Prosecutors have approved felony charges against a 27-year-old man who drove his car into a house in Crystal Lake, critically injuring himself and a resident who was inside the home. The incident happened around 7:03 p.m. on July 27 in the 100 block of South Heather Drive in Crystal Lake. Crystal Lake Deputy Police Chief […]
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Man cited for causing crash involving jet ski, boat on Nippersink Lake near Village of Fox Lake
A man suffered minor injuries and was cited after police say he caused a crash involving a jet ski and a boat on Nippersink Lake near Fox Lake. The incident happened around 4 p.m. Saturday on Nippersink Lake near the Route 12 bridge near the Village of Fox Lake. Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief […]
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Motorcyclist in critical condition after losing control, driving off roadway in Lake Villa
A man was transported in critical condition after he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed off the roadway in Lake Villa, police said. The Lake Villa Police Department and Lake Villa Fire Protection District responded around 11:28 p.m. Monday to the 600 block of West Monaville Road in Lake Villa for a vehicle crash […]
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26-year-old man killed after head-on crash with semi-truck on Route 41 in Wadsworth
Officials say a 26-year-old man was killed after he drove his sedan in the wrong lanes of Route 41 in Wadsworth and struck a semi-truck head-on late Monday evening. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Newport Fire Protection District responded around 11:30 p.m. Monday to Route 41 north of Wadsworth Road in Wadsworth for a […]
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Gunman fires shots into car during ‘driving dispute’ on Route 41 in Highland Park
Police are investigating after a gunman fired shots into another car while the two cars traveled on Route 41 in Highland Park Monday afternoon. The Highland Park Police Department responded around 2:13 p.m. Monday to the area of Route 41 and Central Avenue in Highland Park. Police officials said it was reported that shots were […]
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Police issue warning after video captures thief trying to steal, burglarize cars in Antioch
Police are warning residents after a suspect was caught on camera attempting to enter cars in broad daylight in Antioch. The suspect was successful in stealing a car, which was later used in a crime. The Antioch Police Department said they have been reminding residents to follow a bedtime routine of making sure their cars […]
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Man transported to hospital after being found shot on Waukegan, North Chicago border
Police say a man in his 30s was shot in Waukegan and found nearby on the border of North Chicago Sunday afternoon. The North Chicago Police Department and North Chicago Fire Department responded around 2:15 p.m. Sunday to the intersection of 10th Street and Lincoln Avenue for a report of a shooting victim. Waukegan Deputy […]
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2 innocent bystanders shot at Six Flags parking lot released from hospital
The 17-year-old boy and 19-year-old woman who were shot in the parking lot of Six Flags Great America in Gurnee have been released from the hospital, police said. No one is in custody as of Monday evening. The shooting happened around 7:50 p.m. Sunday at the theme park located at 1 Great America Parkway in […]
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Lake County Sheriff Canine Dax locates man armed with knife who committed self-harm near Lake Villa
Authorities said that Lake County Sheriff Canine Dax located a missing man armed with a knife in a field near Lake Villa after he harmed himself. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office was called last night to the area of Route 59 and Monaville Road in unincorporated Lake Villa. A man had harmed himself and went […]