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Spring Grove woman charged with stealing $135K from her employer

A Spring Grove woman faces charges for allegedly stealing more than $135,000 from her employer in Gilberts, prosecutors said. Jennifer L. Bridgeman, 39, of the 27900 block of West Greenwood Avenue in unincorporated Spring Grove, was charged with six counts of felony forgery and two counts of felony theft. Kane County prosecutors said Bridgeman worked […]

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Police investigating after 39-year-old pedestrian struck by car in Vernon Hills

The Lake County Major Crash Assistance Team is investigating after a 39-year-old pedestrian was knocked unconscious after being struck by a car near a busy intersection Monday in Vernon Hills. The Vernon Hills Police Department and Countryside Fire Protection District responded around 6:44 p.m. Monday to Butterfield Road south of Route 60 for a report […]

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Gang member arrested after police find guns, drugs at North Chicago home

A North Chicago man, who is a documented street gang member, was arrested after police located drugs and guns inside his residence following an investigation, authorities said. Ruben A. Garcia, 30, of the 1200 block of Lincoln Street in North Chicago, was charged with armed habitual criminal, unlawful possession of a controlled substance with intent […]

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Almost 90 children attend Shop with a Sheriff event at Round Lake Beach Walmart

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office held its eighth annual ‘Shop with a Sheriff’ event on Tuesday taking almost 90 underprivileged children shopping for Christmas presents. The program benefited a total of 88 children by providing them an opportunity to shop for items such as winter coats, footwear, and Christmas presents with a uniformed member of […]