A 74-year-old man who drove off the road into a cornfield in Fremont Township died of a rupture in his aorta, according to Lake County Coroner Dr. Howard Cooper. Sandro Montagnani, 74, of Adairville, Kentucky, died from complications of a hemorrhage due to an aortal pulmonary fistula rupture, Cooper said. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office […]

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Police officers rescue injured woman trapped in burning vehicle in Zion
Editor’s Note: The below video could be considered shocking or disturbing to the viewer. Viewer discretion is advised. Bodycam footage released shows Zion police officers rescuing an injured woman from her burning car after it crashed into a pole on Friday. The Zion Police Department and Zion Fire-Rescue Department responded around 11:30 p.m. Friday to […]
Apple products stolen in smash-and-grab burglary at Best Buy in Gurnee
Police are investigating after three males smashed a Best Buy door with a rock and stole Apple products from the retail store Monday in Gurnee. The Gurnee Police Department responded around 9:55 p.m. Monday to the Best Buy, 6525 Grand Avenue, for a report of a burglary. Gurnee Police Spokeswoman Shawn Gaylor said that police […]
Off-duty police officer shoots 22-year-old man in Waukegan
An off-duty police officer shot a 22-year-old man after authorities say the man almost struck the officer with a vehicle in a parking lot Monday evening in Waukegan. The Waukegan Police Department and Waukegan Fire Department responded around 5:50 p.m. Monday to the 2200 block of North Butrick Street for a report of a shooting. […]
3 hospitalized after being sickened by chemical reaction at Fox River Grove restaurant
A HazMat team responded and three people were hospitalized after cleaning chemicals were poured down a drain inside Brunch Cafe in Fox River Grove Monday afternoon. The Fox River Grove Fire Protection District responded around 12:10 p.m. Monday to the Brunch Cafe, 935 Route 22, for a report of a hazardous conditions call. Fox River […]
Man in critical condition after motorcycle crash in Ingleside
A 48-year-old Lake Villa man is in critical condition after police say he drove his motorcycle through a red light and struck an SUV in Ingleside Saturday afternoon. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District and Fox Lake Fire Protection District responded around 1:10 p.m. Saturday to Rollins Road and Wilson […]
Former president of Crystal Lake Baseball accused of stealing $25,000 in league funds
The former president of Crystal Lake Baseball has been charged after police say he stole approximately $25,000 in funds from the youth league. Joey S. Maurer, 44, of the 1400 block of Blue Heron Drive in Crystal Lake, was charged with theft greater than $10,000 and under $100,000. The Lake in the Hills Police Department […]
Man dies after driving car off roadway, striking tree in unincorporated Grayslake
A 74-year-old man died after he drove his SUV 100 feet off the roadway and struck a tree in Fremont Township near Grayslake Friday morning, police said. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District responded around 9:15 a.m. Friday to Route 60 and Blackhawk Trail in Fremont Township for a […]
Two charged after driving stolen car from Gurnee, burglarizing cars in Libertyville
Two men, one who was armed with a weapon, were arrested after police say they drove a car that was stolen from Gurnee and burglarized vehicles in Libertyville. Maurice J. Williams, 22, of the 2000 block of Georgetown Lane in Waukegan, was charged with possession of a stolen auto, two counts of burglary to auto, […]