The Illinois State Police say they have rolled out a new online reporting system for residents to report suspected corruption so officials can “begin restoring the public’s trust in government.” The Illinois State Police (ISP) Special Investigations Unit (SIU) announced the initiative on Thursday. “The Illinois State Police Special Investigations Unit is dedicated to seeking […]
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National Weather Service says 1-2 inches of snow possible in Chicagoland area beginning Sunday
The National Weather Service says snow amounting to one to two inches is possible starting early Sunday morning in the Chicagoland area. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a hazardous weather outlook early Saturday morning for northeast and north-central Illinois. The outlook includes Lake, McHenry, Cook, Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, Lee, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, LaSalle, Kendall, […]
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Police investigating two separate burglaries where offenders forced entry to homes in Libertyville
Police are investigating two separate burglaries where offenders forced entry into residences and stole cash in the span of five days in Libertyville. The Libertyville Police Department received a report of a residential burglary that occurred in the evening hours of November 15. Unknown offenders forced entry into the home located in the 600 block […]
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‘Lives are needlessly lost’: State police remind motorists to buckle up, drive sober on Thanksgiving
State police are reminding motorists to buckle up and drive sober on Thanksgiving after 10 people were killed in crashes in Illinois last Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police said motorists will see hundreds of additional seat belt enforcement zones and other enforcement patrols. Officers will be looking for […]
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State police issue alert for elderly man considered endangered who went missing in Harvard
UPDATE: Police say the man has been returned home safely. The state police have issued an alert seeking the public’s help in locating an elderly man who went missing from his residence in Harvard Tuesday morning. The Illinois State Police issued an endangered missing person advisory for 83-year-old James C. Reeves early Wednesday. The Harvard […]
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Fire officials warn motorists about parking cars near leaves after fire engulfs vehicle in Mundelein
Fire officials have issued a warning to residents to be cautious when parking near leaves after a car became fully engulfed in flames in Mundelein Monday evening. The Mundelein Fire Department responded Monday evening to a report of a vehicle fire. Crews arrived to find the vehicle fully involved in flames. Leaves surrounding the vehicle […]
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Gurnee police canines Hawk and Leo to receive body armor donations from non-profit organization
Gurnee Police Department canines Hawk and Leo will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a donation from a non-profit organization sponsored by a private donor. The vests were donated by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Leah Beale.” The vests were sponsored by […]
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Fire breaks out in industrial dryer before being kept in check by staff at assisted living facility in Libertyville
Fire officials are hailing the quick response of staff for containing a fire at an assisted living facility in Libertyville after a fire alarm was activated. The Libertyville Fire Department said on Friday they responded to a fire alarm earlier this week at StoryPoint Libertyville, 901 Florsheim Drive. A fire began in an industrial dryer […]
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Police drone operators locate endangered 81-year-old man who went missing in Deer Park
Police drone operators successfully located an 81-year-old man who went missing on foot from an assisted living facility in Deer Park Monday afternoon. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said around 3 p.m. Monday they were searching for a missing person. The man, an 81-year-old considered endangered, went missing from the Deer Park Village Senior Living, […]