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Walgreens: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Deerfield, Illinois · Deerfield

Walgreens: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot

58% Center coverage: 12 sources

DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) — DEERFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (WBA) on Thursday reported a loss of $175 million in its fiscal third quarter.See the Story

Michael Jordan's Former Highland Park Home Now Listed as 'Luxury Rental' on Airbnb

Michael Jordan · Highland Park

Michael Jordan's Former Highland Park Home Now Listed as 'Luxury Rental' on Airbnb

56% Center coverage: 9 sources

Michael Jordan's former Highland Park house is now listed as a "luxury rental" on Airbnb. The property is now known as "Champions Point."See the Story

Rosalind Franklin University Announces Doctor of Medical Science Degree

North Chicago · North Chicago

Rosalind Franklin University Announces Doctor of Medical Science Degree

87% Center coverage: 8 sources

New DMS Degree Elevates Physician Assistant Roles in Clinical Practice and Leadership See the Story

Highland Park reimagines Fourth of July events, as city hosts festival on eve of holiday

75% Center coverage: 4 sources

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. (WGN) — The city of Highland Park continues to reimagine its Fourth of July events, after the tragic mass shooting nearly three years ago that killed seven and left dozens more wounded. This year, the city will host events over two days, starting with a community festival on Thursday night, the eve of the Fourth of July holiday. Festivities get underway at 5:30 p.m., as the north suburb hosts a night filled with food, fun, an…Parade · Highland Park See the Story

Driver left injured, trapped in vehicle that rolled over following two-vehicle crash in Algonquin

Multiple fire departments respond after a rollover crash left a driver injured and trapped along Algonquin Road near Michard Way in Algonquin Sunday morning. | Photo Submitted to Lake and McHenry County Scanner One person was hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash that left a car rolled over and a driver trapped inside, completely shutting down Algonquin Road in Algonquin. The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District and Algonquin Po…CHP · Lake County See the Story

McHenry County Sheriff continues investigation into hit-and-run crash that killed 15-year-old teen near Crystal Lake

Open the article to view the coverage from Lake and McHenry County ScannerLake County, Illinois · Lake County Read Article

Motorcyclist in critical condition with life-threatening injuries following crash in Cary

File Photo – Cary Fire Protection District | Photo: CFPD A motorcyclist was flown in critical condition with life-threatening injuries following a single-vehicle crash in Cary late Thursday evening, authorities said. Lt. Tony Farina said the Cary Fire Protection District said emergency personnel were called to the intersection of South Spring Street and Cary Woods Drive at 10:42 p.m. Thursday for the single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. …Lake County, Illinois · Lake County Read Article

Barrington Hills man who threatened to kill and torture police officers during YouTube video ordered detained in jail

Joel A. Koskinen, 35, of Barrington Hills, is facing felony charges after allegedly posting videos on YouTube making threats toward the Barrington Hills Police Department. | Left: Screengrab; Right: Provided A Barrington Hills man who threatened to kill and torture Barrington Hills police officers during a rambling YouTube video has been ordered detained in McHenry County Jail, officials said. McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi Freese announc…YouTube · Lake County Read Article

Crystal Lake man sentenced to 36 years in prison for attempting to murder woman with hatchet, hammer

Mark Alex, 60, of Crystal Lake. A Crystal Lake man has been sentenced to thirty-six years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for attacking a woman with a hatchet and a hammer, leaving her seriously injured in what authorities called a “horrific” attack. Mark Alex, 60, was sentenced to two consecutive terms of 18 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections during a sentencing hearing Thursday in front of McHenry County Judge Mark Gerha…Lake County, Illinois · Lake County Read Article

One person suffers minor injuries during Buffalo Grove apartment fire

One person received minor injuries following a fire in a Buffalo Grove apartment complex at about 5:50 p.m. Wednesday, officials said. | Photo: Nick Rusin One person suffered minor injuries after a roof caught fire in an apartment complex in Buffalo Grove Wednesday evening, fire officials said. The Buffalo Grove Fire Department was dispatched to 9 Oak Creek Drive at about 5:50 p.m. Wednesday for a report of a structure fire, said Deputy Chief Sa…Lake County, Illinois · Lake County Read Article

Lake in the Hills teen suffers non-life-threatening injuries, cited, following crash while driving electric dirt bike in Huntley

Huntley Police are urging parents to protect children after a 15-year-old was injured riding an E Ride Pro-S electric off-highway dirt bike (pictured) on Route 47 in Huntley Wednesday night. | Photo submitted to Lake & McHenry County Scanner A 15-year-old male teen riding an electric dirt bike sustained non-life-threatening injuries following a crash with a vehicle on Route 47 in Huntley Wednesday night, police officials said. Huntley Police Dep…Lake County, Illinois · Lake County Read Article