The National Weather Service has issued an ice storm warning for McHenry County and a winter weather advisory for Lake County as a wintry mix moves into the area. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the ice storm warning in effect for 6 a.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday. The warning covers McHenry, Boone and […]
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Weather service warns of possible ice storm on Wednesday in Lake, McHenry counties
The National Weather Service says there is potential for an ice storm on Wednesday that could cause hazardous travel conditions in Lake and McHenry counties. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a hazardous weather outlook on Monday for portions of north-central and northeast Illinois. The outlook includes Lake County and McHenry County. A large storm […]
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Lake, McHenry counties upgraded to winter storm warning in anticipation of up to 7 inches of snow
The National Weather Service has upgraded Lake and McHenry counties to a winter storm warning in anticipation of up to seven inches of snow and high winds beginning overnight. The National Weather Service (NWS) initially issued a winter storm watch Tuesday afternoon. The watch included McHenry, Boone, Ogle and Winnebago counties. The watch was extended […]
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NWS issues winter storm watch for both Lake, McHenry counties; snowfall over 6 inches possible
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for both Lake and McHenry counties and said snowfall in excess of six inches is possible beginning later today into Thursday. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the watch Tuesday afternoon. The watch initially included McHenry, Boone, Ogle and Winnebago counties. The watch was extended […]
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NWS issues winter storm watch for McHenry County, snowfall over 6 inches possible
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for McHenry County and said snowfall in excess of six inches is possible on Wednesday and Thursday. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued the watch Tuesday afternoon. The watch, which goes into effect late Wednesday evening, includes McHenry, Boone, Ogle and Winnebago counties. The recent […]
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Wauconda Police Department hires former Chicago police officer who was suspended, charged for allegedly threatening man with gun magazine in off-duty fight
A former Chicago police officer, who was suspended after he allegedly threatened another man with a firearm magazine while drunk and off-duty at a Milwaukee bar, was hired by the Wauconda Police Department in September. Chicago Police Officer Robert Pet was off-duty and traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he had dinner on December 16, 2018, […]
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Man charged with stealing Christmas presents from Crystal Lake church in Crystal Lake
A Chicago man who is being held on numerous charges, including burglary and identity theft, is now charged with stealing presents from a church in Crystal Lake before Christmas. George J. Ashetzie, 66, of Chicago, has been held in the McHenry County Jail since December 11. Ashetzie was initially charged with fraudulent use of a […]
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Lake and McHenry counties see highest snowfall in Chicago area; 8 inches reported in Woodstock
The National Weather Service has released snowfall totals following Saturday’s winter storm and said Lake and McHenry counties saw the most snow out of the Chicago area. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter weather warning for Lake and McHenry counties Saturday afternoon. The alert said accumulating snow and hazardous travel were expected for […]
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Funeral held for firefighter from Crystal Lake who died following battle with terminal cancer
A funeral was held Saturday for a 34-year-old firefighter and Crystal Lake resident who died last weekend following a battle with terminal cancer. The Itasca Fire Protection District said firefighter Frank Nunez died last Sunday after a “long and courageous battle with cancer.” The fire department asked surrounding fire departments to join in paying respects […]