Good morning — here’s what you need to know across the far northern suburbs, from Crystal Lake to Libertyville and communities throughout Lake and McHenry counties.
A running roundup of top stories will be updated here throughout the day. Check back for the latest developments.
Seven people were taken to Advocate Condell Medical Center for injuries that are not considered life-threatening following a three-vehicle crash Tuesday night at Ferndale Street and northbound Route 41 in Gurnee. The crash happened when an SUV was attempting to turn left onto northbound Route 41 and was struck by a white Pontiac Grand Am.
Police are reminding drivers to use caution when merging or entering Route 41 and to make sure traffic is fully clear before pulling into the roadway. More:7 Injured In Three-Vehicle Rollover Crash In Lake County
Police are investigating a situation involving a Wauconda High School staff member who has been placed on administrative leave from the College of Lake County.
Wauconda Police say they are in the early stages of an investigation and are working with Wauconda High School and CLC. MORE: Police Investigate After H.S. Staff Member Placed On Leave From College Of Lake County
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and state officials have announced $31.8 million in forgivable loans for 95 licensed cannabis businesses across the state, including several in the far northern Illinois suburbs, through Round III of the Cannabis Social Equity Loan Program.
The funding is aimed at supporting craft growers, dispensaries, infusers, and transporters, with recipients selected based on social equity status, financial need, and operational readiness. MORE: Illinois Awards $31.8M In Cannabis Loans To 95 Businesses Across State
Skies are partly sunny across the far northern suburbs today with breezy conditions and seasonably mild temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s. Conditions remain dry through most of the day, though clouds increase late as a system approaches from the west. Rain chances return overnight into Friday, with the potential for scattered showers and a few stronger storms by the afternoon.
A Flood Warning remains in effect across portions of Lake and McHenry counties, including areas along the Fox River, Chain O' Lakes and Des Plaines River, due to ongoing high water from recent heavy rainfall. Minor to moderate flooding is expected to continue, with water levels already impacting low-lying roads, yards, and park areas in some communities.
The National Weather Service warns that river levels may remain elevated through the middle of next week, with additional rain potentially prolonging impacts.
Send them to us at amie.schaenzer@patch.com — or via text to 847-790-6417 — as we continue covering conditions across the far northern suburbs.
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