A toddler was among three people hospitalized after a multiple-vehicle crash caused heavy traffic backups on Interstate 94 near Waukegan Wednesday evening, authorities said. The Gurnee Fire Department, Libertyville Fire Department and Illinois State Police responded around 4:10 p.m. Wednesday to Interstate 94 near milepost 12.5 in Waukegan for a vehicle crash with injuries. Emergency […]
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Driver charged with reckless homicide after man dies in crash where his car became engulfed in flames in North Chicago
A Round Lake man has been charged with reckless homicide after a crash that left a 33-year-old man, described as someone who “loved his family fiercely,” dead and his car engulfed in flames in North Chicago. The North Chicago Police Department and North Chicago Fire Department responded around 12:05 p.m. on September 21 to the […]
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‘Made a significant mark on the world’: Funeral services being held for U.S. Navy Seaman who died in Waukegan crash
Funeral services are being held for a 22-year-old U.S. Navy Seaman who died after he was impaled by a fence post in a crash in Waukegan, as his family says he was a “fine young man who honored his country.” The Waukegan Police Department and Waukegan Fire Department responded around 6:31 p.m. on January 26 […]
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Firefighters extricate injured driver from car that went into pond after crash causes heavy damage in Huntley
Firefighters extricated a driver who drove partially into a pond during a crash that caused heavy damage and sent two women to the hospital in Huntley Thursday morning. The Huntley Fire Protection District and Huntley Police Department responded around 9:45 a.m. Thursday to the area of River Park Drive and Del Webb Boulevard in Huntley […]
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Appeals court sides with judge who dismissed charges against Waukegan city clerk, saying prosecutors presented deceptive evidence
An appeals court has rejected an appeal brought by prosecutors after a judge dismissed felony charges against Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly, saying prosecutors presented deceptive and inaccurate evidence. Kilkelly was charged by a Lake County grand jury on March 13, 2024, in a 15-count indictment. Kilkelly faced charges of official misconduct and misapplication of […]
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Huntley man arrested for distributing child sex abuse material after investigation prompts heavy police activity
Police have announced the arrest of a Huntley man who allegedly distributed child sexual abuse material online following an investigation that prompted heavy police activity in a Huntley subdivision Wednesday. The Huntley Police Department announced the arrest of John T. Ruffalo, 20, of Huntley, on Thursday morning and said he is facing 17 counts of […]
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Large brush pile catches on fire, causes shed to burn down at farm outside of Huntley
Fire officials say a large brush pile caught on fire and spread to a shed, burning it down, at Lincoln Farmstead near Huntley Wednesday morning. The Huntley Fire Protection District responded around 11:47 a.m. Wednesday to Lincoln Farmstead, 8401 North Route 47 in unincorporated Huntley, for a report of a brush fire. The property owner […]
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Honduran national living in Waukegan facing federal charges for trafficking illegal immigrants into forced labor
A Honduran national living in Waukegan is facing federal charges for trafficking multiple illegal immigrants to the United States and allegedly forcing them to perform labor for his financial gain. Fredy Hernandez, 46, of Waukegan, was charged with four counts of bringing illegal aliens to the United States for commercial advantage, four counts of harboring […]
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Construction crew strikes natural gas main, prompting evacuations in downtown Crystal Lake
A construction crew punctured a natural gas main, prompting evacuations and traffic closures in downtown Crystal Lake Wednesday morning, fire officials said. The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department and Crystal Lake Police Department responded around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday to the area of Main Street and East Crystal Lake Avenue. Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Deputy Chief […]