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December 28, 2025
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Two Arrested After Stolen U-Haul Van Incident and Foot Chase in Deerfield: Police in Deerfield arrested two men from Bellwood after responding to a report of a stolen U-Haul van on November 21. The vehicle, a white Ford Transit with an Arizona license plate, was located by officers at a McDonald’s on Waukegan Road. One suspect attempted to evade capture by fleeing on foot but was quickly apprehended by officers. Both individuals now face charges related to operating the stolen rental van. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 28)
December 23, 2025
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Deerfield Gas Station Sells $1 Million Winning Powerball Ticket as Jackpot Grows: A Powerball ticket worth $1 million was sold at a gas station in Deerfield, Illinois, while several other residents across the state won significant prizes in Monday's drawing. As no ticket matched all numbers, the Powerball jackpot increased to $1.7 billion for the upcoming Wednesday draw, making it potentially one of the largest in the game's history. Additional winning tickets, including a $50,000 prize in Huntley, were also reported. The next drawing holds heightened significance due to the growing prize. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 23)
December 19, 2025
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Resident Rescued After Fire Damages Senior Apartment Unit in Lincolnshire: Firefighters responded to Riverside Condominiums on Rivershire Lane in Lincolnshire Thursday afternoon after a fire broke out in a senior apartment building. Crews located and rescued a resident who was unable to evacuate due to the incident. The fire, which originated in a third-floor unit's kitchen, caused damage to the apartment before being contained. Authorities reported no fatalities, and the situation was brought under control by the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 19)
December 10, 2025
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Oversized Truck Becomes Stuck Under Train Viaduct on Deerfield Road: An oversized yellow box truck got stuck under the Metra viaduct on Deerfield Road in Deerfield, prompting a closure of the roadway between Waukegan Road and Chestnut Street on Friday morning. The Deerfield Police Department responded just before 8 a.m. to find the truck wedged beneath the bridge, though neither the viaduct nor train tracks showed signs of damage. The driver was not injured, but the truck sustained notable damage. Road crews removed the vehicle, allowing traffic to later resume. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 10)
November 29, 2025
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Two Hospitalized After Vehicle Collides With Trees on Route 60 in Lake Forest: Two individuals were transported to Lake Forest Hospital following a single-vehicle crash on Route 60 near Saunders Road in Lake Forest. The incident, which occurred in the afternoon, involved a car leaving the roadway and striking several trees. Emergency services from the Lake Forest Fire Department responded, but no occupants were trapped when crews arrived. Both an adult male and an adult female sustained minor injuries and received medical care. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Nov 29)
November 28, 2025
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Garage Fire in Vernon Hills Contained by Firefighters, Damage Limited to Structure: Fire crews from the Countryside Fire Protection District and neighboring departments responded to a garage fire on Faulkner Place in Vernon Hills on November 22. The blaze was confined to the detached garage, preventing it from spreading to the nearby townhouse. The garage was heavily damaged and declared uninhabitable, but no injuries were reported. Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the incident. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Nov 28)
November 23, 2025
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Federal Lawsuit Dismissed in Deerfield High School Social Media Dispute: A federal lawsuit filed by Deerfield High School's theatre director against a parent and local school board members has been dismissed. The case stemmed from social media posts shared by the teacher that a parent criticized as antisemitic, prompting legal action in October 2024. The lawsuit concluded with dismissal of all claims, and the teacher received $200,000 from the school district. This resolution has now closed the legal conflict among the involved parties. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Nov 23)
November 20, 2025
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Crash Causes Total Shutdown of Interstate 94 in Deerfield and Northbrook: A collision on Interstate 94 near the border of Deerfield and Northbrook led to a full closure of the Edens Spur in both directions on Thursday afternoon. The incident, which occurred close to the I-294 split around 3:24 p.m., caused a large light pole to fall and sent live power lines across the roadway. Authorities closed all eastbound and westbound lanes from Lake Cook Road to Route 41, with no immediate timeline for reopening. Traffic on nearby routes was significantly affected as crews worked to remove the hazard. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Nov 20)
November 18, 2025
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Woman Rescued After Car Rolls Over in Deerfield Crash Under Metra Viaduct: Emergency crews in Deerfield responded Saturday afternoon to a collision involving two vehicles beneath the Metra train bridge on Deerfield Road near Robert York Avenue. Authorities say a woman required extrication after her Honda Accord crossed the center line and struck a Ford Escape, causing her vehicle to overturn and block the roadway. The incident led to a temporary closure of Deerfield Road while responders assisted the injured and cleared the scene. The woman was transported to a local hospital for treatment. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Nov 18)
October 29, 2025
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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 20, 2025
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Former Deerfield High School Janitor Charged in Child Exploitation Case: A Waukegan resident who previously worked as a janitor at Deerfield High School faces multiple felony charges for allegedly distributing child sexual abuse material online. Authorities say the investigation began after a cyber tip linked the suspect to illicit uploads, leading to his arrest and the (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 20)
September 30, 2025
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Three injured in multi-vehicle crash involving semi-trailer on I-94 in Lake Forest: A collision involving a semi-trailer, a pickup truck, and a sedan on southbound I-94 near Half Day Road in Lake Forest resulted in three people being injured. Emergency responders found the sedan trapped under the semi-trailer. The incident occurred Monday afternoon and required assistance from area (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Sep 30)
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)