The first case of measles has been identified in a Lake County resident and officials are warning people who were exposed at a hospital in Libertyville and a restaurant in Lake Zurich. The Lake County Health Department announced Saturday afternoon that they had identified the first recent case of measles in a Lake County resident. […]
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‘So grateful for the community’s support’: Lake County Sheriff’s K-9 Dax continuing to improve physically after injury
Authorities anticipate being able to share more information about Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax next week as he continues to improve physically and is “so grateful” for the community’s support. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said Saturday morning that Dax continues to improve physically and he “has been so grateful for the community’s support!” “He’s […]
Grand jury indicts 2 gunmen with murdering 2 ‘random and innocent’ victims in Waukegan
A grand jury has indicted two gunmen who prosecutors say opened fire, killing a man and a woman, described as “random and innocent victims,” as they walked down the sidewalk in Waukegan. Ishawn Z. Pitts, 19, of North Chicago, was initially charged with two counts of first-degree murder and Tylo Eddins, 18, of Killeen, Texas, was […]
McHenry, Lake counties see highest snowfall out of Chicago area with 7 inches reported
Parts of McHenry and Lake counties reported seeing 7 inches of snowfall on Friday, the highest in the Chicagoland area. Bull Valley, which is near Woodstock, saw the most snowfall in the Chicago metropolitan area at 7.2 inches, according to National Weather Service (NWS) snowfall reports. Around 5 inches of snow was reported in Harvard, […]
Numerous crashes reported amid winter storm warning as more than 6 inches of snow expected in McHenry County
Dozens of crashes, including one where a car drove into a creek, have been reported across Lake and McHenry counties Friday morning as winter storm warnings and advisories remain in effect. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter weather advisory Thursday for Lake, McHenry, Winnebago and Boone counties. The advisory for the counties went […]
Winter weather advisory issued for Lake County ahead of snow accumulation
A winter weather advisory has now been issued for Lake County, in addition to McHenry County, ahead of the potential for several inches of snow on Friday. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter weather advisory early Thursday morning for McHenry, Winnebago and Boone counties. The NWS updated the advisory to include Lake County […]
Over 3,600 fentanyl pills, other drugs recovered after detectives arrest alleged drug dealer from Waukegan
Detectives recovered over 3,600 fentanyl pills from a Waukegan drug dealer who was allegedly selling the pills, along with methamphetamine and cocaine, out of his home. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Group (SIG) concluded an investigation that led to the arrest of Terrance D. Hill, 35, of Waukegan. Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy […]
‘No regard for human life’: Police release new details in Waukegan carjacking of mother, police pursuit through Lake County
Police say armed suspects who carjacked a mother and her son at gunpoint in Waukegan before leading officers on a high-speed chase committed a “horrific crime” with “no regard for human life.” Elijah Monette, 20, of Zion, was charged with two counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking, possession of a machine gun, possession of a stolen […]
2 men charged with attempted murder for allegedly opening fire on vehicle on Route 53 near Long Grove
Two Buffalo Grove men have been charged with attempted murder after they allegedly opened fire on an occupied car on Route 53 near Long Grove, state police said. The Illinois State Police (ISP) responded around 5:35 p.m. on January 17 to the area of Route 53 and Lake Cook Road, which is located on the […]