Authorities say multiple chickens died after a large chicken coop was engulfed in flames on a residential property near Lake Villa Tuesday morning. The Lake Villa Fire Protection District responded around 9:15 a.m. Tuesday to the 25100 block of West Dering Lane in unincorporated Lake Villa for a report of a structure fire. Lake Villa […]
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70 years in prison for man convicted of murder in Zion home invasion, shooting sparked by cash posted on social media
A judge sentenced a man to 70 years in prison for murder in a home invasion and triple shooting in Zion that was motivated by one of the victims posting online about winning a large settlement. The incident happened in the 2800 block of Edina Boulevard in Zion on February 16, 2018. Police found a […]
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Separate crashes involving vehicles hitting poles cause road closures in Zion, Beach Park
Two separate crashes involving vehicles hitting poles, sparking fires and bringing down power lines, caused road closures in Zion and Beach Park Thursday evening. The Zion Fire Rescue Department and Zion Police Department responded around 7:58 p.m. Thursday to the area of Lewis Avenue and Salem Boulevard for a vehicle crash. Fire officials said a […]
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Heavy police response sent after alarm activation prompts lockdown at high school in Algonquin
A heavy police response was sent to Jacobs High School in Algonquin for an alarm that prompted a hard lockdown Friday morning, officials said. The Algonquin Police Department said around 7:40 a.m. that a heavy police presence was in the area of Harry D. Jacobs High School, 2601 Bunker Hill Drive in Algonquin, for an […]
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Charges filed against alleged speeding, distracted driver that hit disabled car, killing former Vernon Hills man
Charges have been filed against a driver accused of speeding and being on his cell phone when he slammed into a broken-down car, killing a former Vernon Hills man in November. Julian Ramirez, 30, of Chicago, was charged with reckless homicide and aggravated use of an electronic communication device. The charges stem from a fatal […]
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Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan places dozens of workers on furlough amid continued funding issues
Dozens of employees have been furloughed at Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan as the hospital seeks emergency funding a year after it had its trauma center designation temporarily revoked. Vista Health System President and CEO Kevin M. Spiegel made the announcement to staff last week. Spiegel said American Healthcare Systems, the owner of Vista […]
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McHenry County sheriff says Illinois law restricting police from working with feds on immigration endangers community
The McHenry County sheriff has called out an Illinois law that prevents law enforcement from working with the feds on immigration matters, saying the law compromises the safety of the community. McHenry County Sheriff Robb Tadelman issued a statement on Thursday discussing the sheriff’s office when it comes to aiding federal agencies. The Illinois Trust […]
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5 staff members help save life of child who choked on food at Round Lake Park elementary school
Five “heroic” staff members sprang into action and helped save the life of a child who started choking on food during lunch at an elementary school in Round Lake Park. The Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District presented a lifesaver award and challenge coin on Monday to five “heroic staff members” of WJ Murphy Elementary […]
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Judge denies pre-trial release to felon who tried escaping from Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan
A judge denied pre-trial release to a felon who attempted to escape by running out of a Lake County courtroom in Waukegan, down seven flights of stairs, before being captured as he nearly exited the building. Allen V. Jefferson, 24, of North Chicago, appeared in Courtroom T-712 at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan on […]