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March 26, 2026

Teen Suffers Major Burns After Attempt to Toss Firework From Moving Car in Lakemoor: A teenage boy sustained significant burn injuries after a firework ignited inside a moving vehicle in Lakemoor. Authorities say the teen attempted to throw the lit firework out the window, but it instead set the pickup truck on fire near Darrell Road and Wagon Trail Road. The blaze completely destroyed the vehicle, and the teen was airlifted to a hospital for treatment. Fire and police crews responded promptly to the incident on Sunday evening. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Mar 26)

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Teenager Airlifted After Pickup Truck Fire in Lakemoor Causes Severe Injuries: A teenage boy was seriously injured in a pickup truck fire near Darrell Road and Wagon Trail Road in Lakemoor, close to Heritage Community Park, on Sunday evening. Emergency crews responded to the scene around 9:30 p.m. and found the vehicle fully engulfed in flames. The teen sustained severe burns and was airlifted to the hospital for medical treatment. Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the fire. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Mar 23)

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Young Boy Returns to School After Lawn Mower Accident Near Cary: Cohen Liggett, age 4, was severely injured in a lawn mower accident on August 30, 2025, in unincorporated Cary, Illinois. Emergency responders from the Cary Fire Protection District and Lake County Sheriff's Office arrived quickly following a traumatic injury report. Cohen underwent a rotationplasty procedure and has since made significant progress, returning to school with a prosthetic leg. His recovery marks a notable milestone for his family and community. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 25)

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Child Airlifted After Being Struck by SUV in Waukegan: A 9-year-old girl was transported by helicopter to a hospital after being hit by an SUV while crossing South Jackson Street in Waukegan. Emergency responders arrived at the scene Saturday evening, where the child was found on the sidewalk and treated by paramedics. Authorities are investigating the (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 3)

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Waukegan Teen Identified After Fatal Motorcycle Crash on I-294 in Franklin Park: An 18-year-old from Waukegan, a recent Warren Township High School graduate, was identified as the victim in a fatal three-vehicle collision on Interstate 294 near Wolf Road in Franklin Park. The incident involved a motorcycle, a van, and a semi-truck. Illinois State Police are investigating the ex (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 20)

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Gurnee Teen Dies in Multi-Vehicle Crash on I-294 Near O'Hare Airport: An 18-year-old from Gurnee was killed after being ejected from his motorcycle during a collision involving a van and a semi-truck on Interstate 294 near Wolfe Road in Franklin Park. Illinois State Police reported the incident occurred in heavy traffic, with the motorcyclist struck after losing lane. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 18)

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