A man was arrested after prosecutors say he called 911 while on a Metra train near Highland Park to falsely report a bomb on the train, which prompted an evacuation. Daniel C. Borowski, 67, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, was charged with two counts of giving a false bomb threat, false alarm to 911 and obstructing a […]
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Child critically injured in carnival accident in Antioch released from hospital as local businesses fundraise money
The young boy who was critically injured after being thrown from a carnival ride in Antioch has been released from the hospital and local businesses are coming together to raise money for him. The Village of Antioch said Wednesday they are collaborating with the local business community to offer support to 10-year-old Huntley Daniels. Various […]
Driver remains hospitalized, building deemed uninhabitable after truck slams into store in Antioch
A male driver remains hospitalized and police have ruled out impairment after a truck slammed into a health food store in downtown Antioch Tuesday evening. The Antioch Fire Department and Antioch Police Department responded around 5:08 p.m. Tuesday to Polson’s Natural Foods, 960 Main Street, for a report of a vehicle crash. Fire crews arrived […]
Coroner identifies 53-year-old man killed after being struck by sedan while walking in Waukegan
The coroner has identified a 53-year-old man who died after he was struck by a sedan while walking in the roadway on Lewis Avenue in Waukegan Saturday evening. An autopsy performed Monday showed John D. Rutledge, 53, of Waukegan, died as a result of blunt force injuries, according to Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek. The […]
Disgruntled ex-employee charged with arson for lighting motorcycle on fire near Antioch
An employee irate after being fired from an automotive center near Antioch allegedly committed an arson fire that destroyed a motorcycle in an attempt to get his boss’ attention. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Antioch Fire Department responded around 11:50 p.m. Tuesday to Antioch Auto Center, 25521 Route 173 in unincorporated Antioch, for a […]
Portion of Route 12 near Wauconda completely shut down after thunderstorms hit Lake, McHenry counties
ComEd is working to restore power to residents in Lake and McHenry counties after thunderstorms went through the area, causing a portion of Route 12 near Wauconda to be shut down. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe thunderstorm warning around 8 a.m. Wednesday for McHenry County. The NWS said severe thunderstorms were detected […]
Alleged gang member found with gun after firefighters extricate him from fatal crash in Waukegan
Authorities say a 22-year-old man died in a crash in Waukegan where an alleged gang member was found with a gun when firefighters were extricating him from the wreckage. A Waukegan Fire Department battalion chief came upon a serious crash around 9:03 p.m. Thursday at Grand Avenue and McAree Road in Waukegan. The chief reported […]
Over dozen fire departments called after major damage reported when vehicle drives through store in Antioch
A structural collapse response was dispatched to the scene after a high-speed vehicle crashed into a health food store in downtown Antioch Tuesday evening. The Antioch Fire Department and Antioch Police Department responded around 5:08 p.m. Tuesday to Polson’s Natural Foods, 960 Main Street, for a report of a vehicle crash. Fire crews arrived to […]
FBI, police investigating bank robbery where suspect implied he had gun in Waukegan
The FBI says they are searching for a suspect who implied he had a gun while robbing a local bank on Lewis Avenue in Waukegan Monday afternoon. The Waukegan Police Department responded just after 4 p.m. Monday to the Great Lakes Credit Union, 3290 North Lewis Avenue in Waukegan. Officers received a report of a […]