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Lake County police departments using drones to surveil Fourth of July events in wake of Highland Park shooting

Multiple Lake County police departments will be using drones to surveil Fourth of July events in the wake of last year’s mass shooting in Highland Park. The Vernon Hills Police Department said they recognize that the first anniversary of last year’s parade shooting in Highland Park “may cause concern for residents and visitors otherwise likely […]

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Convicted felon found with 2 guns after crashing into another car, trying to flee scene in Waukegan

Two guns were recovered and a convicted felon was arrested after he allegedly fled from a serious crash and was chased down by officers in Waukegan Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred around 4:10 p.m. Thursday near Pacific Avenue and Jackson Street in Waukegan. A police commander witnessed a two-vehicle crash at the intersection, according to […]

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Man flown to hospital in critical condition after commercial-grade firework explodes in his face near Cary

Authorities say a 58-year-old man was flown to the hospital in critical condition after a commercial-grade firework exploded in his face near Cary Sunday evening. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Cary Fire Protection District responded around 9:15 p.m. Sunday to the 24400 block of Hickory Nut Grove Road in unincorporated Cary for a person […]

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Family displaced after fire possibly caused by fireworks causes ‘extensive’ damage to house in Round Lake Beach

A family was displaced from their home after a fire, which was possibly caused by people setting off fireworks, left their residence extensively damaged in Round Lake Beach Saturday. The Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District responded around 2:01 a.m. Saturday to the 1200 block of North Fairfield Road in Round Lake Beach for a […]

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Police arrest parolee after witnessing him trying to swallow baggie of crack cocaine in North Chicago

Police officers conducting a traffic stop on a parolee arrested him after witnessing him trying to swallow a baggie of crack cocaine in North Chicago, prosecutors said. Chadley C. Presley, 36, of Antioch, was charged with two counts of possession of cocaine over 15 grams, driving on a suspended license and obstructing the front windshield. […]