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January 2, 2026

  1. Speed and Slick Roads Cited in Fatal Crash Near Harvard, Illinois: Authorities report that a man in his 20s died after his vehicle struck a tree and caught fire near Harvard, Illinois. The incident occurred on Route 173 near Oak Grove Road, where investigators believe excessive speed on slippery roads contributed to the crash. Emergency crews responded to the scene and extinguished the fire, ultimately discovering the deceased driver inside the car. No additional occupants or injuries were reported by officials at the scene. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Jan 2)

    Lake County Harvard, IL +3 Hebron, IL Alden, IL Greenwood, IL

January 1, 2026

  1. Driver Dies After Car Strikes Tree and Catches Fire Near Harvard: A fatal car crash occurred Wednesday evening near Harvard, Illinois, when a vehicle hit a tree and became engulfed in flames on Route 173, just west of Oak Grove Road. The Hebron-Alden-Greenwood Fire Protection District and McHenry County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene and found the vehicle fully ablaze with one occupant inside, who was pronounced dead. Due to extensive fire damage, the type of vehicle could not be identified. No other individuals were found at the scene. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Jan 1)

    Lake County Harvard, IL +3 Hebron, IL Alden, IL Greenwood, IL

December 8, 2025

  1. Homeowner Injured and Dog Rescued After Garage Fire Near Spring Grove: A fire broke out Sunday afternoon in the 6300 block of North Shore Avenue in unincorporated Spring Grove, destroying a detached two-car garage and causing damage to a nearby home. The homeowner was injured during the incident and required hospital treatment. Neighbors assisted the homeowner in rescuing a dog from the affected residence. Multiple area fire departments responded quickly to bring the blaze under control and prevent further damage. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 8)

    Lake County Spring Grove, IL +10 Mchenry, IL Hebron, IL Antioch, IL Richmond, IL Grayslake, IL

November 15, 2025

  1. Fire Destroys Barn, Kills Over 50 Chickens and Damages House Near Harvard: A fire early Saturday morning on the 4700 block of Lindwall Road in unincorporated Harvard destroyed a barn, killed more than 50 chickens, and caused damage to both a nearby house and two vehicles. Multiple fire departments responded quickly to the scene after the blaze was reported around 5:29 a.m. Firefighters arrived to find the barn fully engulfed in flames and partially collapsed. The house sustained fire damage before the blaze was brought under control. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Nov 15)

    Lake County Harvard, IL +6 Hebron, IL Alden, IL Greenwood, IL Marengo, IL Woodstock, IL

November 3, 2025

  1. Child Airlifted After Head-On Collision Near Harvard Hospitalizes Five: A head-on collision between two vehicles south of Route 14 and Lembcke Road in unincorporated Harvard resulted in five people being hospitalized, including a child who was ejected from a car seat and seriously injured. Emergency responders from the Harvard Fire Protection District and McHenry County Sheriff's Office arrived at the scene Sunday afternoon after reports of multiple victims and entrapment. The child was airlifted due to the severity of injuries. Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Nov 3)

    Lake County Harvard, IL +5 Hebron, IL Alden, IL Greenwood, IL Woodstock, IL Richmond, IL

October 28, 2025

  1. Woodstock Man Dies by Electrocution in Farm Accident Near Marengo: A Woodstock man died after coming into contact with a live power line that was knocked down during grain loading operations near Marengo on Monday evening. The incident occurred along County Line Road, south of Jackson Road, involving a John Deere 9520RX tractor in unincorporated Marengo. A second individual from Hebron operating the tractor was hospitalized following the accident. Local sheriff and fire officials responded and are investigating the circumstances of the fatality. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 28)

    Lake County Marengo, IL +4 Woodstock, IL Hebron, IL Rockford, IL

October 21, 2025

  1. Man hospitalized after minivan collides with farm tractor near Hebron: A 36-year-old man sustained serious injuries and was trapped in his vehicle following a collision between a minivan and a large farm tractor on Thayer Road, west of Route 47, in unincorporated Hebron. Emergency responders from multiple agencies assisted at the scene Monday evening. The man was taken (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 21)

    Lake County Hebron, IL +3 Woodstock, IL Wonder Lake, IL Mchenry, IL

September 27, 2025

  1. Two Hospitalized After Collision on Route 173 Near Hebron: A serious two-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Route 173 and Johnson Road in unincorporated Hebron on September 19. Emergency responders transported two people to the hospital, including a woman who was airlifted due to severe injuries. The incident led to the temporary closure of Route (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Sep 27)

    Lake County Hebron, IL +3 Harvard, IL Lake Geneva, IL Rockford, IL