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Lake, McHenry counties now at ‘high community level’ for COVID-19, CDC says

State health officials are now recommending masks in public indoor spaces for Lake and McHenry counties after the CDC upgraded the two counties to “high community level” for COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rated 15 Illinois counties, including Lake and McHenry, as having a high COVID-19 community level on Thursday. The […]

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2 Chicago women charged with robbing Ulta Beauty store in Mundelein, stealing perfume

Two Chicago women have been charged with robbing an Ulta Beauty store in Mundelein and stealing thousands of dollars in products, prosecutors said. Keyazjhia Banks, 21, of the 4100 block of South Prairie Avenue in Chicago, was charged with robbery, burglary and retail theft over $300. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Caitlin Valiulis said during […]

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Sheriff reminds parents about teaching of ‘stranger danger’ after child abduction report in Volo

The sheriff’s office said they urge parents to remind their kids about “stranger danger” after a stranger in Volo drove a child to school, prompting the child’s parents to think their son was abducted. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said in a social media post that parents should have the stranger danger conversation with their […]