Police are investigating after a 37-year-old man was shot in the back during a shooting in North Chicago Thursday evening, officials said. The North Chicago Police Department and North Chicago Fire Department responded around 6 p.m. Thursday to the area of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Kristan Avenue for a report of a shooting […]
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Motorcyclist dies after driving into oncoming traffic, striking two cars in Lakemoor
A man driving a motorcycle, reportedly at a high rate of speed, died after losing control and crashing into two vehicles on Route 120 in Lakemoor Thursday evening. The Lakemoor Police Department, Fox Lake Fire Protection District and Wauconda Fire District responded around 8:49 p.m. Thursday to Route 120 and West Volo Village Road for […]
Man, woman both shot during shooting at family gathering in Waukegan
A man and a woman were hospitalized after being shot while attending a family gathering at a house in Waukegan Thursday evening, police said. The Waukegan Police Department and Waukegan Fire Department responded around 7 p.m. Thursday to the 500 block of North Butrick Street in Waukegan for a report of a shooting. Waukegan Deputy […]
Woman flown to hospital in critical condition after t-bone crash on Route 12 in Volo
A woman was flown to the hospital with critical injuries and a second woman was seriously injured after a t-bone crash on Route 12 in Volo Thursday afternoon, police said. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Fox Lake Fire Protection District responded around 1:30 p.m. to the 32200 block of North Route 12 in Volo […]
Lake, McHenry counties now at ‘high community level’ for COVID-19, CDC says
State health officials are now recommending masks in public indoor spaces for Lake and McHenry counties after the CDC upgraded the two counties to “high community level” for COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) rated 15 Illinois counties, including Lake and McHenry, as having a high COVID-19 community level on Thursday. The […]
2 Chicago women charged with robbing Ulta Beauty store in Mundelein, stealing perfume
Two Chicago women have been charged with robbing an Ulta Beauty store in Mundelein and stealing thousands of dollars in products, prosecutors said. Keyazjhia Banks, 21, of the 4100 block of South Prairie Avenue in Chicago, was charged with robbery, burglary and retail theft over $300. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Caitlin Valiulis said during […]
Judge finds Third Lake man guilty of raping, beating woman at Lake County residence
A Third Lake man faces up to 45 years in prison after a judge on Wednesday found him guilty of beating and sexually assaulting a woman inside a residence in Third Lake. Andres Leyva, 31, was charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault causing bodily harm and criminal sexual assault by force. The Lake County Sheriff’s […]
Sheriff reminds parents about teaching of ‘stranger danger’ after child abduction report in Volo
The sheriff’s office said they urge parents to remind their kids about “stranger danger” after a stranger in Volo drove a child to school, prompting the child’s parents to think their son was abducted. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said in a social media post that parents should have the stranger danger conversation with their […]
1 injured after garage, multiple vehicles catch on fire in Zion
One person suffered minor injuries after a fire engulfed a garage and multiple vehicles in Zion Tuesday evening, fire officials said. The Zion Fire-Rescue Department responded around 10:32 p.m. Tuesday to the 2100 block of Ezekiel Avenue in Zion for a report of a structure fire. Zion Fire-Rescue Department Fire Chief Justin Stried told Lake […]