Human Skull Found At Forest Preserve | Inmate Fight Sends 4 To Hospital

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.

Top News

• A fight broke out at the Lake County Jail in recent days, resulting in four inmates being sent to the hospital.
• A man found dead inside his Lake in the Hills home following a fire has been identified.
• High wind gusts on Monday, and the threat for severe weather, lead to road closures and some cancellations.
  • Portion Of Route 14 Closed Due To Downed Wires, Trees
  • Kane Co. Farm's Tulip Fest Closed Monday Due to Severe Weather
• Algonquin To Launch Inaugural Summer Festival At Spella Park In July
• Human Skull Found In Forest Preserve Prompts Investigation

Today's Weather, Flooding

Cloudy skies are in the forecast for the start of the day but the sun is expected to break through later on. A high in the lower 60s is in the forecast and wind gust as high as 25 mph are also possible. More rain showers are possible early Wednesday with a low of 46 degrees expected overnight.

Flood warnings for portions of the Fox River in northern Illinois, according to the National Weather Service. Moderate flooding is currently occurring and is expected to continue along stretches from Johnsburg downstream through areas including Algonquin and St. Charles.

• Flooding Photos: Fox River In East Dundee, Carpentersville

River levels were reported at 11.6 feet Monday evening and have been slowly receding in recent days. Officials warn that several low-lying neighborhoods, roads, and river trails remain threatened by high water, according to the National Weather Service.

At flood stage, which is 9.5 feet, multiple residential streets and public areas in communities like Algonquin, Elgin and East Dundee are at risk of impact. The forecast indicates a gradual decline in water levels, but the warning remains in effect until further notice.

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