As much as 12 to 13 inches of snow was reported in Lake and McHenry counties after a winter storm swept through the area Friday, causing power outages, downed trees and hazardous conditions. As much as a foot of snow was reported Saturday morning in Long Lake, which is near Round Lake. Other areas in […]
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2 hospitalized in critical condition after semi-truck sideswipes 2 parked vehicles, hits man on Interstate 94 in Gurnee
Two men were hospitalized in critical condition after a semi-truck sideswiped two stopped vehicles and hit a man on Interstate 94 in Gurnee Thursday afternoon, fire officials said. The Illinois State Police, Gurnee Fire Department and Libertyville Fire Department responded around 2:25 p.m. Thursday to Interstate 94 at mile marker 9.25 in Gurnee for a […]
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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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Gov. Pritzker issues disaster proclamation following winter storm, artic temperatures in Illinois
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has issued a disaster proclamation for all Illinois counties after a winter storm blanketed the state, urging all residents to conserve energy and avoid unnecessary travel. “The extreme arctic temperatures affecting more than ten states add additional stress on utility providers across the nation,” the governor’s office said in a statement Tuesday […]
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PHOTOS: Blizzard moves through Lake and McHenry counties
A blizzard left Lake and McHenry counties with up to 13 inches of snow in some places, knocking out power, closing schools and causing traffic delays. A blizzard warning was issued by the National Weather Service from 6 p.m. Sunday until 6 a.m. Monday morning for Lake and McHenry counties. In McHenry County, 13.1 inches […]