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Structure Fire (Libertyville) Libertyville PD and Libertyville FD have been on scene of a structure fire in the 300 block of W Austin Ave. Initially was a smoke investigation call. The call was upgraded to a confirmed fire. Crews now reporting the fire is out.

Firefighters rescue elderly man after fire damages large house during thunderstorms in Lake Forest Firefighters rescued an elderly man after multiple fire departments were called to a fire that broke out on the roof of a house in Lake Forest during thunderstorms Friday morning.

Firefighters rescued an elderly man after multiple fire departments were called to a fire that broke out on the roof of a house in Lake Forest during thunderstorms Friday morning. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/07/f...

'Generous, helpful, full of joy': Friends, aviation community mourning pilot killed in Deerfield plane crash Friends are remembering the pilot and Illinois Civil Air Patrol volunteer who died in Wednesday evening's plane crash near Deerfield as a mechanically oriented man who would always lend a helping hand...

Friends are remembering the pilot and Illinois Civil Air Patrol volunteer who died in Wednesday evening’s plane crash near Deerfield as a mechanically oriented man who would always lend a helping hand to anyone. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/07/g...

2 hospitalized after freight train crashes into vehicle, causing heavy damage in Round Lake Park Two people were transported to the hospital after a car on Metra's Milwaukee District North line tracks was struck by a freight train, causing heavy damage in Round Lake Park Friday morning.

Two people were transported to the hospital after a car on Metra's Milwaukee District North line tracks was struck by a freight train, causing heavy damage in Round Lake Park Friday morning. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/07/2...

Man faces up to life in prison after jury convicts him of shooting victim during carjacking, firing shots at bystander in Waukegan A 24-year-old man could be sentenced to life in prison after a jury convicted him of shooting and severely injuring a victim, who was filling air in his car's tires, during a carjacking in Waukegan and...

A 24-year-old man could be sentenced to life in prison after a jury convicted him of shooting and severely injuring a victim, who was filling air in his car’s tires, during a carjacking in Waukegan and then shooting at a bystander. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/07/m...

Crash w/Injuries (Third Lake) Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Lake County Forest Preserves Ranger Police, and Gurnee FD on scene of a multi-vehicle crash with injuries at US-45 & Washington Street. Second ambulance requested.

Bomb squad called after suspicious package found next to utility hub, prompting road closure in Lake Bluff The bomb squad was called after a suspicious package was found near a utility hub, prompting Sheridan Road to be shut down in Lake Bluff, authorities said.

The bomb squad was called after a suspicious package was found near a utility hub, prompting Sheridan Road to be shut down in Lake Bluff, authorities said. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/07/b...

Probation for suspect who stomped on victim's face, leaving visible shoe imprint and victim in coma in McHenry A suspect has been sentenced to probation after he stomped on a victim so hard that it left a shoe imprint on the victim's face during a brutal attack outside a bar in McHenry, leaving the victim in a...

A suspect has been sentenced to probation after he stomped on a victim so hard that it left a shoe imprint on the victim's face during a brutal attack outside a bar in McHenry, leaving the victim in a coma. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/07/p...

Approximately 15 acres burn after embers from controlled burn start cornfield on fire near Hebron A brush fire quickly spread and burned approximately 15 acres of field after a controlled burn blew embers into the field near Hebron Monday afternoon, fire officials said.

A brush fire quickly spread and burned approximately 15 acres of field after a controlled burn blew embers into the field near Hebron Monday afternoon, fire officials said. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/06/a...

Employee hospitalized after fire causes significant damage to auto repair shop in Waukegan An employee was injured and transported to the hospital after authorities say a fire broke out in an auto repair shop and caused significant damage to the building in Waukegan.

An employee was injured and transported to the hospital after authorities say a fire broke out in an auto repair shop and caused significant damage to the building in Waukegan. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/06/e...

Daughter of Waukegan grandmother fatally struck by hit-and-run vehicle in Winthrop Harbor offers $5K reward, asks suspect to come forward The daughter of a Waukegan mother and grandmother who was fatally struck by a hit-and-run vehicle in Winthrop Harbor said her family is "hurting and devastated" and is asking the suspect to come forward.

The daughter of a Waukegan mother and grandmother who was fatally struck by a hit-and-run vehicle in Winthrop Harbor said her family is “hurting and devastated” and is asking the suspect to come forward. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/06/d...

Coroner identifies man who died after being found unresponsive following possible medical-related crash near Antioch The coroner has released the identity of a 52-year-old man who was found unresponsive and died after crashing his minivan off the road into a rock near Antioch Sunday.

The coroner has released the identity of a 52-year-old man who was found unresponsive and died after crashing his minivan off the road into a rock near Antioch Sunday. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/06/c...

Alleged drug dealer charged in homicide of 33-year-old woman found dead in Zion home from overdose Police have arrested an alleged drug dealer on drug-induced homicide charges after a 33-year-old woman, described as a "loving spirit," was found dead in her Zion home from an overdose.

Police have arrested an alleged drug dealer on drug-induced homicide charges after a 33-year-old woman, described as a "loving spirit," was found dead in her Zion home from an overdose. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/06/a...

'Lucky Day Lotto' ticket worth $500,000 sold at grocery store in Lakemoor, officials say The Illinois Lottery announced that a winning ticket worth $500,000 was sold in Thursday evening's "Lucky Day Lotto" drawing at the Woodman's Food Market in Lakemoor.

The Illinois Lottery announced that a winning ticket worth $500,000 was sold in Thursday evening’s “Lucky Day Lotto” drawing at the Woodman’s Food Market in Lakemoor. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/06/l...

Black Lives Matter Lake County founder says he will resign after being caught on video physically fighting female worker The founder of Black Lives Matter Lake County says he will resign after being caught on video engaging in a physical fight at his Waukegan office with a female worker who alleges he mishandled organization...

The founder of Black Lives Matter Lake County says he will resign after being caught on video engaging in a physical fight at his Waukegan office with a female worker who alleges he mishandled organization funds. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/06/b...

Firefighters quickly extinguish fire caused by smoking materials before it could seriously damage Lake in the Hills home Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a fire that was caused by smoking materials before it could seriously damage a house in Lake in the Hills, fire officials said.

Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a fire that was caused by smoking materials before it could seriously damage a house in Lake in the Hills, fire officials said. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/05/f...

Former college sports staff member arrested after search at Vernon Hills home leads to child sexual abuse material A former college sports staffer and Libertyville High School grad was arrested after investigators say they found him distributing child sexual abuse material following a search warrant in Vernon Hills...

A former college sports staffer and Libertyville High School grad was arrested after investigators say they found him distributing child sexual abuse material following a search warrant in Vernon Hills Wednesday. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/05/f...

2 hospitalized after driver slams into broken-down car that was parked on shoulder of Route 22 in Lake Zurich Two people were hospitalized after a driver slammed their car into a vehicle that was broken down on the shoulder of Route 22, shutting down the roadway in Lake Zurich, police said.

Two people were hospitalized after a driver slammed their car into a vehicle that was broken down on the shoulder of Route 22, shutting down the roadway in Lake Zurich, police said. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/05/2...

President of aviation club identified as pilot who died after crashing plane into townhome, yard near Deerfield The president of an airplane club has been publicly identified as the pilot who died after he crashed his plane into a townhouse and yard in unincorporated Deerfield Wednesday evening.

JUST IN: The president of an airplane club has been publicly identified as the pilot who died after he crashed his plane into a townhouse and yard in unincorporated Deerfield Wednesday evening. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/05/p...

DHS secretary ousted by Trump after U.S. congressmen representing Lake, McHenry counties file to impeach her President Donald Trump is replacing the DHS secretary after multiple U.S. congressmen who represent parts of Lake and McHenry counties filed articles of impeachment against her over her immigration operations.

President Donald Trump is replacing the DHS secretary after multiple U.S. congressmen who represent parts of Lake and McHenry counties filed articles of impeachment against her over her immigration operations. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/05/d...

Wanted man arrested after striking squad car, leading police on reckless chase with toddler in car in Richmond A wanted man was arrested after he allegedly led police on a pursuit, struck a squad car and drove into oncoming traffic while a toddler was in the car in Richmond before crashing into a house Tuesday...

A wanted man was arrested after he allegedly led police on a pursuit, struck a squad car and drove into oncoming traffic while a toddler was in the car in Richmond before crashing into a house Tuesday evening. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/05/w...

Pilot killed after crashing plane into townhome, backyard near Deerfield during landing approach A pilot was killed after they crashed their plane into a townhouse and yard in unincorporated Deerfield Wednesday evening while making a landing approach for Chicago Executive Airport.

BREAKING: A pilot was killed after they crashed their plane into a townhouse and yard in unincorporated Deerfield Wednesday evening while making a landing approach for Chicago Executive Airport. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/05/p...

Two-car crash leaves both vehicles heavily damaged, sends 5 people to hospital in North Chicago Police say they are investigating after a two-vehicle crash that left both cars heavily damaged and five people hospitalized in North Chicago Monday evening.

Police say they are investigating after a two-vehicle crash that left both cars heavily damaged and five people hospitalized in North Chicago Monday evening. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/04/t...

Police officer charged in McHenry County, other counties with felonies following state police investigation State police have announced the arrest of a Rockford police officer who has been charged in McHenry County and other counties with numerous felony offenses.

State police have announced the arrest of a Rockford police officer who has been charged in McHenry County and other counties with numerous felony offenses. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/04/p...

Young child flown to hospital with apparent serious injuries following long fall at rock climbing gym in Crystal Lake A young child was flown to the hospital after falling approximately 15 feet at a rock climbing gym in Crystal Lake and suffering apparent serious injuries, fire officials said. The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue...

A young child was flown to the hospital after falling approximately 15 feet at a rock climbing gym in Crystal Lake and suffering apparent serious injuries, fire officials said. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/04/y...

Prosecutors say Fox Lake man admitted to fatally stabbing Fox Lake woman with 2 knives, wrapping her body, dumping it at hotel Prosecutors say a Fox Lake man admitted to fatally stabbing his girlfriend from Fox Lake with two knives before wrapping her body up, throwing it down the stairs and dumping it next to a dumpster at a...

Prosecutors say a Fox Lake man admitted to fatally stabbing his girlfriend from Fox Lake with two knives before wrapping her body up, throwing it down the stairs and dumping it next to a dumpster at a Cook County hotel. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/04/p...

Supplier blamed with causing $320K in damage to 2 dozen Village of Lake in the Hills vehicles in fuel mishap A fuel supplier is being blamed with causing $320,000 in damage to two dozen Village of Lake in the Hills Public Works trucks after the village said the supplier filled a storage tank with the wrong type...

A fuel supplier is being blamed with causing $320,000 in damage to two dozen Village of Lake in the Hills Public Works trucks after the village said the supplier filled a storage tank with the wrong type of fuel. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/04/s...

Family raising money for funeral expenses after couple killed in head-on crash with semi-truck in Wadsworth A family is raising money for funeral expenses after a man and a woman, who were partners, both died when their car collided head-on into a semi-truck on Route 173 in Wadsworth last week.

A family is raising money for funeral expenses after a man and a woman, who were partners, both died when their car collided head-on into a semi-truck on Route 173 in Wadsworth last week. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/04/f...

'Dominic the donkey' fatally struck by train after escaping in Bull Valley, spotted running around Woodstock A search has ended after a donkey that escaped from its owner in Bull Valley and was spotted running around the Woodstock area on Sunday was fatally struck by a Metra train.

SAD UPDATE: A search has ended after a donkey that escaped from its owner in Bull Valley and was spotted running around the Woodstock area on Sunday was fatally struck by a Metra train. www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/03/04/d...

House Fire (Gages Lake) Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Gurnee FD, and automatic aid departments on scene of an attic fire at a home in the 17500 block of W Woodland Dr. A working still alarm has been requested for additional units.