Officers and good Samaritans, whom officials described as “brave souls,” were honored Monday for saving the lives of victims in two separate serious crashes in Gurnee. The Gurnee Police Department and Gurnee Fire Department recognized the efforts of the four bystanders and officers during the Gurnee Village Board Meeting on Monday evening. Registered nurse Lisa […]
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Popular pub in downtown Barrington announces permanent closure due to financial issues
McGonigal’s Pub, a popular establishment in downtown Barrington, has announced they will be closing their business at the end of the month, more than a decade after opening. Bryan McGonigal, owner of McGonigal’s Pub, said in a statement that it was with an “extremely heavy heart” to report that the pub would be closing at […]
2-month-old baby dies after being found unresponsive at residence in Waukegan
A two-month-old baby found unresponsive by his mother at their Waukegan residence died after he was rushed to the hospital early Tuesday morning. The Waukegan Fire Department and Waukegan Police Department responded around 4:15 a.m. Tuesday to the 1300 block of North Jackson Street. 911 dispatchers received a call about a baby who was found […]
Man paid almost $150K to complete home renovations near Fox Lake accused of performing none of the work
Sheriff’s officials say a man hired to perform extensive renovations to a home near Fox Lake was paid almost $150,000 and then never performed any of the work. Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said the sheriff’s office received a report from a 68-year-old woman of home repair fraud. The victim bought an […]
Waukegan Police Canine Milo to receive body armor donation from non-profit organization
Waukegan Police Department Canine Milo is set to receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a donation from a non-profit organization, officials announced. The police department said on Monday the vest is being donated by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest […]
Coroner identifies 28-year-old man, U.S. Marine veteran killed after being struck by truck in Fox Lake
The coroner has released the identity of a 28-year-old man, who was a U.S. Marine veteran, who died after he was struck by a pickup truck in Fox Lake Sunday morning. An autopsy performed Monday showed Troy Dowsett, 28, of Portsmouth, Virginia, died as a result of blunt force injuries from a crash, according to […]
Over 2 years in prison for gunman who got into ‘firing stance’ as officers approached him in Waukegan
A man has been sentenced to two years in prison for an incident where prosecutors said he got into a “firing stance” by pointing a gun at police officers who approached him in Waukegan. Shakir Ingram, 21, of Montgomery, was charged in July with felon in possession of a firearm and three counts of aggravated […]
28-year-old man dies after being struck by pickup truck on Route 59 in Fox Lake
Authorities say a 28-year-old man is dead after he was struck by a pickup truck and found lying on the roadway on Route 59 in Fox Lake early Sunday morning. The Fox Lake Fire Protection District and Fox Lake Police Department responded around 1:55 a.m. Sunday to the area of Route 59 and Grand Avenue […]
Man hospitalized with serious injuries after being shot, crashing his car in Waukegan
Police are investigating after a 37-year-old man was shot and seriously injured in a shooting before crashing his car in Waukegan Sunday morning. The Waukegan Police Department and Waukegan Fire Department responded around 2 a.m. Sunday to the area of Sunset Avenue and McAree Road for a report of a shooting. Officers arrived to find […]