No injuries were reported after a fire engulfed a storage shed and quickly spread to an auto sales business in Round Lake Beach early Friday morning. The Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District responded around 4:26 a.m. Friday to 1610 North Cedar Lake Road in Round Lake Beach for a report of a structure fire. […]
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‘Unprovoked and brutal’: Judge finds man guilty of attempted murder for repeatedly stabbing passenger on bus in Vernon Hills
A judge has found a man guilty of attempted murder after he stabbed a fellow passenger multiple times on a Pace bus in Vernon Hills, leaving the victim severely injured. Errol O. Shakes, 53, who is homeless, was charged in October 2021 with attempted murder, a Class X felony, aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, […]
1 charged after 3 masked suspects enter Waukegan home, shoot victim in his back
One of the three suspects has been arrested after prosecutors say three masked men entered a man’s home in Waukegan, “jumped” him and shot him in the back. Deavon Fonder, 23, of Zion, was charged with one count of aggravated battery with a firearm, a Class X felony. The Waukegan Fire Department and Waukegan Police […]
Police actively searching for teenage girl who went missing, last seen in Vernon Hills
Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a 17-year-old girl who went missing three days ago and was last seen near a bowling alley in Vernon Hills. The Carpentersville Police Department said Thursday afternoon they are actively working to locate Brissa Romero. Romero, 17, has been missing since Monday, according to Carpentersville Deputy Police […]
‘Will be greatly missed:’ Winthrop Harbor police canine dies of medical emergency after recently retiring
Authorities are mourning the loss of a Winthrop Harbor police canine who died after suffering a medical emergency following his recent retirement from the department. The Winthrop Harbor Police Department said Thursday they were saddened to announce the death of retired canine Hondo. Hondo served the village with his handler, Sgt. Bill Bogdala, beginning on […]
2 charged after allegedly fleeing from 4-car crash before police recover $13K cash, drugs in Lake Forest
Two suspects were arrested after they allegedly fled from a car involved in a multiple-vehicle crash in Lake Forest before officers located $13,000 in cash along with drugs. The Lake Forest Police Department and Lake Forest Fire Department responded around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday to the area of Route 41 and Westleigh Road in Lake Forest […]
Police officers honored for rescuing unconscious driver following fiery crash in Round Lake
Two police officers were awarded this week for their actions in saving the life of an unconscious driver who crashed and their vehicle caught on fire in Round Lake. The Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District and Round Lake Police Department responded around 9:59 p.m. on August 6 to Route 120 and Wildspring Road in […]
Woman files lawsuit after being wrongfully arrested, charged with fraud while trying to buy car at Highland Park dealership
A woman has filed a federal lawsuit against police and a dealership in Highland Park after she presented a legitimate $30,000 check to purchase a car but was instead wrongfully arrested for fraud. Sade Crockett, 36, of Chicago, went to the McGrath Kia, 250 Skokie Valley Road in Highland Park, on March 10. Crockett test-drove […]
Law enforcement arrests 12 men in Lake County as part of human trafficking suppression operation
The sheriff’s office announced they have arrested 12 men, who are mostly from Lake and McHenry counties, as part of a human trafficking suppression operation in Lake County. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Group (SIG) conducted the operation to target customers of prostitutes, known as “Johns.” Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher […]