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First case of measles identified in Lake County resident, health officials warn public of exposure

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 […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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‘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 […]