A judge reportedly granted approval of a $10.3 million settlement to workers who were fired after they had their religious exemption to the COVID vaccine denied by NorthShore University HealthSystem. 14 unnamed employees filed a lawsuit against the hospital system in October 2021 in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. NorthShore University […]
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Round Lake Beach man charged with sexually assaulting child over span of several years
A Round Lake Beach man is being held on a $1 million bond for allegedly sexually assaulting a young girl over the span of several years, prosecutors said. Alex Mora, 41, of Round Lake Beach, was charged with eight counts of predatory criminal sexual assault and one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a […]
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Coroner identifies 38-year-old man killed after being struck by hit-and-run vehicle in Lake Zurich
The coroner’s office has released the identity of a 38-year-old man who died after he was struck by a hit-and-run vehicle, which was witnessed by the police, on Route 12 in Lake Zurich Saturday. An autopsy performed on Jose Portillo, 38, of Lake Zurich, showed that he died from blunt force injuries as a result […]
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Gunman opens fire on roadside assistance workers near restaurant in Gurnee
A gunman opened fire on roadside assistance workers after they were unable to repair his broken-down vehicle in Gurnee Saturday afternoon, police said. The Gurnee Police Department responded around 3 p.m. Saturday to the area of Olive Garden, 5590 Northridge Drive in Gurnee, for shots fired. Gurnee Police Department Public Information Officer Shawn Gaylor told […]
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Authorities release identities of 13-year-old boy, elderly woman killed after Metra train hits car in Ingleside
Authorities have publicly identified the 13-year-old boy and 75-year-old woman who died after the car they were traveling in drove through a gate and was struck by a Metra train in Ingleside. Autopsies were performed Monday on Noah Kucinski, 13, of Lockport, and Patricia Shemberger, 75, of Antioch, according to the Lake County Coroner’s Office. […]
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Coroner identifies woman being held in Lake County Jail that died after being found unresponsive in her cell
The coroner has identified a woman, who was being held in custody for allegedly causing traumatic injuries to a baby, that died after she was found unresponsive in her Lake County Jail cell. An autopsy performed Monday on Khayla Evans, 24, of Grand Prairie, Texas, showed she had underly medical conditions and no significant injuries […]
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Pedestrian killed after being struck by hit-and-run vehicle on Route 12 in Lake Zurich
A man in his 30s was killed after he was struck by a vehicle that then fled the scene on Route 12 in Lake Zurich Saturday evening, police said. The Lake Zurich Police Department responded around 11:43 p.m. Saturday to the 700 block of South Rand Road in Lake Zurich. Lake Zurich Deputy Police Chief […]
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Man charged with committing arson fire at apartment on property of federal health care center in North Chicago
A Beach Park man is facing charges for allegedly committing arson by starting a fire inside an apartment building on the property of a federal health care center in North Chicago, prosecutors said. Christian Arnedo, 40, of Beach Park, was charged with residential arson and arson causing property damage. Assistant State’s Attorney Dino Katris said […]
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Young teenager, elderly woman killed after Metra train strikes car in Ingleside
A young teenager and an elderly woman were killed and a man was hospitalized after a Metra train struck a car at a crossing in Ingleside Sunday afternoon. The Fox Lake Fire Protection District and Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 12:15 p.m. Sunday to Wilson Road and West Larkin Lane in Ingleside. Metra spokesperson […]