Forecasters are warning of a serious threat for EF-2+ tornadoes in Lake and McHenry counties Thursday after additional thunderstorms knocked down power lines and trees across the area, causing power outages Wednesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) said a strong storm system will bring a threat for two or more rounds of severe weather on […]
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2 transported to hospital head-on crash in construction zone shuts down Route 47 near Woodstock
Two drivers were hospitalized after a head-on crash in a construction zone that completely shut down Route 47 near Woodstock Wednesday afternoon, fire officials said. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 12:35 p.m. Wednesday to the area of Route 47 and Route 176 for a report of a vehicle crash […]
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Health department warns after mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in McHenry County for first time in 2026
Health officials said Wednesday they are warning the public after a batch of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus for the first time this year in McHenry County. A mosquito “pool,” also known as a batch of mosquitoes, was sampled on Friday in Fox River Grove and later tested positive for West Nile virus. […]
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Severe weather moving through Lake and McHenry counties, knocking down trees and power lines
Forecasters have issued severe thunderstorm watches and warnings for Lake and McHenry counties as strong thunderstorms with damaging winds move through the area Wednesday afternoon. The National Weather Service (NWS) on Wednesday afternoon issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 10 p.m. Wednesday. The watch included Lake, McHenry, Will, Kane, Cook, DuPage, Kendall and […]
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Driver injured after semi-tractor-trailer truck crashes into median, rolls over and spills garbage on I-94 near Libertyville
A driver was hospitalized after a semi-tractor-trailer truck crashed into the median and rolled over, spilling garbage onto Interstate 94 near Libertyville, state police said. The Libertyville Fire Department, Lake Forest Fire Department, Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Illinois State Police responded around 12:50 p.m. on June 3 to Interstate 94 at milepost 13 in […]
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Semi-tractor-trailer truck rolls over and spills over 2,500 gallons of paint on Route 53 in Long Grove
A semi-tractor-trailer truck rolled over and spilled over 2,500 gallons of paint, causing Route 53 in Long Grove to be shut down for approximately five hours, authorities said. The Long Grove Fire Protection District and Illinois State Police responded around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday to Route 53 and Lake Cook Road in Long Grove for a […]
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2 hospitalized after being ejected from motorcycle during crash in Algonquin caused by driver with numb hand
Two people were ejected from a motorcycle and hospitalized after the driver said he experienced a numb hand from a tattoo, causing him to crash in Algonquin, police said. The Algonquin Police Department, Cary Fire Protection District, Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department and Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District responded around 4:30 p.m. on […]
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Woman injured after striking head on bridge while standing on boat traveling in Chain O’ Lakes near Antioch
A woman was injured after hitting her head on a bridge while standing on a boat that was traveling on the Chain O’ Lakes near Antioch, initially prompting a water rescue response Saturday evening. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Antioch Fire Department responded around 6:30 p.m. Saturday to the area of Captain’s Quarters, 38283 […]
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Suspect armed with knife allegedly attacks, robs Dollar General employee who was riding on scooter in Waukegan
A suspect who was armed with a knife and brass knuckles attacked and robbed a Dollar General employee who was riding on a scooter near his work in Waukegan, prosecutors said. The Waukegan Police Department responded around 9:30 p.m. on April 26 to the intersection of North Lewis Avenue and Golf Road near a Citgo […]