The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said that a convicted felon and gang member is being held on a $1 million bond after he allegedly sold cocaine and bought guns from undercover detectives. Malcolm J. Brown, 31, of the 2700 block of West Lexington Avenue in Chicago, was charged with three counts of unlawful possession of […]
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Cary man sentenced to 7 years in prison for selling cocaine
A Cary man has been sentenced to 7 years in prison after being arrested for selling cocaine on numerous occasions to a confidential informant, prosecutors said. Raymond A. Landry, 36, of the 7300 block of Hickory Nut Grove Road in Cary, was originally charged with six counts of unlawful delivery of cocaine and five counts […]
McHenry home uninhabitable after fire causes significant damage
A McHenry home was left uninhabitable Thursday afternoon after flames and smoke engulfed the house, causing significant damage, fire officials said. The McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 4 p.m. Thursday to the 1900 block of Lakewood Avenue in McHenry for a report of a structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find a single-story house […]
College of Lake County employee tests positive for coronavirus
A College of Lake County employee, who works at the school’s main campus in Grayslake, tested positive Wednesday evening for coronavirus. College of Lake County President Dr. Lori Suddick confirmed the case Thursday in a statement to students and staff. The employee works in the L building on the Grayslake Campus, 19351 West Washington Street […]
Libertyville High School staff member tests positive for COVID-19; Lake County cases rise to 22
The number of coronavirus cases has risen to 22 in Lake County, which includes a Libertyville High School staff member who tested positive for the virus Tuesday evening. The Lake County Health Department said that as of 3 p.m. Wednesday, 22 Lake County residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since March 11. Public health officials […]
2 people shot in North Chicago
Two people were wounded during a daytime shooting Tuesday in North Chicago, officials said. The North Chicago Police Department and North Chicago Fire Department responded around 4:45 p.m. Tuesday to the area of Grove Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive for a report of a shooting. North Chicago Interim Community Information Coordinator Jim Moran […]
Patient who was treated by Highland Park paramedics tests positive for coronavirus
Three Highland Park Fire Department personnel will be in quarantine for 14 days after coming into contact with a patient who later tested positive for coronavirus. The City of Highland Park said that the three members responded on Monday to an emergency call at a home in Highland Park. They cared for a patient who […]
3 charged with murder, robbery of man at Three Oaks Recreation in Crystal Lake
Three homeless men have been charged with first-degree murder and robbery after a 51-year-old man who was found dead floating in the water at Three Oaks Recreation Area in Crystal Lake. William P. Linke, 50, Michael M. Miller, 33, and Devin J. Peterson, 23, were all charged with first-degree murder, robbery, aggravated battery, concealment of […]
Several subjects in custody after man found dead at Three Oaks Recreation in Crystal Lake
Police said several people are in custody after a 51-year-old man was found dead floating in the water at Three Oaks Recreation Area in Crystal Lake. The Crystal Lake Police Department responded around 2:59 p.m. Tuesday to the 6100 block of Northwest Highway after receiving an open line 911 call. Crystal Lake Deputy Police Chief […]