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December 22, 2025
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Evidence Under Review Nearly Two Months After Mundelein Man's Disappearance: Authorities in Lake County are continuing their investigation into the disappearance of Ruslan Furman, a 51-year-old Mundelein resident who went missing in early November under suspicious circumstances. Crime lab experts are analyzing evidence collected during the search, which involved police canine teams and extensive efforts in the area near North Route 60-83 and Diamond Lake. Detectives suspect foul play and have yet to locate Furman. The investigation remains ongoing as officials seek further answers. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 22)
October 29, 2025
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Elderly Pedestrian Critically Injured in Buffalo Grove Vehicle Collision: An 80-year-old woman sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by an SUV while walking near Dundee Road and Lake Boulevard in Buffalo Grove. Emergency responders transported her to the hospital, and local authorities are investigating the incident. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 10)
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Residents displaced, cat dies after fire engulfs garage attached to house in…: Firefighters from multiple agencies respond to the 80 block of Acorn Lane in Highland Park after a fire broke out and damaged an attached garage to a house, leaving a cat dead, early Monday morning. | Photo: Max Weingardt Residents were left displaced and a cat died after a fire engulfed a garage attached to a house in Highland Park early Monday morning, fire officials said. The Highland Park Fire Department responded around 3:03 a.m. Monday to the 80 block of Acorn Lane in Highland Park for a report of a structure fire. Police officers arrived and reported finding a fully engulfed garage fire, according to Highland Park Fire Chief Joe Schrage. Firefighters from multiple agencies respond to the 80 block of Acorn Lane in Highland Park after a fire broke out and damaged an attached garage to a house, leaving a cat dead, early Monday morning. | Photo: Max Weingardt The incident was dispatched as a Confirmed Fire response, which brought multiple fire departments to assist. Schrage said Highland Park firefighters were already on two other emergency calls at the time the fire was dispatched. Glencoe firefighters arrived first and confirmed an active fire in the garage, which was attached to a single-family, two-story home. Firefighters from multiple agencies respond to the 80 block of Acorn Lane in Highland Park after a fire broke out and damaged an attached garage to a house, leaving a cat dead, early Monday morning. | Photo: Max Weingardt The residents, two older adults, were able to escape on their own, Schrage said. One of the residents was able to move their car out of the one-car garage before the fire grew further. Firefighters were able to quickly bring the fire under control before it was able to spread into the living area of the house. Firefighters from multiple agencies respond to the 80 block of Acorn Lane in Highland Park after a fire broke out and damaged an attached garage to a house, leaving a cat dead, early Monday morning. | Photo: Max Weingardt Schrage said the fire only briefly spread to the attic of the house, which was deemed temporarily uninhabitable until power is restored and some repairs are made. The two residents living at the home have been displaced and sought alternative living arrangements. No injuries were reported to any residents or firefighters. A cat inside the home did not escape and died in the blaze, Schrage said. Firefighters from multiple agencies respond to the 80 block of Acorn Lane in Highland Park after a fire broke out and damaged an attached garage to a house, leaving a cat dead, early Monday morning. | Photo: Max Weingardt The Northfield, Countryside, Winnetka, Buffalo Grove, Northbrook, Lake Forest, Lincolnshire, Lake Bluff, Deerfield and Glencoe fire departments responded to the scene or covered Highland Park fire stations during the incident. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Highland Park Fire Department. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Sep 23)
October 19, 2025
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Buffalo Grove Teen Receives Probation After Gun Incident at Zion McDonald's: A 19-year-old from Buffalo Grove was sentenced to probation following an incident at a McDonald's on Sheridan Road in Zion, where he displayed a loaded firearm and resisted police efforts to disarm him. The event occurred on March 26, 2025, and involved a response from the Zion Police Department to (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 19)
October 3, 2025
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School Bus Driver Cited After Head-On Collision in Lincolnshire: A school bus driver received a citation following a head-on crash with a work truck at Aptakisic Road and Industrial Drive in Lincolnshire. The incident occurred Wednesday morning and resulted in the truck driver being injured and trapped in the vehicle. Emergency crews from Long Grove and Lincolnsh (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 3)
October 2, 2025
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Driver Rescued After Head-On Collision With School Bus in Lincolnshire: Emergency crews responded to a head-on crash between a school bus and a work truck at Aptakisic Road and Industrial Drive in Lincolnshire on Wednesday morning. One driver was trapped and required extrication before being taken to the hospital. No children were on the bus at the time of the incident. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 2)
September 26, 2025
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Funeral Arrangements Announced for Teen Killed in Buffalo Grove Motorcycle Crash: Funeral services are scheduled for an 18-year-old Wheeling resident who died after a motorcycle and pickup truck collided on Buffalo Grove Road near University Drive. The incident occurred on September 19, with local police and fire departments responding. The Cook County Medical Examiner identified (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Sep 26)
September 20, 2025
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Teen Motorcyclist Identified After Fatal Collision in Buffalo Grove: An 18-year-old from Wheeling was identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office following a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck in Buffalo Grove. The incident occurred Friday evening near Buffalo Grove Road and Flentie Lane. Emergency responders found the motorcyclist unun (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Sep 20)
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Motorcyclist, 18, dies after collision with pickup truck in Buffalo Grove: An 18-year-old man died following a crash between his motorcycle and a pickup truck on Buffalo Grove Road near Flentie Lane Friday evening. Emergency responders found the motorcyclist unresponsive at the scene. The incident is under investigation by local authorities. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Sep 20)
September 16, 2025
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Kildeer Home Severely Damaged by Fire While Residents Were Away: A house fire on North Weatherstone Road in Kildeer left the property uninhabitable Sunday afternoon. Fire crews responded after an automated alarm and a neighbor's 911 call reported visible flames. The fire, which began in a closet near the front door, is under investigation by local authorities. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Sep 16)