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1 Trapped in Fire at Home With 'Hoarder' Conditions / Fatal Crashes / Woodman's Plans Move Forward

Get caught up on tops news stories from the past week for Lake and McHenry counties.

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4 Lake Co. Gas Stations Cited for Selling Tobacco to Underage Customers

  • The Lake County Sheriff’s Office recently wrapped up tobacco compliance checks for 2016.

Serial Purse Thief Arrested in Crystal Lake

Find out what's happening in Crystal Lake-Caryfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • The woman is accused of stealing purses from carts at Jewel-Osco, Target and Walmart.

Woodman’s Commits to Building New Grocery Store in Lakemoor

  • The grocery store development has been in the works for three years.

1 Killed in Crash Near Huntley

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  • The crash on Route 20 in unincorporated Huntley killed a Woodstock man.

Coroner IDs Man Killed While Crossing Route 47

  • The accident happened Saturday night in unincorporated Woodstock.

Lake in the Hills Man Dies Following South Barrington Crash

  • Michael D. Billings died early Saturday at a suburban hospital.

1 Airlifted to Hospital After Becoming Trapped in House Fire

  • Fire crews faced “hoarder-like conditions” and a large volume of smoke and fire as they searched for the resident in the LITH home.

Village of Lake in the Hills Hosts Naughty & Nice Spaghetti Dinner

  • Guests ages 3 and under are free with a paying adult.

Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Trees in the Chicago Suburbs and Beyond

  • Use our list to find a Christmas tree farm within driving distance from the Chicago suburbs to select your perfect tree!

Zoos, Parks, Arboretums Flip the Switch on Holiday Lights Displays

  • Several popular lights displays are now up and running accross the suburbs.

Speeding 40 MPH Over Limit, DUI Arrests: Crystal Lake Blotter

  • A look at recent arrests made in Crystal Lake.

Algonquin Launches New, Mobile-Friendly Website

  • The new site for the village of Algonquin was developed with user-ease and services in mind.

LITH Police to Increase Enforcement Over Thanksgiving Holiday

  • Be sure to buckle up and chose a designated driver while celebrating the holiday.

Deadline Extended for Holiday Lights Recycling at Algonquin Ganek Municipal Center

  • The holiday lights can be dropped of between Nov. 21 and Jan. 19.

Prairie Ridge High School to Host Annual Ugly Sweater 5K

  • The third, annual Ugly Sweater 5K supports the Crystal Lake Food Pantry and takes place Saturday, Dec. 10.

Crystal Lake Home Damaged in Fire on Thanksgiving

  • The blaze at 221 Union Street caused $50,000 in damage.

Authorities Arrest McHenry Man Wanted for Armed Violence in Ingleside Basement

  • Craig S. Phillips was taken into custody on Friday.

New Gymnasium Opens at Copeland Manor School

  • Copeland Manor students will see the new school gymnasium for the first time during a special assembly at on Dec. 2.

Libertyville High School Announces DAR, SAR Good Citizen Award Recipients

  • Jenna El Ghatit and Christopher Haidvogel were awarded for their demonstration of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism.

LCDOT Holds Public Meeting Regarding Deerfield Road Corridor

  • The Lake County Division of Transportation will host a public information meeting on the Deerfield Rd Engineering and Environmental Study.

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