There was a large brush fire today in Round Lake Beach at Rollins Rd & Goldenrod Terrace. It occurred today at around 3:00 PM and was extinguished at around 4:30 PM. Unconfirmed reports that this was possibly an arson fire. It damaged siding on townhomes near the brush fire. Five acres out of the twenty acres […]
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in accident in Highland Park
The Highland Park Fire Department was dispatched at around 6:57 PM tonight to a report of a motorcycle vs car at Walker Ave & Fort Sheridan Ave in Highland Park. Dispatch advised that CPR was being performed by bystanders that were on the scene. Squad 34 and Ambulance 34 were initially dispatched. Once on scene, the […]
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Working Structure Fire at NRG Energy Plant in Waukegan
The Waukegan Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a structure fire at 4:48 P.M. today at NRG Energy Plant, 401 East Greenwood Ave in Waukegan. Truck 4, Engine 3, Rescue 4, Engine 1, Squad 1 & Battalion 1 were dispatched. Dispatch advised it was called in by NRG Energy Plant themselves and said smoke […]
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Update: Teen Fatally Shot by Zion Police Officer
The Zion Police Department was involved in a fatal officer involved shooting this afternoon at around 2:00 p.m. at Galilee Ave & 24th St. The Zion Fire Department was requested to transport one person who was shot during the shooting. They transported to Vista East Hospital in Waukegan where the subject who was shot later died. […]
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1 Person Shot in Police Involved Shooting in Zion
Zion Police Department was involved in an officer involved shooting this afternoon at around 2:00 p.m. at Galilee Ave & 24th St. The Zion Fire Department was requested to transport one person who was shot during the shooting. They transported to one of the Vista Hospitals. The cause of what led up to it is […]
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Man Accidentally Shoots Himself at Gun Range in McHenry
The McHenry Township Fire Protection District was dispatched at 4:32 P.M. today to a report of a man who had accidentally shot himself. The incident occurred at the Alpha Gun Range in McHenry at 5002 West Elm St. Once the fire department had arrived at the scene, they determined that Flight For Life was needed. […]
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Update: Police Car Involved Accident With Injuries in Riverwoods
The Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Department responded for a report of an accident with injuries at Inverarry Lane and Milwaukee Ave in Riverwoods at about 2:40 PM today. Further information that was given by dispatch, they advised it was a Corvette vs. a Riverwoods Police Car. The road was shutdown in both directions and more police squads […]
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School Bus Rollover With Injuries in Lindenhurst
The Lake Villa Fire Department was dispatched for a report of a school bus accident with injuries near 1200 East Grand Ave in Lindenhurst at around 3:35 P.M. today. Upon arrival of Ambulance 242 and Battalion 24, they reported a rolled over school bus. It was unknown if there was anyone trapped inside the bus, […]
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Third Armed Robbery in Less Than Two Days Hits Woodstock
For the third time this weekend in Woodstock, an armed robbery has happened. The latest one was tonight at around 8:00 P.M, Sunday night. Woodstock Police Department are investigating and so far there are no suspects in custody. The first armed robbery occurred on Saturday at the Shell Gas Station, 315 North Madison Street in […]