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December 4, 2025
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Barrington Hills Home Rendered Uninhabitable by Kitchen Fire, Residents Displaced: A house on Old Sutton Road in Barrington Hills was left uninhabitable after a kitchen fire Tuesday evening, drawing assistance from nine area fire departments. Firefighters responded around 7:30 p.m. and found smoke coming from the single-story home before confirming active fire on the first floor. The incident prompted a Code 4 response, with crews working together to control and extinguish the blaze. Residents were displaced as a result, with damage leaving the home unsafe for occupancy. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Dec 4)
November 26, 2025
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High Winds Impact Lake and McHenry Counties as Snow is Forecast for the Weekend: Lake and McHenry counties are experiencing strong westerly winds as the National Weather Service monitors potentially hazardous weather conditions. Wind gusts have exceeded 50 mph in some areas, causing concerns ahead of the holiday weekend. Temperatures are expected to become significantly colder, with wind chills possibly reaching seven degrees below zero on Thursday. Snow is forecast to begin late Friday and continue through Saturday night, though exact accumulation remains uncertain. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Nov 26)
November 17, 2025
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Barrington Hills Barn Destroyed in Multi-Agency Fire Response on West Dundee Road: A large multi-story barn on the 100 block of West Dundee Road in Barrington Hills was completely destroyed by fire on Saturday afternoon. The blaze drew firefighters from several departments, who arrived within minutes to find the structure already fully involved. The barn, confirmed unoccupied at the time, was declared a total loss. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, and no injuries have been reported. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Nov 17)
October 29, 2025
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Elderly Pedestrian Critically Injured in Buffalo Grove Vehicle Collision: An 80-year-old woman sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by an SUV while walking near Dundee Road and Lake Boulevard in Buffalo Grove. Emergency responders transported her to the hospital, and local authorities are investigating the incident. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Oct 10)
September 26, 2025
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Funeral Arrangements Announced for Teen Killed in Buffalo Grove Motorcycle Crash: Funeral services are scheduled for an 18-year-old Wheeling resident who died after a motorcycle and pickup truck collided on Buffalo Grove Road near University Drive. The incident occurred on September 19, with local police and fire departments responding. The Cook County Medical Examiner identified (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Sep 26)
September 20, 2025
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Teen Motorcyclist Identified After Fatal Collision in Buffalo Grove: An 18-year-old from Wheeling was identified by the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office following a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a pickup truck in Buffalo Grove. The incident occurred Friday evening near Buffalo Grove Road and Flentie Lane. Emergency responders found the motorcyclist unun (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Sep 20)
September 15, 2025
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Three Charged in Series of Burglaries Targeting Lake County and Chicagoland Area: Three individuals face felony charges after authorities allege they participated in a burglary ring responsible for stealing over $500,000 from businesses across Lake, DuPage, Cook, and Will counties. The group reportedly targeted establishments such as bars, gas stations, and gaming parlors, with a (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Sep 15)
September 13, 2025
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Wheeling Man Arrested in Vernon Hills Scam Targeting Elderly Resident: Police in Vernon Hills have arrested a Wheeling resident after an elderly woman was defrauded of $27,000 by individuals posing as federal agents. The scam, which began in late July, involved fraudulent emails and phone calls that convinced the victim to deliver cash over two occasions. Authorities, (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Sep 13)