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Driver killed in Beloit crash Friday morning
BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — Police say a driver was killed early Friday morning after the car rolled over and hit a tree. The Beloit Police Department is investigating the incident and would not identify the driver, who was pronounced dead at the scene in the 1200 block of Risher Street around 2:30 a.m. “We send […]
UPDATE: Suspect in custody for killing of Round Lake Beach teen hit by stray bullet
A suspect connected to the shooting death of a far north suburban teenage girl has been placed into police custody. Valeria Rodriguez was seated at her family’s dinner table in Round Lake Beach when a stray bullet entered the home and hit her.
5 injured, 1 seriously, in Antioch crash
UNINCORPORATED ANTIOCH, Ill. - Five people were injured, one seriously, in a multi-vehicle crash Thursday evening in unincorporated Antioch. The crash happened between five vehicles around 6 p.m. on Route 173 east of Route 45, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office. A Ford F-550 was hauling an excavator westbound...
Critical Injuries in Five-Vehicle Crash on Route 173 in Unincorporated Antioch
Antioch, IL (WLIP)–Lake County Sheriff’s Crash Investigators are investigating a Thursday afternoon five-vehicle crash that left one person critically injured. On July 25, 2024, at approximately 6:05 p.m., deputies responded to Route 173 east of Route 45 in unincorporated Antioch, Illinois, finding five vehicles involved in the incident.
K9, drone used to catch Janesville DUI suspect after police chase, crash
JANESVILLE, Wis. (WTVO) — Janesville Police have arrested a drunk driver who allegedly fled from police in a high-speed chase. According to police an officer was called to the area of Milton Avenue and Black Bridge Road around 12:16 a.m. for a complaint of a vehicle speeding and driving recklessly. When the officer located the […]
Lake County, IL – Antioch Crash: Ford Truck Causes Chain Reaction, Leaving One Critically Injured
Antioch, IL – A five-vehicle crash in unincorporated Antioch on Thursday critically injured one person and sent several others to the hospital. Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched at 6:05 p.m. to Route 173, where a Ford F-550, hauling an excavator, failed to slow for stopped traffic. The resulting collision involved a Nissan Versa, Volkswagen Atlas, Chevrolet Silverado, and a Kia K5.
Harvard’s Hannah Pearce to Debut at 2024 Paris Olympics with South Africa Team
Former Harvard field hockey standout Hannah Pearce '22 will represent South Africa in the 2024 Paris Olympics, debuting on July 28 against Australia at 6:45 a.m. EST in Pool B. Pearce has appeared for the South African national team 41 times in her career. She scored 25 goals, provided seven...
Illinois Fair Searching For Parent-Child Look-A-Like Contestants
If you think you look just like your mom or dad, you might want to enter this Look-A-Like contest at the Boone County Fair this August. I love these types of contests. I wish I could enter a Look-A-Like contest with my mom or dad, but I actually looked adopted - straight up don't resemble either of my parents. Okay, that's a lie. People say I look like my mom with my dad's complexion, but I couldn't pass as my mom's doppelgänger. That'd be cool, though!
Person of interest in custody after teen shot and killed in Round Lake Beach home
A 15-year-old girl was killed after she was hit by a stray bullet while inside a home in north suburban Round Lake Beach Wednesday night. A person of interest, who has not been identified, was taken into custody, police confirmed Friday morning. Police said a firearm was recovered during a search warrant.
Back-to-School Supply Drive
Stillman Bank is excited to announce that we are once again partnering with Remedies Renewing Lives and hosting a Back-to-School Supply Drive. The drive runs from Monday, July 22 through Friday, August 9, 2024. Remedies Renewing Lives is the only domestic violence shelter in Winnebago and Boone counties. Each year...
Sidewalk and streetlight improvement project beginning week of August 5
The construction work is scheduled to commence during the week of August 5 and is anticipated to be substantially completed by November, weather permitting. Throughout the construction period, some existing sidewalks and crosswalks will be temporarily closed. Additionally, in areas where parking needs to be restricted for construction, ‘No Parking’...
Beloit teens charged with attempted murder for April shooting
BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — Two teenagers, a 17-year-old and a 15-year-old, were charged with attempted first-degree intentional homicide for their part in an April 30th shooting in Beloit. Police said the shooting took place around 4:14 p.m. in the 1500 block of Porter Avenue. Later, authorities said they believed the shooting was not a random […]
Great Beach Reads Set in the Upper Midwest
Guest authored for At The Lake by EveryLibrary and the Lake Geneva Public Library. There’s nothing quite like reading on the beach on a beautiful day. It’s a great way to spend a day at the beach: you can relax, take in some fresh air and experience the magic of literature all at once. If you’re looking for a great book to throw in your beach tote this summer, we’ve put together a list of some of our favorite beach reads set in the Upper Midwest. Because what’s better than reading about this beautiful part of the country in the summer? Actually being here.
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