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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.
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- 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.
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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.
- 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.
- 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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