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Huntley Police Recover Stolen Vehicle and Methamphetamine, Arrest Chicago Man. Huntley police arrested a 42-year-old Chicago resident on Wednesday afternoon after stopping a stolen vehicle on Route 47 near Huntley Crossings. During the traffic stop, officers found drug paraphernalia and over 275 grams of methamphetamine in the car. The driver, identified as Robert William Mitchell, was taken into custody and faces charges related to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute. Authorities highlighted the role of patrol efforts in the incident. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 27) Lake County Huntley, IL Chicago, IL Schaumburg, IL
One Woman Killed, Another Critically Injured in I-90 Crash Near Huntley. A 21-year-old woman died and another person sustained critical injuries following a collision with a semi-truck on Interstate 90 west of Route 47 near Huntley early Thursday morning. Emergency crews from the Huntley Fire Protection District responded to the scene at around 4:30 a.m. and found both vehicles, including a heavily damaged Chevrolet Malibu, off the roadway. Both occupants of the sedan required extrication and were taken to a nearby hospital. Illinois State Police are continuing to investigate the incident. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 27) Lake County Huntley, IL Libertyville, IL
Two Critically Injured in Crash Shutting Down Interstate 90 Near Huntley. Two people suffered life-threatening injuries in a collision involving a semi-truck and a Chevrolet Malibu on Interstate 90 westbound near Route 47 by Huntley. Emergency responders were called around 4:30 a.m., and both victims required minor extrication from the damaged sedan. One individual was airlifted while the other was transported by ambulance to Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital. The incident closed I-90 for several hours while authorities responded and investigated. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 26) Lake County Huntley, IL Libertyville, IL
Huntley House Sustains Major Damage After Fire, Residents Alerted by Bystander. A house in the 10600 block of Kathleen Avenue in Huntley suffered significant damage after a fire broke out on Monday evening. A passerby helped evacuate the residents before firefighters from the Huntley Fire Protection District arrived. Crews responded quickly and contained the flames within about 15 minutes, but the incident left the residents displaced. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fire. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 24) Lake County Huntley, IL
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Trail Blazers Top Bulls 121-112 at United Center. The Portland Trail Blazers outscored the Chicago Bulls to secure a 121-112 win at United Center. Both teams kept the game competitive, but Portland pulled away in the final quarter. The matchup drew a crowd of 18,516 fans. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 26) Chicago Bulls Portland Trail Blazers
Cubs Defeat Guardians 8-6 at Sloan Park. Chicago topped Cleveland 8-6 at Sloan Park, overcoming a late push from the Guardians. Dansby Swanson went 2-for-3 with a home run and drove in three runs, while Jonah Advincula added a perfect 2-for-2 day with a double and three RBI. The game drew 11,217 fans in attendance. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 26) Chicago Cubs Cleveland Guardians
White Sox Defeat Rangers 3-1 at Camelback Ranch – Glendale. The Chicago White Sox earned a 3-1 win over the Texas Rangers at Camelback Ranch. LaMonte Wade Jr. powered the offense with a home run and two RBIs, while Cameron Cauley led the Rangers with two doubles and an RBI. Attendance for the game was 2,928. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 26) Chicago White Sox Texas Rangers
Predators Defeat Blackhawks 4-2 at Bridgestone Arena. The Nashville Predators secured a 4-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks at Bridgestone Arena. The Predators held off a late push from Chicago to maintain their lead. The game drew a crowd of 17,224 fans. (Source: Townsquare Times on Feb 26) Chicago Blackhawks Nashville Predators