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Lake County Sheriff’s Office confirms announcement of new canine following death of Canine Dax

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Saturday that they will be announcing the addition of a new canine next week, which comes following the death of famed Canine Dax last year. The sheriff’s office said on social media Wednesday morning that “something special is on the horizon.” The social media post featured dog emojis. “In […]

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‘Entirely preventable’: Mother pleads guilty after child fatally overdoses on parent’s drugs near Richmond

A mother has pleaded guilty to manslaughter after she was charged with the murder of her child who overdosed on her drugs near Richmond, in what prosecutors said was “entirely preventable.” The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and Richmond Township Fire Protection District responded around 10:50 a.m. on January 3, 2024, to a call for a […]

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Zion man arrested after 120+ mph police pursuit travels from Kenosha County into Lake County

A Zion man was taken into custody after officials say he led deputies on a high-speed chase at 120+ mph from Kenosha County into Lake County Wednesday morning. The Kenosha County, Wisconsin Sheriff’s Department engaged in a vehicle pursuit around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday. Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department Public Information Officer Sgt. Colin Coultrip said a […]

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Ruse burglary crew steals $180,000 in proceeds during house burglary in Lake Zurich

Prosecutors say a crew, linked to numerous burglaries in the Chicago suburbs, stole $180,000 in proceeds while distracting a homeowner and burglarizing his Lake Zurich home. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Colleen McConnell said a homeowner in Lake Zurich called 911 around 2:40 p.m. on March 23, 2023, to report a residential burglary. The Lake […]