A student made a bomb threat towards Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire Wednesday afternoon just a day after another student brought an airsoft gun to the school, police said. The school resource officers at Stevenson High School responded around 3:55 p.m. Wednesday to a report of a bomb threat made on social media toward the […]
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$2 million bond for man charged with soliciting child on social media, sexually abusing her in Waukegan
A man has been ordered held on a $2 million bond for soliciting a 13-year-old child on social media and sexually abusing her in Waukegan, prosecutors said. Luis F. Corea-Ruiz, 26, of Waukegan, was charged with two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, traveling to meet a minor and indecent solicitation of a child. A […]
Coroner identifies Lake Villa man killed after high-speed motorcycle crash involving car near Libertyville
The coroner has identified a 49-year-old man who died after police say he drove his motorcycle recklessly just before he crashed into a car near Libertyville Tuesday evening. An autopsy performed Wednesday showed that William Matthies, 49, of Lake Villa, died as a result of blunt force injuries from a crash, according to Lake County […]
Child riding bicycle seriously injured after being struck by car in Buffalo Grove
A 13-year-old child was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries after he was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in Buffalo Grove Wednesday morning, officials said. The Buffalo Grove Fire Department and Buffalo Grove Police Department responded around 7:28 a.m. Wednesday to the area of Weiland Road and Newtown Drive in Buffalo […]
Driver flown to hospital with serious injuries after being trapped in two-car crash in Antioch
A 69-year-old driver suffered serious injuries and was flown to the hospital after being extricated from their vehicle following a two-car crash in Antioch, authorities said. The Antioch Police Department and Antioch Fire Protection District responded around 4:06 p.m. Friday to Route 173 and Brown Avenue for a report of a vehicle crash with injuries. […]
Man dies after allegedly driving recklessly at high rate of speed, crashing into car near Libertyville
Police say a Lake Villa man died after he drove his motorcycle recklessly and at a high rate of speed when he crashed into a car, which pulled out in front of him, near Libertyville. The Libertyville Fire Department and Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 5 p.m. Tuesday to Route 21 south of Casey […]
Man charged in hit-and-run after allegedly driving through crosswalk, injuring pedestrian at Six Flags in Gurnee
Prosecutors say a driver became impatient and drove through a pedestrian crosswalk, striking a woman with his car at Six Flags in Gurnee, seriously injuring her and fleeing the scene. Jason P. Weston, 31, of Aurora, was charged with one count of leaving the scene of a crash with injuries, a Class 4 felony. The […]
Police arrest student after responding to report of person with gun call at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire
Police arrested a student found with an airsoft gun after receiving a report of a person with a gun inside Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire Tuesday afternoon. School resources officers stationed at Stevenson High School responded around 12:14 p.m. Tuesday to a report of a student armed with a handgun in the building. Lincolnshire Deputy […]
Coroner identifies 92-year-old man killed by train while trying to get to Antioch High School football game
The coroner released the identity of a 92-year-old man fatally struck by a train Friday evening while trying to cross the tracks to attend the Antioch High School football game. An autopsy performed Tuesday showed Wayne Blanchette, 92, of Antioch, died as a result of blunt force injuries, according to Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek. […]