Police officers and other volunteers helped on Sunday to deliver over 13,000 presents to children of struggling families in McHenry County. Members of the McHenry Police Department and their family members delivered presents on behalf of the McHenry Area Rotary Club Secret Santa Program Sunday morning. “The Secret Santa program helps struggling families by providing […]
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Arrest warrant issued for 2nd man wanted for firing shots into house in Harvard
An arrest warrant has been issued for a second man wanted for firing multiple shots into a home in Harvard last month. Andrew Calderon IV, 30, of the 300 block of Marengo Road in Harvard, was charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and unlawful possession of firearm ammunition by a felon. A warrant was […]
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‘A long journey ahead’: Fundraiser started for Round Lake Beach father struck by vehicle near Grayslake
A Round Lake Beach man, who is a father of two kids, is expected to survive after he was hit by a car near Grayslake but is facing a “long journey ahead,” his family said. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District responded around 10:30 p.m. Friday to the area […]
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Funeral arrangements set for Lake County firefighter who died at age 49 following cancer battle
Funeral arrangements are set to take place this coming week for a North Chicago firefighter who died at the age of 49 following a battle with cancer. Keith Peacy, 49, died on Monday, according to the North Chicago Fire Department. Peacy fought a “long courageous battle” against colon cancer with his family and loved ones […]
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Coroner IDs Waukegan man who died after single-vehicle crash near Six Flags in Gurnee
Authorities have identified a 68-year-old Waukegan man who died Friday after he crashed his car into a light pole near the entrance of Six Flags Great America in Gurnee. An autopsy showed that Alfonso Dockery Jr., 68, of Waukegan, died from blunt force injuries as a result of a crash, according to Lake County Coroner […]
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2 convicted murders set to be released after Lake County State’s Office reduces their charges
Two men twice convicted of murdering a woman in North Chicago are set to be released after the state’s attorney’s office allowed them to plead guilty to burglary and dropped their murder charges. A spokesperson for the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office said the plea deals were reached Thursday following “extensive plea negotiations with the […]
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Man in critical condition after being hit by car while at scene of minor vehicle crash near Grayslake
Authorities say a Round Lake Beach man is in critical condition after he was struck by a car while at the scene of a minor vehicle crash near Grayslake Friday evening. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District responded around 10:30 p.m. Friday to the area of Route 60 and […]
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Northwestern Medicine says they will end maternity services at McHenry hospital next week
Northwestern Medicine announced their McHenry hospital will eliminate labor and delivery services starting this coming Tuesday after a state board approved the change earlier this week. The ​​​​​Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board met on Tuesday and voted 7-1 to allow the Northwestern Medicine Hospital in McHenry to close their obstetrics and gynecology department. […]
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CDC recommends ‘test to stay’ strategy as an option for children following study with 90 schools in Lake County
The CDC has issued new guidance nationwide recommending the “test to stay” strategy to keep children in the classroom instead of quarantining following a case study involving 90 schools in Lake County. In August, the Lake County Health Department introduced a “test to stay” strategy, where unvaccinated students can stay in school after school-related COVID-19 […]