State police say they have cited a semi-truck driver after an Antioch Automotive tow truck driver was hit and injured by the semi but “miraculously survived” on Interstate 94 in Wadsworth. The Illinois State Police, Newport Fire Protection District, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Fire and Rescue Department and Bristol, Wisconsin Fire and Rescue Department responded around […]
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Antioch Automotive tow truck driver ‘miraculously survives’ after being hit by semi-truck on I-94 in Wadsworth
An Antioch Automotive tow truck driver “miraculously survived” after he was hit by a semi-truck on Interstate 94 in Wadsworth Sunday morning during a snowstorm. The Illinois State Police, Newport Fire Protection District, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin Fire and Rescue Department and Bristol, Wisconsin Fire and Rescue Department responded around 6:02 a.m. Sunday to Interstate 94 […]
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Winter storm warning issued for Lake, McHenry counties ahead of ‘significant winter storm’ to bring over 6 inches of snow, high winds and bitter cold
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Lake and McHenry counties ahead of a winter storm expected to bring over 6 inches of snow, 40-50 mph wind gusts and bitter cold. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Chicago issued the warning Thursday afternoon for all of northern Illinois. The warnings for […]
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Police officer surprises man with new bike after his broke down during snowstorm in Huntley
A man, whose only mode of transportation is his bicycle, which broke in the middle of a snowstorm last week, received a new bike thanks to a Huntley police officer. Huntley Police Officer Joseph Lanute saw a person walking his bike along the road during last week’s snowstorm. Lanute stopped to check on the man, […]
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Lake, McHenry counties might only see a few inches of snow as other parts of Illinois get over a foot
A disaster declaration has been issued in Illinois for Winter Storm Landon, which could bring over a foot of snow to some parts of Illinois. Lake and McHenry counties will likely only see a few inches of snow. Governor J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday issued a disaster declaration and activated approximately 130 members of the Illinois […]
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National Weather Service releases snowfall totals for Lake and McHenry counties
After a winter storm brought snow and high winds Saturday, the National Weather Service has published snowfall levels recorded in Lake and McHenry counties. The National Weather Service (NWS) called for 4-6 inches in most places and projected 5-8 in some areas of Lake County. The following snowfall reports are from weather stations that send […]
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Snow plow truck becomes fully engulfed in flames in Woodstock
Firefighters extinguished a fully engulfed snow plow truck fire on Route 14 in Woodstock during the snowfall Saturday evening, fire officials said. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded around 7:58 p.m. Saturday to the area of Route 14 between Kishwaukee Valley Road and South Street. Woodstock Fire/Rescue District Spokesman Alex Vucha said crews received a report […]
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Snowfall to continue into evening as blowing winds make roads hazardous in Lake, McHenry counties
Vehicle crashes are being reported in Lake and McHenry counties as snowfall and blustery winds will continue into the evening hours Saturday. The National Weather Service (NWS) said the warning, which went into effect on Saturday at noon, will remain in effect until 6 a.m. Sunday. The warning is in effect for Lake, McHenry, DuPage, […]
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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 […]