McHenry Co. Sheriff investigates deadly Fox Lake hit-and-run
The victim hasn't been identified.
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McHenry Co. Sheriff investigates deadly Fox Lake hit-and-run
It happened near Wilmot and Paddock Drive early Monday morning. Investigators said a 39-year-old man was standing on the side of the road after his car got stuck in a ditch.
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Body of man reported missing last month found in Fox River in McHenry
A boater noticed a man's body in the water.
Body found in Fox River after man goes missing last month
McHenry police are also investigating the disappearance of Gustavo Guzman-Perez, 28, who has not been seen since Saturday, April 22.
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MISSING: Gustavo Guzman-Perez, 28, last seen Saturday
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Chicago Weather Alert: Winter Storm Warning for Lake, McHenry counties
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McHenry County-area schools close amid power outages, ice
As down trees, power outages and icy conditions cause issues Thursday morning in McHenry County some schools will be closed.
Ice, power outages causing several school closures in McHenry County
As down trees, power outages and icy conditions cause issues Thursday morning in McHenry County some schools will be closed.
Ice, freezing rain make for dangerous conditions in northwest suburbs
In Crystal Lake, power lines were drooping treacherously lower and lower as the ice weighed them down.
Ice makes for dangerous conditions in northwest suburbs
The rain started falling early Wednesday and had been a constant downpour – turning the shower into ice. CBS 2's Jermont Terry reports from Crystal Lake.
McHenry County drivers urged to be cautious amid icy conditions
That rain has been falling steadily all afternoon in McHenry County. So far, in Woodstock it hasn't transitioned into that hard falling freezing rain and because of that, the roadways are wet but, for the most part, haven't gotten that icy glaze yet.
McHenry County crews battle rain, possibly icy road conditions
A county agency said it have every salt truck out making continuous rounds in the county, treating 550 lane miles of roadway.
Lake, McHenry counties battle layer of ice
An ice storm warning has been in effect for McHenry County. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek was in Woodstock all afternoon monitoring conditions.
McHenry County crews battle rain, possible freezing conditions
An ice storm warning has been in effect for McHenry County. CBS 2's Jackie Kostek was in Woodstock all afternoon monitoring conditions.
Snow dampens bustle in Woodstock
McHenry County was expected to receive some of the highest forecasted precipitation in the Chicago area on Thursday. CBS 2's Sara Machi went out there and saw Illinois Department of Transportation, Woodstock and McHenry County plows out all day.
McHenry County road crews out in full force amid snowfall
Crews said they expected the snow earlier but a lot of people likely left for work with clear roads on Thursday.
Winter weather hits Lake, McHenry counties hardest
McHenry County was expected to receive some of the highest forecasted precipitation in the Chicago area on Thursday. CBS 2's Sara Machi went out there and saw Illinois Department of Transportation, Woodstock and McHenry County plows out all day.
McHenry County road crews out in full force in anticipation of wintery weather
McHenry County was expected to receive some of the highest forecasted precipitation in the Chicago area on Thursday. CBS 2's Sara Machi went out there and saw Illinois Department of Transportation, Woodstock and McHenry County plows out all day.
Illinois man sentenced to 5 years for possession with intent to deliver cocaine
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Kayaker hailed for rescuing sandhill crane in McHenry County
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McHenry Co. Sheriff's Office taking applications for deputies
To qualify you must be at least 21, have a high school diploma or GED and have a valid driver's license.
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