An Antioch man, who is a convicted felon, was found guilty by a jury on charges that he was found with a large amount of drugs and then tried hiding a gun in the back of a squad after his arrest in McHenry. John T. Boland, 39, of Antioch, was charged in May 2024 with […]
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5 residents homeless after separate fires leave house damaged, apartment building total loss in Waukegan
Five residents were left homeless after separate fires that damaged a house and left an apartment building a total loss in less than 24 hours in Waukegan, fire officials said. The Waukegan Fire Department responded around 1 p.m. Tuesday to the 300 block of Liberty Street in Waukegan for a report of a structure fire. […]
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Woman accused of trying to murder former boyfriend by running him over, seriously injuring him in Waukegan
Prosecutors say a woman tried to murder her former boyfriend by intentionally running him over on Belvidere Road in Waukegan, leaving him unresponsive as she fled the scene Monday evening. Esmeralda Ramirez, 19, of Waukegan, was charged with attempted first-degree murder, three counts of aggravated battery of a peace officer, aggravated battery with a deadly […]
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Woodstock man on pre-trial release for Algonquin Walmart attack on child arrested for threatening to kill man, infant
A Woodstock man on pre-trial release for attacking a child at the Walmart in Algonquin has been arrested after allegedly threatening to kill a man and an infant while taking photos of himself holding a rifle. Keon A. Harris, 19, of Woodstock, was charged on Saturday with phone harassment and disorderly conduct, both misdemeanors. A […]
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Lawmakers propose ‘MARIN’s Law’ to require pedestrian train gates near schools in honor of Barrington student fatally struck by train
A lawmaker has filed a bill called “MARIN’s Law” to mandate pedestrian gate crossings near schools in honor of a Barrington High School student fatally struck by a Metra train. Illinois State Representative Nabeela Syed filed House Bill 4543 in the Illinois General Assembly on Thursday. The bill is also known as MARIN’s Law — […]
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‘Extremely unsettling’: Bomb threat voicemail left at Deerfield High School, prompting canine search
School officials say a bomb threat was left by voicemail message targeting Deerfield High School, prompting a police response and canine search of the building. Township High School District 113 Superintendent Dr. Chala Holland sent a letter to families, staff and students about the incident, which began Monday morning. The Deerfield High School, located at […]
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Driver in custody after hitting pedestrian, leaving him seriously injured before fleeing scene in Waukegan
A suspect was taken into custody after hitting a pedestrian, leaving him not breathing with serious injuries, and fleeing the scene on Belvidere Road in Waukegan Monday evening. The Waukegan Police Department and Waukegan Fire Department responded before 7 p.m. Monday to the area of Belvidere Road and Dilger Avenue for a report of a […]
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At least 1 arrested after federal immigration agents spotted in Waukegan
At least one person has been arrested after a local organization and witnesses said they spotted federal immigration agents in Waukegan Tuesday morning. The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) said its Rapid Response Network confirmed the presence of federal agents in Waukegan on Tuesday. The agents were spotted around 7 a.m. Tuesday […]
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Man in his 20s, active duty member of Military dies after suffering severe injuries in crash in Waukegan
A man in his 20s, who was an active duty member of the U.S. Military, died after he suffered severe injuries when his car drove off the roadway in Waukegan Monday evening. The Waukegan Police Department and Waukegan Fire Department responded around 6:31 p.m. Monday to the 1100 block of South Lewis Avenue in Waukegan […]