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Identity Released in Fatal Hit-and-Run of Waukegan Woman in Winthrop Harbor. The Lake County Coroner has identified Shanna White, a 50-year-old mother and grandmother from Waukegan, as the victim in a fatal hit-and-run incident in Winthrop Harbor. Emergency responders were called to the 1400 block of Sheridan Road late Thursday night, where White was found with severe injuries. An autopsy confirmed she died from multiple blunt force injuries sustained in the crash. Authorities continue to investigate as her family seeks information. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 28) Lake County Waukegan, IL Zion, IL

Woman Dies After Hit-and-Run Incident on Sheridan Road in Winthrop Harbor. Authorities in Winthrop Harbor are investigating a hit-and-run on Sheridan Road near 14th Street that resulted in the death of a woman late Thursday evening. Emergency responders arrived at the scene around 11:10 p.m. and found the victim in the roadway before transporting her to a hospital in Waukegan with critical injuries. The vehicle involved fled the scene prior to police arrival. Officials are asking for information from the public to assist with the ongoing investigation. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 27) Lake County Winthrop Harbor, IL Zion, IL Waukegan, IL

Wonder Lake House Fire Leaves Young Family Homeless and Pet Injured. A house fire on the 2000 block of Winterberry Trail in Wonder Lake displaced a recently married couple expecting a child. Multiple fire departments from Lake, McHenry, and Kenosha counties responded to the blaze, which was reported Saturday afternoon. The fire caused severe damage to the home and left the family's cat injured and trapped inside. Emergency crews were able to reach the scene within minutes, but the residence was left uninhabitable. (Source: Lake and McHenry County Scanner on Feb 24) Lake County Antioch, IL Cary, IL

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