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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. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/09/r...
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.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/09/r...
A worker suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized after a machine fire broke out inside a manufacturing plant in Marengo Monday morning, fire officials said. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/09/w...
Worker hospitalized with serious injuries after machine fire inside manufacturing plant in Marengo
A worker suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized after a machine fire broke out inside a manufacturing plant in Marengo Monday morning, fire officials said.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:43 AM
A worker suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized after a machine fire broke out inside a manufacturing plant in Marengo Monday morning, fire officials said. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/09/w...
No injuries were reported after a gas station canopy at a Marathon gas station in Cary collapsed following snowfall over the weekend, village officials said. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/09/n...
No injuries reported after canopy of gas station collapses following snowfall in Cary
No injuries were reported after a gas station canopy at a Marathon gas station in Cary collapsed following snowfall over the weekend, village officials said.
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December 9, 2025 at 11:27 PM
No injuries were reported after a gas station canopy at a Marathon gas station in Cary collapsed following snowfall over the weekend, village officials said. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/09/n...
BREAKING: A suspect has been arrested for murder after authorities say he lured a young woman to his home, stabbed her repeatedly, robbed her and dumped her body in a wooded area in Wadsworth. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/09/m...
Man charged with murder after allegedly stabbing young woman to death, dumping body in Lake County
A suspect has been arrested for murder after authorities say he lured a young woman to his home, stabbed her repeatedly, robbed her and dumped her body in a wooded area in Wadsworth.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
BREAKING: A suspect has been arrested for murder after authorities say he lured a young woman to his home, stabbed her repeatedly, robbed her and dumped her body in a wooded area in Wadsworth. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/09/m...
A man allegedly claimed to be part of a Mexican drug cartel and threatened to burn a Lake County sheriff's deputy and his family alive after the deputy arrested him in Libertyville. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/09/m...
Man allegedly claimed to be part of Mexican cartel, threatened to burn Lake County sheriff's deputy and his family alive
A man allegedly claimed to be part of a Mexican drug cartel and threatened to burn a Lake County sheriff's deputy and his family alive after the deputy arrested him in Libertyville.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
A man allegedly claimed to be part of a Mexican drug cartel and threatened to burn a Lake County sheriff's deputy and his family alive after the deputy arrested him in Libertyville. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/09/m...
JUST IN: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a "pivotal" bill into law Tuesday to protect immigrant families by restricting immigration enforcement near courthouses and allowing ICE officers to be sued more easily. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/09/i...
Illinois governor signs bill into law that restricts immigration enforcement near courthouses, allows officers to be sued
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a "pivotal" bill into law Tuesday to protect immigrant families by restricting immigration enforcement near courthouses and allowing ICE officers to be sued more easily.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM
JUST IN: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a "pivotal" bill into law Tuesday to protect immigrant families by restricting immigration enforcement near courthouses and allowing ICE officers to be sued more easily. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/09/i...
The National Weather Service is warning about the potential for freezing rain that could lead to dangerous driving conditions in parts of Lake and McHenry counties Tuesday. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/09/f...
Freezing rain could cause dangerous travel conditions in parts of Lake, McHenry counties on Tuesday
The National Weather Service is warning about the potential for freezing rain that could lead to dangerous driving conditions in parts of Lake and McHenry counties Tuesday.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The National Weather Service is warning about the potential for freezing rain that could lead to dangerous driving conditions in parts of Lake and McHenry counties Tuesday. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/09/f...
The U.S. Marshals and police captured a suspect in Vernon Hills wanted for the attempted murder of a police officer who was struck by a vehicle and seriously injured in Chicago. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/08/s...
Suspect captured in Vernon Hills after being wanted for attempted murder for allegedly hitting police officer with car
The U.S. Marshals and police captured a suspect in Vernon Hills wanted for the attempted murder of a police officer who was struck by a vehicle and seriously injured in Chicago.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:40 AM
The U.S. Marshals and police captured a suspect in Vernon Hills wanted for the attempted murder of a police officer who was struck by a vehicle and seriously injured in Chicago. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/08/s...
Police say they have cited a driver who struck and injured a woman while she was walking her two dogs in a crosswalk, killing one of the animals, in Lake Forest. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/08/d...
Driver cited after hitting woman walking her 2 dogs in crosswalk, killing 1 of the animals in Lake Forest
Police say they have cited a driver who struck and injured a woman while she was walking her two dogs in a crosswalk, killing one of the animals, in Lake Forest.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Police say they have cited a driver who struck and injured a woman while she was walking her two dogs in a crosswalk, killing one of the animals, in Lake Forest. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/08/d...
A Crystal Lake man, who previously coached for the Prairie Ridge Jr. Wolves Football and Cheer, has been sentenced to 90 days in jail after prosecutors say he sexually assaulted a woman. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/08/c...
Crystal Lake man, former kids' sports coach sentenced to jail in sexual assault of woman in McHenry County
A Crystal Lake man, who previously coached for the Prairie Ridge Jr. Wolves Football and Cheer, has been sentenced to 90 days in jail after prosecutors say he sexually assaulted a woman.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:14 PM
A Crystal Lake man, who previously coached for the Prairie Ridge Jr. Wolves Football and Cheer, has been sentenced to 90 days in jail after prosecutors say he sexually assaulted a woman. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/08/c...
A homeowner was transported to the hospital after he and neighbors rescued a dog from a home that was damaged when a garage became fully engulfed in flames near Spring Grove Sunday afternoon. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/08/h...
Homeowner injured, dog rescued after fire engulfs garage and damages home near Spring Grove
A homeowner was transported to the hospital after he and neighbors rescued a dog from a home that was damaged when a garage became fully engulfed in flames near Spring Grove Sunday afternoon.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:37 PM
A homeowner was transported to the hospital after he and neighbors rescued a dog from a home that was damaged when a garage became fully engulfed in flames near Spring Grove Sunday afternoon. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/08/h...
A wanted felon, considered "armed and dangerous," has been arrested after prosecutors say he fired shots at a home where his child was inside during a shootout in Round Lake Beach. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/08/w...
Wanted felon captured, charged with opening fire at house that had his own child inside in Round Lake Beach
A wanted felon, considered "armed and dangerous," has been arrested after prosecutors say he fired shots at a home where his child was inside during a shootout in Round Lake Beach.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:31 PM
A wanted felon, considered "armed and dangerous," has been arrested after prosecutors say he fired shots at a home where his child was inside during a shootout in Round Lake Beach. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/08/w...
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. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/08/a...
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.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/08/a...
A police investigation is underway after the body of a woman in her 20s was found dumped in a wooded area in Wadsworth Sunday evening, authorities said. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/08/p...
Police investigation underway after body of young woman found dumped in Lake County
A police investigation is underway after the body of a woman in her 20s was found dumped in a wooded area in Wadsworth Sunday evening, authorities said.
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December 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
A police investigation is underway after the body of a woman in her 20s was found dumped in a wooded area in Wadsworth Sunday evening, authorities said. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/08/p...
Prosecutors say a victim fought back and stabbed a suspect repeatedly after the offender stole the victim's backpack and began physically attacking him in a parking garage in downtown Waukegan. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/07/v...
Victim stabs suspect who allegedly attacked him, stole his backpack in parking garage in downtown Waukegan
Prosecutors say a victim fought back and stabbed a suspect repeatedly after the offender stole the victim's backpack and began physically attacking him in a parking garage in downtown Waukegan.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Prosecutors say a victim fought back and stabbed a suspect repeatedly after the offender stole the victim's backpack and began physically attacking him in a parking garage in downtown Waukegan. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/07/v...
The weather service says some areas in Lake and McHenry counties saw seven inches of snow overnight as the Chicagoland area records the quickest start to the snowfall season since 1978. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/07/7...
7 inches of snow fall in parts of Lake, McHenry counties as Chicagoland sees record snowfall this season
The weather service says some areas in Lake and McHenry counties saw seven inches of snow overnight as the Chicagoland area records the quickest start to the snowfall season since 1978.
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December 7, 2025 at 11:33 PM
The weather service says some areas in Lake and McHenry counties saw seven inches of snow overnight as the Chicagoland area records the quickest start to the snowfall season since 1978. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/07/7...
Five people were transported to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash sent one of the cars crashing into a building, causing structural damage, in Waukegan, police said. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/07/5...
5 hospitalized after two-vehicle crash causes SUV to crash into building, damaging it in Waukegan
Five people were transported to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash sent one of the cars crashing into a building, causing structural damage, in Waukegan, police said.
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December 7, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Five people were transported to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash sent one of the cars crashing into a building, causing structural damage, in Waukegan, police said. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/07/5...
Crash w/Injuries (Gurnee) Gurnee FD on scene of a two-car crash with injuries at US-45 & Dada Drive. Second ambulance requested to the scene.
December 7, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Crash w/Injuries (Gurnee) Gurnee FD on scene of a two-car crash with injuries at US-45 & Dada Drive. Second ambulance requested to the scene.
A Woodstock woman was arrested after being found with fentanyl and cocaine and she then allegedly made jailhouse phone calls in an attempt to have her roommate hide her remaining drugs. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/07/w...
Woodstock woman accused of possessing fentanyl, cocaine, trying to arrange from jail for roommate to hide drugs
A Woodstock woman was arrested after being found with fentanyl and cocaine and she then allegedly made jailhouse phone calls in an attempt to have her roommate hide her remaining drugs.
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December 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM
A Woodstock woman was arrested after being found with fentanyl and cocaine and she then allegedly made jailhouse phone calls in an attempt to have her roommate hide her remaining drugs. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/07/w...
Thompson Appliance in Woodstock has begun further collapsing days after authorities say the roof of the store collapsed, leaving the building at “imminent risk” of a full collapse. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/07/a...
Appliance store begins further collapsing in Woodstock days after roof collapse left building at 'imminent risk'
Thompson Appliance in Woodstock has begun further collapsing days after authorities say the roof of the store collapsed, leaving the building at "imminent risk" of a full collapse.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Thompson Appliance in Woodstock has begun further collapsing days after authorities say the roof of the store collapsed, leaving the building at “imminent risk” of a full collapse. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/07/a...
Five students and two adults were hospitalized after a van carrying students with Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep rolled over onto another vehicle in Waukegan, police said. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/07/7...
7 hospitalized after van carrying students from Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep rolls over in Waukegan
Five students and two adults were hospitalized after a van carrying students with Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep rolled over onto another vehicle in Waukegan, police said.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Five students and two adults were hospitalized after a van carrying students with Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep rolled over onto another vehicle in Waukegan, police said. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/07/7...
A 106-year-old veteran of World War II has received an amazing birthday gift after supporters and donors renovated his McHenry County home to assist him with his continued care. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/06/w...
World War II veteran and D-Day pilot celebrates 106th birthday with major home renovation in McHenry County
A 106-year-old veteran of World War II has received an amazing birthday gift after supporters and donors renovated his McHenry County home to assist him with his continued care.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:34 AM
A 106-year-old veteran of World War II has received an amazing birthday gift after supporters and donors renovated his McHenry County home to assist him with his continued care. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/06/w...
Prosecutors say a convicted felon grabbed a woman’s neck while armed with a gun while a child was in the home before leading a SWAT team on an eight-hour standoff in Round Lake Beach. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/06/p...
Prosecutors say convicted felon armed with gun grabbed woman's neck, leading to 8-hour SWAT standoff in Round Lake Beach
Prosecutors say a convicted felon grabbed a woman's neck while armed with a gun while a child was in the home before leading a SWAT team on an eight-hour standoff in Round Lake Beach.
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December 6, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Prosecutors say a convicted felon grabbed a woman’s neck while armed with a gun while a child was in the home before leading a SWAT team on an eight-hour standoff in Round Lake Beach. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/06/p...
Crash w/Injuries (Grayslake) Grayslake Fire District on scene of a vehicle crash with multiple injuries at Route 83 and Route 120. Command requesting three ambulances to the scene.
December 6, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Crash w/Injuries (Grayslake) Grayslake Fire District on scene of a vehicle crash with multiple injuries at Route 83 and Route 120. Command requesting three ambulances to the scene.
Multiple cities and villages in Lake County, along with the state, have been awarded $120 million following a lawsuit against Monsanto over the contamination of PCBs in the area. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/06/l...
Lake County towns and Chicago win $120 million settlement with Monsanto over toxic chemical production, contamination
Multiple cities and villages in Lake County, along with the state, have been awarded $120 million following a lawsuit against Monsanto over the contamination of PCBs in the area.
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December 6, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Multiple cities and villages in Lake County, along with the state, have been awarded $120 million following a lawsuit against Monsanto over the contamination of PCBs in the area. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2025/12/06/l...