Police say the attempted abduction of a 9-year-old student at her bus stop in Woodstock is unfounded so far but they are continuing to investigate. The Woodstock Police Department said they were notified around 10:18 a.m. Thursday of an attempted child abduction that occurred near Cobblestone Way and Castle Road. Woodstock police officers learned that […]
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Lake in the Hills man arrested, charged with attacking pregnant girlfriend
A Lake in the Hills man was arrested after he allegedly placed his hands around his pregnant girlfriend’s throat and mouth during an attack that was witnessed by the woman’s daughter. Eder NMI Amaro-Reyes, 29, of the 300 block of Village Creek Drive in Lake in the Hills, was charged with aggravated battery on a […]
Male suspect tried to abduct 9-year-old student on her way to school bus in Woodstock, police say
Police say that a man attempted to lure and abduct a 9-year-old student who was walking to her bus stop in Woodstock Thursday morning. The Woodstock Police Department said they were notified around 10:18 a.m. Thursday of an attempted child abduction that occurred near Cobblestone Way and Castle Road. Woodstock police officers learned that a […]
Police ask public’s help in finding missing man from Lake Bluff
Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a man in his 40s who went missing from Lake Bluff on Sunday and might be on his bicycle. The Lake Bluff Police Department said they are currently searching for 46-year-old Russell J. Ulrey, who is a Lake Bluff resident. Police say that Ulrey has been […]
Chicago woman charged with battering officers in Harvard, causing one to be hospitalized
A Chicago woman was charged after she allegedly refused to leave a bar in Harvard and then resisted officers, kicking one of them and causing another officer to suffer an injury. Kendra S. Lewis, 34, of the 9900 block of South Normal Avenue in Chicago, was charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer, resisting […]
Woman files lawsuit after suffering serious injury during explosion at Antioch restaurant
A Lindenhurst woman who suffered a serious injury during an explosion at an Antioch restaurant in September has filed a lawsuit against the business, her lawyer said. Law firm Salvi, Schostok and Pritchard have filed a lawsuit against Anastasias Restaurant and Sports Lounge, 950 Hillside Avenue in Antioch. LaVerne and Charles Burress, of Lindenhurst, went […]
Police arrest driver wanted for fatally hitting 62-year-old man in Lake Forest and fleeing
The driver of a pickup truck wanted for fleeing the scene in November after hitting a 62-year-old man and leaving him to die in Lake Forest has been arrested and charged. Zachary I. Dubofsky, 24, of the 2500 block of Pebbleford Lane in Glenview, was charged with one count of leaving the scene of an […]
Coroner identifies toddler who was killed after being run over by father’s vehicle near Barrington
The coroner’s office has identified the 18-month-old boy who was accidentally run over and killed by his father’s pickup truck at their Barrington home Tuesday evening. An autopsy showed Sebastian Kusnir, of Barrington, died as a result of multiple blunt force injuries, according to Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded […]
Pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Round Lake Beach still has hundreds of available appointments
A pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Round Lake Beach Civic Center still has hundreds of appointments open for today for residents of numerous Lake County towns. The clinic will administer first dose shots from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 North Civic Center Way […]