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April 13, 2026
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Young Man Dies After Being Struck by Metra Train in Highwood: A man in his twenties died in the hospital after being hit by a Metra train near the Highwood station early Thursday morning, causing all Union Pacific North line train traffic to be halted during the emergency response. The incident happened around 1:40 a.m. in the area of Green Bay Road and Bloom Street. The victim, whose residence remains unknown, was transported in critical condition to Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital but later died. No other injuries were reported on the train. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Apr 13)
April 9, 2026
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Pedestrian Severely Injured After Being Hit by Metra Train in Highwood: A male pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by an outbound Metra train early Thursday near the Highwood station on Green Bay Road. Emergency responders transported the unidentified victim to Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, where he was reported in life-threatening condition. The incident led to the suspension of train service on the Union Pacific North line while authorities conducted their investigation. No passengers or staff were injured on the train during the event. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Apr 9)
February 16, 2026
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Man Charged After Shooting in Grayslake Leaves Victim Hospitalized: A man in his 30s was hospitalized after being shot twice at a Grayslake residence on January 30. Authorities allege that Elo Owolide, 28, of Evanston, fired at the victim following a dispute over personal belongings. The incident occurred at a home on the 500 block of Lincoln Avenue and drew a response from local police and fire personnel, who found the injured man inside. Owolide faces a Class X felony charge for aggravated battery by discharge of a firearm. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 16)
January 8, 2026
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Stillbirth Reported After Interstate 90 Crash Near Schaumburg; Investigation Underway: A stillbirth was reported at a Lake Forest hospital after a 28-year-old woman from Evanston, previously injured in a two-vehicle accident on Interstate 90 near Schaumburg, was admitted. The incident occurred on December 27 and involved a 2011 Kia Forte and a 2024 Toyota Highlander. Both drivers were hospitalized following the crash, according to Illinois State Police. The Lake County Coroner's Office is conducting a death investigation related to the fetal demise. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Jan 8)
November 10, 2025
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Coroner Releases Identity of Woman Killed in Gurnee Head-On Collision: The Lake County Coroner has identified Bria Allen, 29, of Evanston, as the victim of a fatal head-on collision in Gurnee on Sunday evening. The crash occurred when a Chevrolet Suburban lost control and struck a Ford Focus on Grand Avenue over Interstate 94. Alongside Allen's death, another woman and two children sustained serious injuries in the incident. Authorities responded to the scene shortly after 9 p.m. to manage the aftermath. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Nov 10)
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Woman Dies, Three Others Seriously Hurt in Head-On Collision in Gurnee: A woman was killed and three people, including two children, suffered serious injuries during a head-on collision on Grand Avenue over Interstate 94 in Gurnee on Sunday evening. The crash occurred when a Chevrolet Suburban lost control on slick roads and struck a Ford Focus. Emergency responders from the Gurnee Police and Fire Departments arrived at the scene around 9 p.m. The incident remains under investigation by local authorities. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Nov 10)