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 […]
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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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Chicagoland area likely to get at least 5 inches of snow during winter storm on New Year’s Day, NWS says
The National Weather Service says that much of the Chicago area, including Lake and McHenry counties, will likely see at least five or six inches of snow during a winter storm starting New Year’s Day. “Confidence continues to increase in significant winter travel impacts on the afternoon and night of New Year’s Day and into […]