Lee Filas
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Storms moving over suburbsJul 27, 2011 12:00 am - People should keep an eye on the skies today as small, isolated thunderstorms are expected to strike on and off throughout the day Wednesday. Brief but heavy rainfall w...
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Downstate man killed in Tri-State motorcycle crashJul 27, 2011 12:00 am - A 54-year-old man was killed Monday night when his motorcycle struck the center median on the Tri-State Tollway late Monday night, officials said. James Ewing, of downs...
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More rain's coming, but don't panic yetJul 26, 2011 12:00 am - Meteorologists said thunderstorms packing the potential to dump heavy rain is most likely headed to Illinois overnight Wednesday into Thursday. However, they said, the ...
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Grayslake landscaper shocked in lightning strikeJul 22, 2011 12:00 am - A landscape employee is resting at home after being shocked during a lightning strike early Friday, and one doctor said the victim is “very lucky” the outcome wasn’t wor...
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2 firefighters injured in Crystal Lake vacant home blazeJul 21, 2011 1:00 am - Two firefighters were injured while fighting a three-alarm fire at a vacant house in Crystal Lake Wednesday night, officials said. Firefighters were called to the 13...
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Waukegan man found dead in Menominee County, Wis.Jul 21, 2011 12:00 am - A 45-year-old Waukegan man was found dead after a two-day search on Legend Lake in Menominee County, Wisconsin, officials said. The body of Donald B. Keenan was found w...
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Lake County residents asked to report storm damageJul 21, 2011 12:00 am - Officials are asking Lake County residents to report property damage they suffered during last week's wicked thunderstorm. Local legislators issued a call Thursday for ...
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Suburbs under heat advisoryJul 20, 2011 12:00 am - Officials warn that temperatures could reach 100 degrees today with brutal humidity thanks to a heavy thunderstorm that blew through overnight. Meteorologists are warni...
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Round Lake Park man charged in crash that killed rival gang memberJul 20, 2011 12:00 am - A 20-year-old Round Lake Park man faces criminal charges for throwing a landscaping brick through the window of an SUV that triggered a crash and killed a rival gang mem...
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Controversial Fox Lake motel gets final warningJul 19, 2011 12:00 am - The Marina Motel has received its final warning: shape up or shut down. Fox Lake Police Chief Mike Behan said the controversial Route 12 motel has signed an agreement w...