A judge denied pre-trial release to a mother and her juvenile son after they allegedly opened fire on a car, killing an innocent woman on her way home from work in Waukegan, in a case of mistaken identity. The Waukegan Police Department and Waukegan Fire Department responded around 1:10 a.m. on September 17 to the […]
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Victim left bleeding profusely after being attacked during home invasion in Waukegan
A victim was left bleeding profusely after being punched in the face and stomped on during a home invasion in Waukegan, prosecutors said. The Waukegan Police Department was called around 1:30 p.m. on October 12 to a residence for a report of a home invasion. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Michael Theis said officers encountered […]
Officers capture suspect who allegedly attacked woman following hour-long police search in Libertyville
Officers captured a hiding suspect wanted for attacking and injuring a woman following an hour-long search involving a drone and a canine unit in Libertyville. The Libertyville Police Department responded around 8:45 a.m. Tuesday to a residence in the 600 block of Meadow Lane for a domestic disturbance. Police officers arrived and located a female […]
Vernon Hills man in critical condition after disabled vehicle hit by second car in Wheeling
A Vernon Hills man suffered critical injuries after his car broke down and was struck by another vehicle on Lake Cook Road on the border of Wheeling and Buffalo Grove. The Wheeling Fire Department and Wheeling Police Department responded around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday to the area of Lake Cook Road and Milwaukee Avenue for a […]
Woman accused of ‘hunting’ down cheating boyfriend, firing shots in parking lot of Waukegan apartment complex
Prosecutors say a woman hunting for her boyfriend, who she believed cheated on her, fired shots in the parking lot of an apartment building in Waukegan. Sabrina D. Lawrence, 38, of Waukegan, was charged with reckless discharge of a firearm, a Class 4 felony. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Michael Theis said a resident heard […]
2 gold coins valued at more than $4,000 donated to Salvation Army in Lake County ahead of holiday season
The Salvation Army announced they have received two gold coins, worth over $4,000, donated in Waukegan before Red Kettle season has even begun. The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division said the two coins were donated on Monday afternoon. The first gold coin of the season was a one-ounce South African Gold Krugerrand and […]
Lake County Black Lives Matter founder turns self in to begin serving jail sentence for taking photographs in court
The founder of Lake County Black Lives Matter has turned himself in to begin serving a 40-day jail sentence after the man took unauthorized photos during a court proceeding and posted them online. Clyde McLemore, 65, of Zion, attended a court hearing on the morning of April 25 at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan. […]
Man found dead inside car in parking lot of convenience store in Highland Park
Police were conducting a death investigation after a man failed to return home and was found dead the next day in his car in the parking lot of a convenience store in Highland Park. The Highland Park Police Department and Highland Park Fire Department responded around 9:15 a.m. Saturday to Walgreens, 655 Elm Place, for […]
Fire investigators announce cause of fire that engulfed home, killing 3 family members in Zion
Fire investigators determined that discarded smoking materials likely caused a fire that engulfed a house in Zion, killing three family members who were inside last week. The Zion Police Department and Zion Fire and Rescue Department responded at 11:54 p.m. on October 29 to the 2900 block of Enoch Avenue in Zion for multiple 911 […]