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Officers honored one year after apprehending father charged with killing his children in Round Lake Beach

Numerous officers were honored Wednesday for their roles in the apprehension and investigation of a father accused of killing his three children in Round Lake Beach a year ago. The private ceremony was held in front of the Round Lake Beach Police Department Wednesday evening. Several police officers from Round Lake Beach, the Cook County […]

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Bomb squad removes, destroys live rocket round possibly from World War II found buried near Antioch

Authorities say the bomb squad has removed and destroyed a possible World Word II-era anti-tank rocket, which was live, after a resident dug it up near Antioch. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded late Thursday morning to the 25000 block of West 3rd Street in unincorporated Antioch for a report of a suspicious item. Lake […]

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Residents evacuated after possible World War II anti-tank rocket found buried behind residence near Antioch

The bomb squad was called and residents have been evacuated after a homeowner found a possible World War II anti-tank rocket buried near Antioch Thursday morning. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded late Thursday morning to the 25000 block of West 3rd Street in unincorporated Antioch for a report of a suspicious item. Lake County […]

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Police say U.S. Olympic ski jumper who died in McHenry County motorcycle crash was traveling at high rate of speed

Police say the U.S. Olympic ski jumper from McHenry who died in a motorcycle crash in Bull Valley was reported to be traveling at a high speed when he lost control and crashed. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Bull Valley Police Department and McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 5:35 p.m. Monday to the […]

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Man became ‘arrogant,’ recorded live video after starting apartment building fire in Zion, prosecutors say

Prosecutors say a man started a fire at an apartment building in Zion and then became “arrogant” about it while recording a live video on social media standing outside the building. Kirby M. Craion, 32, of Zion, was charged with criminal damage to property under $10,000, a Class 4 felony. The Zion Fire and Rescue […]

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North Chicago Police Department announces death of retired canine who worked in department for years

The North Chicago Police Department announced that one of their retired police canines recently died after previously serving several years on the force. The department made the announcement Tuesday morning, saying “it is with heavy heart” to announce the passing of canine Capone. The canine died on May 31. Capone served alongside his handler, North […]