A driver was found trapped and deceased in his SUV after crashing into a brick sign, causing significant damage, in Mundelein early Sunday morning, authorities said. The Mundelein Police Department and Mundelein Fire Department responded around 1:50 a.m. Sunday to the area of Chevy Chase Road and Hawley Street in Mundelein for a report of […]
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Honduran national living in Lake Villa accused of harboring missing child from Round Lake Beach, sexually abusing her
A Honduran national living in Lake Villa, who was previously deported, was arrested after prosecutors say he harbored a missing child from Round Lake Beach and then sexually abused her. Mateo Ramos-Zuniga, 22, of Lake Villa, was charged with six counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, a Class 2 felony, and harboring a runaway, a […]
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Probation for man who sold drugs to undercover officers multiple times near elementary school in Waukegan
A Waukegan man has been sentenced to probation after authorities said he was trafficking drugs in Lake County following an undercover operation where he sold drugs down the street from an elementary school. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Group (SIG) concluded an investigation in July 2025 that resulted in the arrest of Agustin […]
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‘Vile, hateful’: Anti-immigrant, pro-ICE and MAGA posters being placed throughout Lake County
Posters have appeared in the Waukegan, Zion and North Chicago area recently with pro-Trump and pro-ICE markings, along with shooting targets placed on aliens, as officials call it “vile” and “hateful.” U.S. Congressman Brad Schneider said he was “disgusted” by the “vile, hateful” posters being placed in Waukegan, Zion and North Chicago. He called it a […]
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Johnsburg woman accused of attacking witness in child sex crime case at McHenry County Courthouse in Woodstock
A Johnsburg woman was arrested after she allegedly attacked a witness in a child sexual assault case at the McHenry County Courthouse in Woodstock with the intent to harass her. Carmen H. Miramontes, 32, of Johnsburg, was charged with harassing a witness, a Class 2 felony, and aggravated battery in a public place, a Class […]
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Driver dies after fleeing from police, slamming truck into pole moments later in Round Lake Beach
A driver died after fleeing from police down Rollins Road in Round Lake Beach before slamming his pickup truck into a traffic light pole Saturday evening, officials said. The Round Lake Beach Police Department said a police officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle, a white pickup truck, around 8:40 p.m. Saturday. […]
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Woman injured after striking head on bridge while standing on boat traveling in Chain O’ Lakes near Antioch
A woman was injured after hitting her head on a bridge while standing on a boat that was traveling on the Chain O’ Lakes near Antioch, initially prompting a water rescue response Saturday evening. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Antioch Fire Department responded around 6:30 p.m. Saturday to the area of Captain’s Quarters, 38283 […]
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Suspect armed with knife allegedly attacks, robs Dollar General employee who was riding on scooter in Waukegan
A suspect who was armed with a knife and brass knuckles attacked and robbed a Dollar General employee who was riding on a scooter near his work in Waukegan, prosecutors said. The Waukegan Police Department responded around 9:30 p.m. on April 26 to the intersection of North Lewis Avenue and Golf Road near a Citgo […]
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Woman left injured, trapped after crashing into parked car, causing vehicle to roll over in Woodstock
A woman was injured and transported to the hospital after she crashed into a parked car, causing her vehicle to roll over and leave her trapped inside, in Woodstock Saturday morning. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District and Woodstock Police Department responded around 10:37 a.m. Saturday to the 1000 block of St. Johns Road in Woodstock for […]