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December 18, 2025
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Chef Masayori Adachi Appointed Executive Chef at Hidden Fish in Skaneateles: Hidden Fish, a well-known sushi restaurant in Skaneateles, has announced the appointment of Chef Masayori "Masa" Adachi as its new executive chef. Chef Adachi brings extensive experience from his training in Tokyo and his leadership roles in top restaurants in Chicago and Palo Alto. He holds a prestigious Fugu License and is recognized for his expertise in Japanese cuisine. His arrival marks a new chapter for the restaurant in the Finger Lakes region. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Dec 18)
October 29, 2025
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Volo breast cancer survivor honored at Chicago Bears event in Lake Forest: A Volo resident who overcame breast cancer was recognized at a special event hosted by Advocate Health Care and the Chicago Bears at Halas Hall in Lake Forest. The woman and her family met team members, watched practice, and received a signed jersey as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 19)
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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 22, 2025
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Driver Critically Hurt in Suspected Impaired Crash with Semi-Truck in North Chicago: A woman in her 20s was critically injured after her car struck the rear of a stopped semi-truck on northbound Route 41 near Route 137 in North Chicago. Emergency crews extricated her from the vehicle. Authorities believe impairment may have contributed to the high-speed collision, which occurred on (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 22)
October 20, 2025
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Driver critically hurt after car becomes trapped under semi on Route 41 in North Chic: Emergency crews in North Chicago responded to a serious crash Friday evening on northbound Route 41, just south of Route 137, where a woman was critically injured after her car struck the rear of a stopped semi-truck and became lodged underneath. Firefighters had to extricate the driver, who was the (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 20)
October 11, 2025
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Lake Forest Issues Citywide Boil Order Following Water Main Break: Lake Forest residents remain under a precautionary boil order after a major water main break on Westleigh Road disrupted service and lowered water pressure below state standards. Although repairs have restored pressure, the city will maintain the boil order until lab tests confirm water safety. Test (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 11)
October 10, 2025
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Two Injured and Pets Rescued in Apartment Fire Near Lake Bluff: A fire at the Forest Pointe Apartments on North Waukegan Road in unincorporated Lake Bluff resulted in injuries to two residents and displaced a family. Firefighters from multiple Lake County departments responded, rescuing a dog and other animals from the building. The incident caused significant, (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 10)
October 8, 2025
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Juvenile Critically Injured in Rollover Crash on Route 41 in Lake Bluff: A male juvenile sustained life-threatening injuries after his vehicle struck a median and rolled over near the intersection of Route 41 and Route 176 in Lake Bluff. The incident, which occurred Friday evening, led to an extended closure of Route 41 while emergency crews from multiple departments and (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 8)
October 4, 2025
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Waukegan Postal Worker Charged in Attempted Meeting With Undercover Agent Posing as: A Waukegan resident employed by the U.S. Postal Service faces felony and misdemeanor charges after allegedly arranging to meet someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl at a Lake Forest park. The individual, 38, was arrested following an undercover operation by law enforcement. Authorities say the (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 4)
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 21, 2025
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Amtrak Train Collides With Construction Equipment Near Lake Forest Station: An Amtrak train carrying passengers struck construction machinery near the Metra station at Everett Road and Waukegan Road in Lake Forest on Sunday afternoon. The operator of the equipment was hospitalized. Both the train and machinery sustained damage. Local fire and police departments responded to (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Sep 21)
September 18, 2025
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Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan to End Maternity Services in October: Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan will discontinue its labor, delivery, and neonatal care services starting October 28, citing ongoing financial losses and a decline in local birth rates. The hospital averages about one birth per day, which is below the threshold needed to sustain specialized 24 (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Sep 18)