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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)