The founder of Lake County Black Lives Matter has turned himself in to begin serving a 40-day jail sentence after the man took unauthorized photos during a court proceeding and posted them online. Clyde McLemore, 65, of Zion, attended a court hearing on the morning of April 25 at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan. […]
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Mother, school aide remembered as ‘giving and selfless person’ after being killed by reckless driver near Woodstock
A mother of three children and school aide is being remembered for her “heart-shaped smile” and being a selfless person after she was killed by a reckless driver in a triple fatal crash near Woodstock. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District, Woodstock Police Department and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 12:02 p.m. on October 27 to […]
Man found dead inside car in parking lot of convenience store in Highland Park
Police were conducting a death investigation after a man failed to return home and was found dead the next day in his car in the parking lot of a convenience store in Highland Park. The Highland Park Police Department and Highland Park Fire Department responded around 9:15 a.m. Saturday to Walgreens, 655 Elm Place, for […]
Construction worker flown to hospital after heavy steel beam falls onto him in Cary
A construction worker was flown to the hospital after he was left injured when a heavy steel beam fell onto him at a home under construction in Cary Wednesday morning. The Cary Fire Protection District responded around 8:15 a.m. Wednesday to the 300 block of Haber Road in Cary for a report of a traumatic […]
Fire investigators announce cause of fire that engulfed home, killing 3 family members in Zion
Fire investigators determined that discarded smoking materials likely caused a fire that engulfed a house in Zion, killing three family members who were inside last week. The Zion Police Department and Zion Fire and Rescue Department responded at 11:54 p.m. on October 29 to the 2900 block of Enoch Avenue in Zion for multiple 911 […]
No injuries after train hits car, leaving it severely damaged in North Chicago
All occupants of a car were uninjured after a train struck the car and left it severely damaged in North Chicago, halting Metra trains for almost two hours Tuesday evening. The North Chicago Police Department, North Chicago Fire Department and Metra Police Department responded around 5:20 p.m. Tuesday to the area of Sheridan Road and […]
Residents displaced after fire damages first floor of home in Buffalo Grove
A dryer caught on fire and damaged the first floor of a house in Buffalo Grove Monday afternoon, leaving the residents displaced, fire officials said. The Buffalo Grove Fire Department responded around 1:46 p.m. Monday to the 60 block of Park Avenue for a report of a dryer on fire. Fire companies arrived to find […]
Police investigating after Highland Park student reports ‘threatening,’ ‘concerning’ social media posts
Police were investigating after a student of Highland Park High School reported an individual who posted a photo of a replica gun and made concerning statements on social media. The City of Highland Park said they were notified Tuesday morning of concerning and recent social media posts from an individual. A Highland Park High School […]
‘Will never be forgotten’: Round Lake Beach Police Department mourns death of longtime police officer
The Round Lake Beach Police Department announced that a police commander, who served over 21 years with the department, suddenly died on Sunday while off-duty. The Round Lake Beach Police Department said Commander Christopher Cordes died suddenly at his home Sunday afternoon. “His commitment and dedication to this community will never be forgotten. Please keep […]