A mother and father were charged after their 6-year-old child was found ‘severely malnourished’ in Harvard and had to be taken to the hospital. The Harvard Police Department and the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) responded around 2:26 p.m. November 17 to the 100 block of Shawnee Lane for a well-being check. Harvard […]
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Fundraiser launched for two fathers who were killed in Woodstock crash
Fundraisers have been started for two men, who were both fathers, that were killed in a high-speed crash while on their way to work in Woodstock on Wednesday. The Woodstock Fire and Rescue District and the Woodstock Police Department responded around 6:33 a.m. Wednesday to the intersection of Route 14 and Route 47. Woodstock Deputy […]
Husband, wife who were found dead in their Beach Park home were murdered, authorities say
Detectives are investigating the deaths of a husband and wife as a double murder after they were found with gunshot wounds at their Beach Park home Tuesday evening. An autopsy showed that Mercedes Rodas, 49, and Carlos Rafael Rodas Perez, 52, both of Beach Park, died as a result of injuries from gunshot wounds, according […]
SWAT team responds after man threatens family member with knife inside Libertyville home
A man who threatened a family member with a knife inside their Libertyville home was taken into custody by a SWAT team Saturday morning, police said. The Libertyville Police Department responded around 8:43 a.m. to a residence in the 100 block of West Lincoln Avenue for a domestic disturbance in progress. Libertyville Police Department Lt. […]
‘It hurts too much’: Father of 2 girls killed in Ingleside house fire says in update
The father of two girls, ages 5 and 8, who died in a house fire in Ingleside on Thursday issued a brief update, saying he is trying to stay strong and is thankful for the community’s support. Over $130,000 has been raised for the family. A preliminary autopsy conducted Friday indicated Autumn Evans, 5, and […]
Authorities identify woman shot and killed by gunman in North Chicago
Authorities have identified a 47-year-old woman who was shot and killed by a gunman as she sat in a car in North Chicago last weekend. An autopsy showed Pamela Vera Ismailjoski, 45, of Zion, died as a result of injuries sustained from multiple gunshot wounds, according to Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek. Toxicology results are […]
18-year-old man charged with causing $17,000 worth of damage to Antioch business
Police say an 18-year-old man stole several pieces of piping from an Antioch business, causing $17,000 worth of damage early Monday morning. Jacob Anderson-Richel, 18, of the 900 block of Toft Avenue in Antioch, was charged with three counts of burglary to motor vehicle, criminal damage to property and theft. The Antioch Police Department responded […]
Lake Barrington man who led comfort dog response team dies of COVID-19
A Lake Barrington man, who was known nationwide for leading a group of comfort response dogs for those in crisis, has died from complications of COVID-19. Richard M. Martin, 68, of Lake Barrington, died on December 3 at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. “It is with deep sadness that Lutheran Church Charities shares that […]
3rd suspect charged in attempted armed robbery gone bad in Round Lake Beach
A third suspect has been charged and a fourth is sought in connection with an attempted armed robbery where a store clerk shot two of the suspects in Round Lake Beach on Monday. Feliciyunna S. Spruille, 20, of the 700 block of Lewis Avenue in Waukegan, was charged with two counts of armed robbery and […]