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Residents told to shelter in place after person shot, offender at large in Highland Park
A victim was rushed to the hospital after being shot on the border of Highland Park and Highwood, with the offender fleeing…
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Alleged gunman charged with murder after Round Lake Park man fatally shot in Round Lake Beach
Police have announced first-degree murder charges against a 26-year-old man who is accused of shooting a Round Lake Park man multiple times,…
Suspicious package shuts down gas station, prompts large police response in Libertyville
A suspicious package found unattended near gas pumps caused a gas station to be shut down and a large police response in…
Coroner releases identity of man who died after being shot multiple times by gunman in Round Lake Beach
The coroner has released the identity of a 31-year-old man who died after he was shot multiple times in Round Lake Beach…
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‘This park is unsafe’: 2 teens rescued from Lake Michigan by bystanders at Illinois Beach State Park near Zion
Two teens were hospitalized after they became distressed while swimming in Lake Michigan and were rescued by bystanders at Illinois Beach State Park near Zion Saturday, the second occurrence in just days. The Beach Park Fire Department and Illinois Department…
2 moped riders critically injured after crashing with sedan in Wadsworth
Two moped riders were rushed to the hospital with critical and life-threatening injuries after crashing with a sedan in Wadsworth Sunday afternoon, the sheriff said. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Newport Township Fire Protection District responded around 1:45 p.m.…
Suspect in custody after fatally shooting man, fleeing scene in Round Lake Beach
A suspect was arrested in southern Illinois early Monday morning after shooting a man and killing him in a Round Lake Beach neighborhood Sunday evening. The Round Lake Beach Police Department and Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District responded around…
Local artist completes series of ‘vibrant, meaningful’ murals inside Lake County’s juvenile detention center
A local artist created a series of vibrant murals inside Lake County’s juvenile detention center in Vernon Hills aimed to inspire and uplift children held in custody. 19th Judicial Circuit Court Chief Judge Daniel Shanes announced the completion of a series…
City to terminate agreement with developer after hotel project in downtown Woodstock falls through
A plan in the works for the past two years to build a hotel in downtown Woodstock has fallen through, with the mayor saying it is “not the outcome we hoped for,” due to financing issues. The City of Woodstock…
Honduran national charged with stealing woman’s car in Waukegan, recklessly driving at high speed as children played in area
A Honduran national was arrested after authorities say he stole a car, pushing the female driver away, in Waukegan and then drove recklessly at high speeds through a neighborhood where children were playing. The Waukegan Police Department responded around 7:20…
Round Lake Heights man charged after 120 mph pursuit through McHenry County ends in fiery crash
A Round Lake Heights man is facing a slew of felony charges after he allegedly led police on a pursuit that reached speeds of 120 mph through McHenry County and ended in a fiery crash in Wisconsin Saturday morning. A McHenry…
Police actively investigating after man in his 30s dies after being found stabbed in North Chicago
A 34-year-old man died after he was found stabbed in North Chicago and rushed to the hospital by paramedics just after midnight on Sunday, authorities said. The North Chicago Police Department and North Chicago Fire Department responded around 12:20 a.m.…
Sheriff’s deputies rescue 3 people celebrating bachelor party from water on Chain O’ Lakes in Lake County
Sheriff’s deputies rescued three swimmers in distress from the Chain O’ Lakes in Lake County “before tragedy struck” while they were celebrating a bachelor party Saturday afternoon. Lake County sheriff’s deputies were on patrol around 2:50 p.m. Saturday on Petite…
16 years in prison for drug dealer convicted of homicide after victim dies of fentanyl overdose in McHenry County
A judge sentenced a drug dealer to 16 years in prison for homicide for selling fentanyl-laced drugs to a 43-year-old man, causing his death at a motel near Marengo. Ladell D. Walker Sr., 48, of Elgin, was charged in November…
‘Kind heart’: Funeral services held for Spring Grove teen, recent Grant HS grad who died in high-speed crash in Richmond
Funeral services were held for an 18-year-old from Spring Grove, who was a recent Grant High School graduate known for his “kind heart and easy smile,” after he died in a high-speed fiery crash in Richmond. Richmond Police Chief Ciro…
Wanted suspect ‘trucked’ police officer like a ‘football player’ while resisting arrest at Scoop festival in Waukegan
A wanted suspect who was spotted by police attending the Scoop festival in Waukegan last weekend “trucked” a police officer “like a football player” while resisting arrest, prosecutors said. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Colleen McConnell said an officer was…
Suspect in custody after stolen vehicle leads police on 120 mph pursuit through McHenry County, ends in fiery crash
A suspect was taken into custody after a chase involving a stolen car, reaching speeds of 120 mph, that went through McHenry County and ended in Wisconsin with the car crashing early Saturday morning. A McHenry County Sheriff’s Office deputy…
Firefighters rescue dog, birds after fire sends flames erupting from house in Lake in the Hills
Firefighters rescued a dog and birds after a fire broke out and sent flames from a house, leaving the residents homeless, in Lake in the Hills Friday evening, fire officials said. The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District and…
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