A woman was sentenced to 12 months of periodic imprisonment and probation after pleading guilty to slashing and seriously injuring her neighbor’s arm with a boxcutter in Zion. Sureshia Cabell-McKinney, 29, of Zion, was charged in June with felony aggravated battery in a public place. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Kelse Banks said in court […]
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Roofing company that performed work in Lake County facing nearly $300K in fines after federal investigation
A roofing contractor is being fined nearly $300,000 after federal officials said the company exposed its workers to deadly fall hazards at job sites in the Chicago area, including Lake County. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) said that Araujo Construction Corp faces $277,584 in proposed penalties. The proposed penalties […]
Threat prompts police response during school dance at middle school in Lake Villa
Police officers responded to investigate after a threat occurred at Palombi Middle School during a school dance Friday evening, authorities said. The Lake Villa Police Department said they became aware of a threat that occurred at the school, located at 133 McKinley Avenue in Lake Villa. Officers immediately responded to the school after the incident […]
Shooting leaves victim hospitalized on same residential block in Zion where homicide occurred days prior
A person was hospitalized after being shot Thursday on the same residential block in Zion where a man was shot and killed last weekend, authorities said. The Zion Police Department and Zion Fire and Rescue Department responded around 12:25 a.m. Thursday to the 2100 block of Bethesda Boulevard for a report of a shooting. Officers […]
‘We’re still in pain’: City officials create temporary memorial for 7 victims killed in Highland Park parade shooting
The City of Highland Park has created a temporary memorial remembering the seven victims killed in the Highland Park parade shooting while a permanent memorial is in the planning process. Highland Park Communications Manager Amanda Civitello said Friday evening that the temporary memorial opened at the Rose Garden adjacent to city hall at 1707 St. […]
Man charged in connection to Waukegan murder almost a year after being released from prison in different murder case
A North Chicago man is in federal custody in connection to a murder in Waukegan last month. He had been released from prison less than a year ago after prosecutors reduced his charges in a 2007 murder. Sergio Berrios, 42, of Beach Park, was found dead around 12:05 a.m. on October 3 in the 1300 […]
Residents displaced after neighbor’s open burn spreads to house near Round Lake
Residents were displaced from their home after their neighbor’s burning leaves got out of control and spread to their house Friday afternoon near Round Lake, fire officials said. The Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District and Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 2 p.m. Friday to the 24700 block of Clinton Avenue in unincorporated Round […]
Man in his 50s dies after being hit by car that fled the scene in North Chicago
A man suffered severe injuries and died after he was hit by a vehicle in North Chicago and the car then fled the scene Thursday evening, officials said. The North Chicago Fire Department and North Chicago Police Department responded around 8:45 p.m. Thursday to Lewis Avenue and 17th Street. It was reported that a vehicle […]
Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax takes 1st place trophies, scheduled to appear on national television program
Lake County Sheriff’s Office Canine Dax recently came in first place during a national certification test and will appear this weekend on an ESPN television program, officials said. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said Dax and his handler, Deputy John Forlenza, recently completed their national certification for the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) in […]