A tanker truck struck a railroad bridge, causing the truck to immediately stop and shift left, resulting in a three-vehicle crash that shut down Route 45 near Libertyville. The Grayslake Fire Protection District, Libertyville Fire Department and Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 1:15 p.m. Wednesday to Route 45 and Route 137 in unincorporated Libertyville […]
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Suspect in custody after allegedly calling 911, reporting bomb on Metra train in Highland Park
A man was arrested after prosecutors say he called 911 while on a Metra train near Highland Park to falsely report a bomb on the train, which prompted an evacuation. Daniel C. Borowski, 67, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, was charged with two counts of giving a false bomb threat, false alarm to 911 and obstructing a […]
Coroner identifies Round Lake Beach resident killed after being struck by Metra train in Grayslake
The coroner’s office has identified a 24-year-old from Round Lake Beach who died after being struck by a Metra while walking along the tracks in downtown Grayslake Tuesday. The Grayslake Police Department, Metra Police Department and Grayslake Fire Protection District responded around 7:25 p.m. Tuesday to the area of Seymour Avenue and Center Street. Metra […]
Round Lake Beach woman dies after being struck by Metra train in downtown Grayslake
A 24-year-old woman walking along the tracks died after she was struck by a Metra that was passing through downtown Grayslake Tuesday evening, officials said. The Grayslake Police Department, Metra Police Department and Grayslake Fire Protection District responded around 7:25 p.m. Tuesday to the area of Seymour Avenue and Center Street. Metra reported a pedestrian […]
Metra station to be built in Huntley as governor announces passenger train service from Rockford to Chicago
The governor announced Thursday that new funding will allow Metra to restore train service from Rockford to Chicago, resulting in a train station being built in Huntley. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said a partnership between the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Metra to provide passenger rail between Chicago and Rockford will restore service that […]
Coroner identifies 26-year-old man who was fatally struck by train in Buffalo Grove
The coroner’s office has identified a 26-year-old man who was found dead after being struck by a train at a train station in Buffalo Grove Monday morning. The Metra Police Department responded around 7:25 a.m. Monday to the Prairie View Metra Station, 2701 Main Street in Buffalo Grove, for a well-being check on a male. […]
Metra trains delayed after 26-year-old man fatally struck by train in Buffalo Grove
Metra trains were delayed after a 26-year-old man was found dead after being struck by a train in Buffalo Grove Monday morning, officials said. The Metra Police Department responded around 7:25 a.m. Monday to the Prairie View Metra Station, 2701 Main Street in Buffalo Grove, for a well-being check on a male. Officers found a […]
Man accused of breaking into Metra station, kicking two police officers who arrested him in Fox River Grove
A Chicago man allegedly broke into the Metra train station in Fox River Grove and then attacked two police officers who tried to arrest him, court records show. Moshae Chambliss, 30, of Chicago, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery of a peace officer and one count of criminal damage to government-supported property. A […]
Coroner identifies missing 60-year-old woman found dead after being struck by train near Round Lake
The coroner’s office has identified a 60-year-old woman who was reported missing and found dead after being struck by a train near Round Lake last week. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District responded around 8:10 a.m. last Friday to the area of Route 134 and Harrison Avenue in unincorporated […]