3 days ago · Two drivers were injured after a vehicle crash that resulted in heavy damage and a light pole falling down in Waukegan, police said. The Waukegan Fire Department and Waukegan Police Department responded around 3:10 a.m. Sunday to the area of Washington Street and Jackson Street for a vehicle crash with injuries.

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Feb 17, 2025 · A two-year-old boy has died after he was pulled unresponsive from a pool at a house in Bannockburn Monday afternoon, authorities said. The Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District and Bannockburn Police Department responded around 2 p.m. Monday to the 1900 block of Half Day Road for a report of a drowning.

3 days ago · Two drivers were injured after a vehicle crash that resulted in heavy damage and a light pole falling down in Waukegan, police said. The Waukegan Fire Department and Waukegan Police Department responded around 3:10 a.m. Sunday to the area of Washington Street and Jackson Street for a vehicle crash with injuries.

Jan 30, 2025 · Police say a woman was left hospitalized and has been cited after she was struck by an SUV while trying to cross Sheridan Road in Zion. The Zion Police Department and Zion Fire Rescue Department responded around 8:36 p.m. Sunday to the area of Wendy’s, 3400 Sheridan Road, for a report of a pedestrian-involved crash.

4 days ago · Fire officials say they are investigating after separate fires damaged two houses in the Harvard area less than three hours apart late Monday evening into Tuesday morning. The Harvard Fire Protection District responded around 10:21 p.m. Monday to the 8200 block of Nolan Street in unincorporated ...

Jan 26, 2025 · Authorities say everyone escaped after a fire engulfed a shed and spread to a house, prompting the response of almost a dozen fire departments, in Mundelein Saturday evening.

Feb 3, 2025 · Nicole M. Stefan, 54, of Lake Villa, (inset) is charged in connection with an attempted robbery where a man was battered at Alfredo’s Dog Grooming, 105 South Genesee Street in Waukegan, on January 25. | Background Photo: Google Street View; Inset: Provided

Feb 13, 2025 · Staff at the hospital said they believed an adult had caused the injuries. Illinois DCFS Associate Deputy Director for the Office of Communications Deborah Lopez told Lake and McHenry County Scanner that the September investigation was closed with a finding of “indicated,” meaning that the agency believes the abuse or neglect occurred.

Feb 16, 2025 · A man was killed and three children were critically injured in a head-on crash that resulted in three medical helicopters being called near Woodstock Sunday afternoon. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded around 3:13 p.m. Sunday to the area of Route 14 and Dean Street for a report of a ...