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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 12, 2025
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Annual 'Jeeps on the Run' Event Raises Over $40,000 for Lake County Toys for Tots: Despite heavy snowfall the night before, the 13th annual 'Jeeps on the Run' event in Lake County saw dedicated participants gather to support Toys for Tots. The event raised over $40,000 worth of toys for children in the area, with Jeep enthusiasts braving challenging weather conditions to donate. Founded in 2012, the event has grown significantly over the years and continues to have a notable impact within the local community. This year's turnout was reduced, but giving remained strong. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 12)
December 11, 2025
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Jury Convicts Man of Shooting Teen Employee During Shoplifting Incident in Waukegan: A Lake Villa resident, Kaleb S. Brown, was found guilty by a jury for shooting a 19-year-old Dollar General employee in the face during a shoplifting incident in Waukegan. The event took place on February 4, 2022, at the store on Grand Avenue. Brown was convicted of aggravated battery with a firearm following the confrontation when the employee tried to stop him from re-entering the store. The case involved responses from both Waukegan police and fire departments. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 11)
December 5, 2025
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Two Suspects Arrested in Series of Residential Burglaries Across Lake County: Authorities have arrested two men linked to a string of residential burglaries in Lake County, Illinois. Incidents took place in unincorporated Libertyville, unincorporated Gurnee, Lincolnshire, and Highland Park, with one suspect reportedly confronting residents while shouting about a fire. The investigation involved multiple law enforcement agencies, collecting surveillance footage to identify the individuals responsible. Both suspects are now in custody as the investigation continues. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 5)
November 29, 2025
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Lake and McHenry Counties Brace for Continued Heavy Snowfall After Storm: Lake and McHenry counties have experienced significant snowfall, with totals reaching up to 7 inches in some communities by early Saturday evening, according to the National Weather Service. Areas like McHenry, Woodstock, Wadsworth, and Antioch reported from 5 to 7 inches, while O'Hare International Airport recorded 3 inches. Over 1,100 flights were canceled at O'Hare, and hazardous road conditions have been reported as snow is expected to continue into Sunday morning. (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 17, 2025
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Attic Fire in Long Grove Multi-Unit Home Leaves One Unit Uninhabitable, No Injuries Reported: An attic fire erupted late Friday in a multi-unit residence in Long Grove, drawing a response from local firefighters. Crews arrived at the scene along Route 53 and found smoke, although flames became apparent only after they accessed the attic. Residents had already evacuated before emergency teams arrived, and no injuries were reported. The fire was contained quickly, but one unit was rendered uninhabitable, and investigators are still working to determine the cause. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Nov 1)
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 3, 2025
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School Bus Driver Cited After Head-On Collision in Lincolnshire: A school bus driver received a citation following a head-on crash with a work truck at Aptakisic Road and Industrial Drive in Lincolnshire. The incident occurred Wednesday morning and resulted in the truck driver being injured and trapped in the vehicle. Emergency crews from Long Grove and Lincolnsh (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 3)
October 2, 2025
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Driver Rescued After Head-On Collision With School Bus in Lincolnshire: Emergency crews responded to a head-on crash between a school bus and a work truck at Aptakisic Road and Industrial Drive in Lincolnshire on Wednesday morning. One driver was trapped and required extrication before being taken to the hospital. No children were on the bus at the time of the incident. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 2)
September 27, 2025
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Eight, including children, hospitalized after two-vehicle crash on I-94 near Bannockb: A collision involving two SUVs on southbound Interstate 94 near Bannockburn sent eight people, including children, to area hospitals Saturday morning. The incident, which occurred near Duffy Lane and south of Route 22, resulted in significant vehicle damage and temporary lane closures. Authorities, (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Sep 27)