A state employee, who was a “cherished” member of Jesse White’s tumbling team, has been identified as the victim who “tragically” died when his motorcycle collided with an SUV in Mundelein Monday. An autopsy performed Tuesday showed Jeff Williams, 34, of Evanston, died as a result of blunt force injuries as a result of a […]
Tag: route 83
Posted inLocal News
Motorcyclist dies after crashing into SUV, being ejected onto road on Route 45 in Mundelein
A 34-year-old man died after he crashed with an SUV and was ejected from his motorcycle on Route 45 in Mundelein Monday evening, causing a lengthy traffic shutdown. The Mundelein Police Department and Mundelein Fire Department responded around 5:25 p.m. Monday to Route 45 and Route 83 in Mundelein for reports of a vehicle crash […]
Posted inLocal News
Construction crew hits gas line, causes large leak that continues to shut down part of Route 83 in Long Grove
A construction crew hit an underground gas line along Route 83 in Long Grove Wednesday morning, causing a large leak and an ongoing road closure while repairs are being made. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Long Grove Fire Protection District responded around 10:15 a.m. Wednesday to the area of Route 83 and Hilltop Road […]
Posted inLocal News
Construction crew hits gas pipe, causes leak that led to full closure of part of Route 83 on border of Mundelein and Long Grove
A construction crew hit a gas pipe and caused a large leak on Route 83 at the border of Long Grove and Mundelein Thursday afternoon, leading to a full road closure and repair efforts that took several hours. The Countryside Fire Protection District and Mundelein Fire Department responded around 12:50 p.m. Thursday to Route 83 […]
Posted inLocal News
Driver told police he was blinded by oncoming truck in Grayslake before crashing into pole, causing power outage
A driver said he was blinded by the bright lights of a truck while driving in Grayslake before crashing into a utility pole, causing a power outage and a disruption at a Grayslake North High School event between teachers and first responders. The Grayslake Police Department and Grayslake Fire Protection District responded around 6:20 p.m. […]
Posted inLocal News
Hundreds of people attend ‘Not My President’ protest in Round Lake Beach on Presidents’ Day
Hundreds turned out for a “Not My President” rally in Round Lake Beach on Presidents’ Day saying that the Trump administration and MAGA “threaten our families, our freedoms, and our democracy.” The protest was held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday near Route 83 and Rollins Road in Round Lake Beach. The event was […]
Posted inLocal News
Route 83 and Winchester Road reopens near Grayslake following months of construction to improve intersection safety
County officials announced that Route 83 and Winchester Road near Grayslake has been reopened after months of construction to realign the intersection and add traffic lights to improve safety. The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) closed the intersection of Winchester Road and Route 83 in unincorporated Grayslake on July 7. The closure was expected […]
Posted inLocal News
1 hospitalized after two-vehicle crash leaves car rolled over, blocking busy intersection in Grayslake
One person was hospitalized after a car crashed into a second vehicle, causing it to roll over and block a busy intersection in Grayslake, police said. The Grayslake Police Department and Grayslake Fire Protection District responded around 3:50 p.m. Thursday to the area of Route 83 and Route 120 for a vehicle crash with injuries. […]
Posted inLocal News
Coroner releases identity of Hainesville woman who died after two-vehicle crash in Antioch
The coroner has released the identity of a Hainesville woman who died after a two-vehicle crash that completely shut down a busy intersection in Antioch Saturday afternoon. An autopsy performed Monday showed that Elaine Weamer, 78, of Hainesville, died as a result of blunt force injuries from a vehicle crash, according to Lake County Coroner […]