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December 10, 2025

1. Icy Road Conditions Lead to Multiple Vehicle Crashes in McHenry County: Emergency crews in McHenry County responded to numerous vehicle accidents Wednesday morning after icy and slick road conditions caused by wind-driven snow impacted the region. Incidents included a rollover crash and a semi-truck accident on Interstate 90. The hazardous weather, which overlapped the morning commute, contributed to reduced visibility and slush-covered roads. Authorities warn that freezing temperatures may continue to create dangerous conditions for motorists throughout the morning. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 10)

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2. Man Seriously Injured After Ejection in Rollover Crash on I-90 Near Marengo: A man sustained serious injuries after being ejected during a rollover crash that occurred Monday evening on Interstate 90 near Marengo. Emergency crews responded to mile marker 34 in the westbound lanes, where they found the vehicle rolled over and significant debris across the roadway. The victim was transported by paramedics to a hospital in Rockford for treatment. The crash briefly shut down all lanes of the interstate while first responders managed the scene. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 10)

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November 25, 2025

1. Van Driver Dies After Collision With Semi-Truck on I-90 Near Huntley: A van driver succumbed to injuries days after a serious crash with a semi-truck on eastbound Interstate 90 near Huntley. Emergency responders arrived Thursday evening at mile marker 47 to find the vehicle heavily damaged and the driver trapped inside. Multiple fire units assisted in extricating the man, identified as a 50-year-old Chicago resident. He was hospitalized with critical injuries but did not survive. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Nov 25)

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November 24, 2025

1. Drivers Cited After Two Crashes on I-90 Near Huntley Leave Two Seriously Hurt: Illinois State Police reported that two separate crashes occurred minutes apart on Interstate 90 near Huntley, resulting in one man suffering critical injuries and a second man sustaining serious injuries. The Huntley Fire Protection District responded to the initial crash near mile marker 48 and encountered a second collision about a mile west at mile marker 47. Both drivers were cited following the incidents, which required emergency crews to extricate at least one trapped individual. Investigations into the circumstances are ongoing. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Nov 24)

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November 21, 2025

1. Two Men Severely Injured in Separate I-90 Crashes Near Huntley: Two major crashes occurred minutes apart Thursday evening on eastbound Interstate 90 near Huntley, resulting in severe injuries to two men. In the first incident, one man was trapped in a vehicle at mile marker 48 and suffered life-threatening injuries. Emergency responders encountered a second crash about a mile west at mile marker 47, where another man sustained serious injuries. Both scenes required significant emergency response, highlighting local roadway safety concerns. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Nov 21)

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November 7, 2025

1. Firefighters Contain Large Hay Pile Blaze Near Huntley, Smoke Visible for Miles: Firefighters responded to a significant fire involving a large hay pile near several barns on Marengo Road, outside of Huntley, Friday afternoon. Crews spent approximately two hours extinguishing the flames, which generated a substantial column of black smoke visible from a distance. All occupants had safely evacuated the nearby structures before firefighters arrived. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the blaze, but nearby buildings were threatened during the incident. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Nov 7)

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October 11, 2025

1. Semi-Truck Driver Hospitalized After Jackknife Crash on I-90 Near Marengo: A semi-tractor-trailer driver was hospitalized after losing control and striking the concrete median on eastbound Interstate 90 near Marengo. Emergency crews responded Monday morning to extricate the trapped driver, who was reported conscious. The crash caused significant vehicle damage and required (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 11)

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September 26, 2025

1. Driver injured and cited after car collides with two trucks near Marengo: A 19-year-old Hampshire man was hospitalized and cited following a crash involving his sedan and two semi-trucks on Route 20 near Getty Road in unincorporated Marengo. The incident occurred on September 17, leading to a temporary closure of Route 20. Authorities report the car crossed the centerline (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Sep 26)

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September 17, 2025

1. Driver hospitalized after car crashes into home in Hampshire neighborhood: A vehicle struck a fire hydrant, broke through a fence, and collided with the back of an occupied house on Hennig Road near Huntley. The incident occurred Monday evening, with the driver sustaining minor injuries and transported to Northwestern Medicine Hospital. No residents were injured. Local law (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Sep 17)

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