The Antioch and Barrington police departments, along with several other northern Illinois law enforcement agencies, will participate in a regional traffic safety initiative on Route 59 on Monday. The Naperville Police Department announced on Thursday that several police departments in northern Illinois, including two Lake County departments, will conduct a traffic safety initiative on Route […]
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Antioch man arrested and charged for allegedly possessing child pornography
A 21-year-old Antioch man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly possessing child pornography. Mark Fine, 21, of the 700 block of Highview Court in Antioch, was charged with three counts of possession of child pornography, a Class 2 felony. In January, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Cybercrimes Unit conducted an investigation into the suspected sharing […]
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Police departments in Lake County warn residents of car burglaries and theft, encourage ‘9 PM Routine’
Numerous police departments in Lake County are warning residents of an increase in car burglaries and thefts and are encouraging residents to practice the “9 PM Routine.” Authorities say car burglaries and thefts increase as the weather warms up, and they are offering tips to combat such crimes. The Lake County Forest Preserves said parking […]
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Police officer recognized for helping injured driver following head-on rollover crash in Antioch
An Antioch police officer received an award Wednesday for his actions in helping a driver who was injured and trapped in her vehicle following a head-on rollover crash in Antioch. Antioch Police Officer Ray Galioto is the first recipient of the department’s Commendation Award. The award stemmed from Galioto’s actions on November 18 at a […]
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Body of missing 24-year-old Thomas Howe located near Libertyville, officials say
The body of 24-year-old Thomas “Tommy” Howe, who went missing over three weeks ago, has been located near Libertyville, officials said. Howe, 24, of Antioch, was reported missing to the Antioch Police Department on January 22. Howe’s body was recovered shortly before 2 p.m. Tuesday from the Des Plaines River near Libertyville, according to Antioch […]
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Police to hold press conference on missing 24-year-old Thomas Howe, family to offer reward
The parents of 24-year-old Thomas “Tommy” Howe, who went missing on January 22, will offer a monetary reward for information leading to the location of their son at a press conference Friday. Thomas “Tommy” Howe, 24, of Antioch, was reported missing on January 22 to the Antioch Police Department. Howe was last seen wearing a gray North […]
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Police departments in Lake County prepared for verdict in Kyle Rittenhouse trial
Police departments in Lake County say they are prepared for the outcome in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, who resided in Antioch when he was arrested last year. Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli told Lake and McHenry County Scanner that his office has no information suggesting any problems or issues in the […]
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Antioch police arrest identity theft crew with hundreds of pieces of stolen mail from Lake County
The FBI and other federal authorities are assisting after Antioch police arrested an identity theft crew overnight that has stolen at least hundreds of pieces of mail in Lake County and other areas. The Antioch Police Department said they received a report on Friday from a resident in the 400 block of North Avenue in […]
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‘Generosity of our neighbors:’ Antioch Lions Club donates $20,000 to Antioch police, fire departments
The Antioch Lions Club, a non-profit organization, gave the Antioch fire and police departments each a $10,000 donation this week to help them buy new equipment. The donations will be used to help fund protective equipment for Antioch Police Department and provide training equipment for the Antioch Fire Protection District. Antioch Lions Club President Kevin […]