A law enforcement task force captured a homicide suspect and also arrested a second man who had a loaded gun and tried to run from officers at a gas station in Waukegan. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Nicholas Shepherd said the North Regional Major Crimes Task Force (NORTAF) was conducting surveillance of a homicide suspect […]
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Cat rescued, multiple businesses damaged after heavy flames erupt from restaurant in Buffalo Grove strip mall
A cat was rescued and multiple businesses were damaged after a fire gutted a restaurant in a strip mall in Buffalo Grove early Friday morning, prompting a large fire department response. The Buffalo Grove Fire Department and Buffalo Grove Police Department responded around 1:45 a.m. Friday to Country Court Shopping Center, 131 West Dundee Road, […]
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2 hospitalized after sedan turns in front of SUV, causing head-on crash near Six Flags in Gurnee
Two people were transported to the hospital after a sedan turned left in front of an SUV, causing a head-on crash that partially shut down a busy intersection near Six Flags in Gurnee. The Gurnee Police Department and Gurnee Fire Department responded around 6:42 a.m. on August 27 to Route 21 and Washington Street for […]
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Gurnee man charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting ‘unprovoked’ at car, narrowly missing driver in Park City
A Gurnee man is facing attempted murder charges after prosecutors say he fired a gun at a vehicle in Park City, narrowly missing the driver, in what a judge called an “unprovoked random attack.” Kaveal C. Butler, 36, of Gurnee, was charged with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm and possession of a […]
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‘An urgent alert’: Police warn residents about ‘highly dangerous’ batch of drugs linked to multiple deaths in Zion
Police issued an “urgent alert” warning residents in the Zion area about a “highly dangerous” batch of illegal drugs circulating that are suspected to be linked to three overdose deaths this week. The Zion Police Department issued the alert on Thursday evening regarding a highly dangerous batch of illicit drugs circulating in Zion and possibly […]
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Deerfield family heartbroken after death of dog who was forgotten all day in doggy daycare’s hot van
A Deerfield family is heartbroken after the death of their black Labrador Retriever who was forgotten inside a sweltering hot van Wednesday at a doggy daycare amid 100-degree heat. The Wheeling Police Department said it received a complaint around 6:35 p.m. Wednesday about an animal neglect incident. Police officials said the complainant reported that a […]
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Zion mother arrested for possessing child sex abuse material, admitting to looking for ‘freaky stuff’
Investigators arrested a Zion mother, who lives with multiple children, after they said she was found possessing explicit videos of kids being sexually abused and admitted to looking online for “freaky stuff.” Lake County Sheriff’s Office cybercrime detectives initiated an investigation after they became aware that images and videos of child sexual abuse were being […]
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Young child flown to hospital in critical condition after being hit by car in North Chicago
A young child was flown to the hospital in critical condition with life-threatening injuries after they were hit by a car while reportedly riding a bicycle in North Chicago Thursday afternoon. The North Chicago Fire Department and North Chicago Police Department responded around 3:30 p.m. Thursday to the area of 20th Street and Honore Avenue […]
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Adult male dies after being hit by Metra train on Milwaukee District North line in Lake Forest
A man suffered severe injuries and died after being hit by a Metra train on the Milwaukee District North line in Lake Forest early Friday morning, authorities said. The Lake Forest Police Department and Lake Forest Fire Department responded around 12:20 a.m. Friday to the area of Waukegan Road and Old Mill Road in Lake […]