Four people, including two juveniles, were shot overnight in North Chicago during multiple shootings in the span of a few hours, officials said. The North Chicago Police Department responded around 10 p.m. Saturday to 1400 block of Greenfield Avenue for a report of a shooting. City of North Chicago Community Information Coordinator Jim Moran said […]
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NRG to close two coal-fired power plants in Illinois, including in Waukegan
NRG Energy is closing two of its coal-fired power plants in Illinois, including one in Waukegan that residents have protested in favor of its closure for years due to health concerns. The company cited low market prices and their transition away from coal as the reason for the closures. “Closing these plants was a difficult, […]
Pedestrian in critical condition after being struck by car in Wauconda Township
Police say a man exited his car and walked into traffic on Route 120 near Wauconda before being struck by a vehicle and critically injured late Saturday evening. The Wauconda Fire District and Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 11:45 p.m. Saturday to Route 120 west of Fisher Road in unincorporated Wauconda for a report […]
Sheriff’s office says no evidence that female employees were asked to remove blouses at Lake County Courthouse
The sheriff’s office said they have not found any instances where female employees at the Lake County Courthouse were asked to remove their blouses at a security checkpoint. A CBS 2 report prompted the investigation after multiple female employees who work at the courthouse claimed a security contractor asked them to remove their button-down blouses […]
Construction begins on new Mercyhealth hospital in Crystal Lake
Construction has started on a $105 million Mercyhealth hospital in Crystal Lake that will include a 24/7 emergency room, the company announced. Mercyhealth hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking on Wednesday for its new multi-specialty clinic and hospital, which will be located near Route 31 and Three Oaks Road in Crystal Lake. The $105 million facility will […]
Crystal Lake man accused of grooming child, getting her to send him pornographic photos
A Crystal Lake man was arrested for grooming and soliciting a child in order to get her to send him sexually explicit images, court documents said. Alexander S. Leiras, 32, of the 100 block of Pine Court Court in Crystal Lake, was arrested on Wednesday afternoon by the Crystal Lake Police Department. Court records show […]
Battery suspect jumps out window during attempt to flee police in Highland Park
A man wanted on an arrest warrant and for battering a person tried fleeing police officers in Highland Park by jumping out a second-story window, authorities said. The Highland Park Police Department responded around 9:40 p.m. Tuesday to the 900 block of Deerfield Road for a report of a physical dispute. Andres C. Lopez, 22, […]
Rabid bat found inside young child’s bedroom in Johnsburg, health officials say
The McHenry County Department of Health said that a bat found in a young child’s bedroom at a Johnsburg home has tested positive for rabies. The bat was located in the child’s bedroom on Wednesday, the health department said in a statement. The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) said they contacted the family and the […]
Wonder Lake woman dies after driver runs red light, causes crash in McHenry
A Wonder Lake woman has died following a Thursday crash in McHenry that was caused by a 19-year-old driver running a red light, police said. The McHenry Police Department and McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 4:05 p.m. Thursday to the intersection of Route 120 and Curran Road for a report of a two-vehicle […]