The first case of a COVID-19 variant that originated in the United Kingdom has been identified in an infected Lake County resident, officials said on Saturday. The Lake County Health Department said the variant called B.1.1.7 was identified in a person who traveled internationally. They were in contact with a sick person before they returned […]
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State says Lake County is at ‘warning level’ for coronavirus spread
State health officials announced on Friday that Lake County is among 28 other counties at “warning level” for coronavirus risk and are urging residents to take precautions to prevent spreading the virus. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported 29 Illinois counties are now at warning level: Boone, Bureau, Clinton, Coles, Cumberland, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, […]
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Derecho causes widespread damage, leaves thousands without power in Lake, McHenry counties
A derecho left widespread storm damage across the Lake County and McHenry County area Monday afternoon, causing trees, debris and power lines to fall on cars, houses and roads. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a tornado warning around 3:50 p.m. Monday for Lake and McHenry counties as the derecho swept across the Midwest. The […]
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Suspected serial killer charged in Lake County cold case murder from 1990s
A 52-year-old Arizona man has been charged with strangling a woman to death in Lake County over 20 years ago and is suspected of killing several others in Ohio, police announced. An arrest warrant for Samuel William Legg III, 52, of Chandler, Arizona, was approved on Wednesday by a Lake County judge for two counts […]
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Health department warns of rising COVID-19 cases among younger Lake County residents
Health officials report that they are seeing an upward trend in new COVID-19 cases among teenagers and young adults in Lake County. The Lake County Health Department said that cases in residents under the age of 30 have been rising while cases in the general population have remained steady since June 25. “During our case […]
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Gov. Pritzker adds Lake County, 4 other counties to disaster proclamation amid protests, looting
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has added Lake County and four other counties to his disaster proclamation, which will aid local governments handling protesting, looting and civil unrest. Pritzker announced Wednesday afternoon that Lake, Peoria, Rock Island, Williamson and Stephenson counties were being added. His original proclamation issued on Monday included Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Will, […]
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Police prepare following social media reports of planned looting in Lake County
Police departments are warning businesses and residents to be cautious after social media posts surfaced threatening mass looting in Lake County. The Highland Park Police Department said that there are social media reports of looting expanding from Chicago into the suburbs. “Businesses and residents are advised to pay heed and take precautions. Your safety is […]
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Lake County COVID-19 cases rise to 264 with 2 deaths
The Lake County Health Department recorded 42 new cases of coronavirus on Saturday, bringing the total countywide to 264 cases with 2 dead. The Lake County Health Department also said that several people tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the North Shore Christian Quad City Revival last week in North Chicago. The event took place […]
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2 Lake County residents die after testing positive for coronavirus
Health officials and the coroner’s office announced that two Lake County residents have died this week from complications of coronavirus. Lake County Coroner Dr. Howard Cooper said that the coroner’s office was notified around 8 p.m. Tuesday of a male in his 50s who died at a local hospital. The man was tested for COVID-19 […]