Over a dozen specialized fire department rescue technicians responded to remove a bariatric man, who was experiencing a medical emergency, through the second story of a Round Lake Beach home Saturday afternoon. The Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District responded around 1:40 p.m. Saturday to the 0-100 block of East Hawthorne Drive in Round Lake […]
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Coroner identifies man who died after crashing into ditch, being found unresponsive near Harvard
The coroner’s office has identified a 58-year-old man who died after he was believed to have suffered a medical emergency and crashed his pickup truck near Harvard Wednesday. The Harvard Fire Protection District and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 7:50 a.m. Wednesday to the area of Route 173 and Reese Road in unincorporated Harvard […]
Man in his 50s dies after crashing into ditch, being found unresponsive near Harvard
A man in his 50s died after he was believed to have suffered a medical emergency and crashed his pickup truck into a ditch along Route 173 near Harvard Wednesday morning. The Harvard Fire Protection District and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 7:50 a.m. Wednesday to the area of Route 173 and Reese Road […]
City council awards young boy for helping save his mother’s life during medical emergency in Zion
A 10-year-old boy was awarded by the city council after officials say he helped save his mother’s life by calling 911 when he found her unresponsive in Zion. Jace Rose, 10, of Zion, jumped into action to help save his mother’s life on January 18. The boy discovered his mother was not waking up. He […]
Coroner identifies worker who died after firefighters rescued him from roof of theater in Antioch
The coroner’s office has identified a 59-year-old contractor who died after he suffered a medical emergency and had to be rescued from the roof of a theater in downtown Antioch. A preliminary autopsy showed that Daniel Ruckoldt, 59, of Salem, Wisconsin, likely died from a cardiac issue, according to the Lake County Coroner’s Office. The […]
Worker found unresponsive dies after firefighters rescue him from roof of theater in Antioch
A contractor died after he was found unresponsive on the roof of a theater and had to be rescued by firefighters in Antioch Thursday morning, authorities said. The Antioch Police Department and Antioch Fire Department responded around 10:56 a.m. Thursday to the PM&L Theatre, 877 Main Street in Antioch. Antioch Fire Chief Jon Cokefair said […]
Driver found unresponsive after driving off Route 41, crashing into trailer in Highland Park
A driver was found unresponsive after driving off Route 41 in Highland Park and crashing into a parked trailer Saturday afternoon, authorities said. The Highland Park Fire Department and Highland Park Police Department responded around 4:20 p.m. Saturday to Route 41 and Route 22 for a vehicle crash. Highland Park Deputy Police Chief William Bonaguidi […]
Driver hospitalized after having medical emergency, crashing into Mundelein house
Officers rescued a driver from a vehicle after they had a medical emergency and crashed into a Mundelein home Thursday evening, causing a small fire. The Mundelein Police Department, Mundelein Fire Department and Countryside Fire Protection District responded around 6:05 p.m. Thursday to the 500 block of Quigley Street in Mundelein for a report of […]
Video shows bystanders performing CPR, saving man who collapsed at gym in Lake in the Hills
Editor’s Note: The below video could be considered shocking or disturbing to the viewer. Viewer discretion is advised. Officials have released video showing bystanders saving the life of a man who collapsed and went into cardiac arrest while working out at a Lake in the Hills gym in December. Lake in the Hills resident Brian […]