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February 27, 2026
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Coroner Releases Names of Two Killed in Head-On Collision on Route 173 in Wadsworth: Authorities have identified Kelly Wooten, 51, and Jacklyn Bradley, 45, both from Stoughton, Wisconsin, as the two people killed in a head-on crash Thursday morning on Route 173 in Wadsworth. Investigators report that their sedan veered out of its lane and collided with a semi-truck, resulting in fatal blunt force injuries. The incident prompted an extended closure of Route 173 between Route 41 and North Kilbourne Road for several hours. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Newport Township Fire Protection District responded to the scene. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 27)
February 13, 2026
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Serious Injury in Three-Vehicle Crash Near Antioch on Hunt Club Road: A three-vehicle collision occurred Thursday evening at the intersection of Hunt Club Road and State Line Road in unincorporated Antioch, Lake County, leading to significant injuries for one driver. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Newport Fire Protection District responded to the scene around 5:15 p.m. and closed the roadway for several hours. Authorities reported that a Zion man was hospitalized after his vehicle collided with two others that were stopped in traffic. The incident is under investigation by local law enforcement. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 13)
December 21, 2025
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Red Light Violation Leads to Rollover Crash Injuring Two in Riverwoods: A three-car collision occurred at Lake Cook Road and Saunders Road in Riverwoods on Monday afternoon when a vehicle entered the intersection against a red light. The crash caused a Chevrolet Equinox, driven by a 34-year-old woman from Salem, Wisconsin, to overturn, leaving both her and a child passenger injured. Emergency responders transported the woman and child to the hospital. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 21)
November 26, 2025
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Firefighters Respond to House Fire with Live Ammunition Near Antioch: On Tuesday afternoon, firefighters in the Antioch area were called to a house fire on North Circle Drive. Upon arrival, crews encountered smoke, flames, and live ammunition discharging inside the single-story home. Despite the added hazard, no injuries were reported among firefighters or civilians, and no residents were present during the incident. Additional fire departments assisted due to limited water supply, ensuring the fire was brought under control safely. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Nov 26)
September 15, 2025
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Family Displaced After House Fire in Unincorporated Antioch: A house fire on North Gridley Road in unincorporated Antioch left a family without a home Sunday afternoon. The residents and their pets evacuated safely before firefighters from multiple departments arrived. The fire caused significant damage, rendering the house uninhabitable. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Sep 15)