Prosecutors have filed charges against the father of Robert E. Crimo III, the accused shooter who killed seven and wounded dozens in the Highland Park parade shooting. The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office confirmed Friday they have charged Robert E. Crimo Jr. Crimo Jr. was charged with seven counts of reckless conduct causing great bodily […]
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Community raises money for family displaced from home after fire that killed their 2 dogs in Woodstock
Over 200 people have helped raise $22,000 for a family who was displaced from their home in Woodstock after a fire that left their two dogs dead. The Woodstock Fire Rescue District responded around 11:22 a.m. Wednesday to the 1600 block of Woodside Drive in Woodstock for a report of a structure fire. Firefighters arrived […]
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Alleged intoxicated truck driver arrested after allegedly attacking EMT, police chief, police officer in Hebron
A truck driver, who police said was under the influence, was charged with battering a police chief, police officer and an EMT in Hebron, court records show. Marcin Kotowicz, 47, of St Charles, was charged with three counts of aggravated battery of a peace officer or EMT, resisting arrest and driving under the influence. Court […]
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Lake County police departments host annual ‘Shop with a Cop’ event to give children holiday presents
Police departments throughout Lake County are hosting their annual “Shop with a Cop” this month to provide children with clothing and toys during the holiday season. Shop with a Cop is an event where less fortunate children shop with police officers for the holidays. The event is made possible through community partnerships, donations and fundraisers. […]
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Judge allows key evidence to be used at trial against 2 DCFS employees charged following AJ Freund’s murder
A judge has allowed prosecutors to admit new evidence against the two DCFS workers who were charged with the mishandling of AJ Freund abuse investigations before the Crystal Lake boy was killed. Carlos J. Acosta, 56, of Woodstock, and Andrew R. Polovin, 50, of Island Lake, were both charged in September 2020 with two counts […]
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School bus driver arrested for driving drunk, causing crash with students on board in Gurnee
A District 50 school bus driver was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence after he crashed a bus with children on it in Gurnee Wednesday, prosecutors said. Ryan J. Vanheirseele, 36, of Gurnee, was charged with aggravated driving under the influence, two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol and improper traffic lane […]
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Man arrested inside restaurant after allegedly robbing woman at gunpoint in Waukegan
A man was arrested in a Burger King restaurant after he allegedly robbed a woman at gunpoint as she was walking back toward her home in Waukegan, prosecutors said. Brian K. Craig, 18, of Waukegan, was charged with one count of armed robbery with a firearm and two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a […]
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2 dogs die after bystanders rescue them from house fire in Woodstock
Two dogs died after bystanders rescued them from a house fire and tried to perform lifesaving measures Wednesday morning in Woodstock, fire officials said. The Woodstock Fire Rescue District responded around 11:22 a.m. Wednesday to the 1600 block of Woodside Drive in Woodstock for a report of a structure fire. Firefighters arrived in three minutes […]
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Alleged drunk driver seriously injured after high-speed crash leaves car wrapped around tree near Round Lake
Police say an intoxicated driver is “unbelievably fortunate” to be alive after a high-speed crash left him seriously injured and his car wrapped around a tree near Round Lake. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District responded around 1:20 a.m. Thursday to the area of Route 134 and Harrison Avenue […]