump approves IL disaster declaration; coronavirus cases increase by 673 in a day
President Trump has approved a disaster declaration for Illinois as the number of coronavirus cases rise to 2,538 and 26 deaths as of Thursday. Trump declared that a major disaster exists in Illinois and ordered federal assistance to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by COVID-19, the White House said. Illinois […]
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Crystal Lake man charged with sexually assaulting a child
A 33-year-old Crystal Lake man was arrested on Tuesday and charged with sexually assaulting a child, sheriff’s officials said. Jonathan Gomes, 33, of Crystal Lake, was charged with three counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child. A concerned parent made a police report with the Huntley Police Department on Thursday, according to the […]