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Lake, McHenry counties could see heavy rainfall followed by 3-6 inches of snow this week

A “multi-faceted” weather system is expected to bring heavy rain Wednesday followed by approximately 3-6 inches of snow to Lake and McHenry counties, the National Weather Service said. Heavy rainfall is expected to begin Wednesday evening into Thursday morning, with the heaviest south of a Chicago to LaSalle Peru line. Some areas of the Chicago […]

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Police chief says gunmen who shot woman in Woodstock possibly committed other crimes in Rockford area

The police chief says the suspects who shot a woman in Woodstock on Monday were also possibly involved in multiple robberies in the Rockford area. The Woodstock Police Department received a call around 10:30 p.m. Monday for a report of shots fired in the 1700 block of Yasgur Drive in Woodstock. Responding officers arrived on […]

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NWS issues winter weather advisory for blowing and drifting snow in northern Illinois

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for this evening into Wednesday in anticipation of blowing snow that could cause hazardous travel conditions. The advisory will go into effect at 9 p.m. Tuesday and end at 3 p.m. Wednesday. The advisory will cover portions of north-central and northeast Illinois, including Winnebago, Boone, […]

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NWS issues winter storm warning for New Year’s Day snowstorm that will bring ‘swath’ of snow to northern Illinois

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for the northern Illinois area as 4-9 inches of snow is expected on New Year’s Day along with high winds. The National Weather Service (NWS) said the warning will go into effect Saturday at noon and end at 6 a.m. Sunday. The warning will be […]

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More than 6 inches of snow, 40 mph winds expected during New Year’s Day snowstorm in Lake, McHenry counties

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch as much of the Chicago area, including Lake and McHenry counties, will see more than six inches of snow and possibly 40 mph winds on New Year’s Day. The National Weather Service (NWS) said the watch will go into effect Saturday morning through late Saturday […]

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NWS warns of damaging wind threat to northern Illinois area that could bring widespread power outages

The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for the northern Illinois area in anticipation of damaging winds that could cause widespread power outages Wednesday evening. A “major weather system” is strengthening Wednesday as it tracks from western to central United States, the NWS said. Nearly every county in Illinois is under a […]