A judge set bond at $1 million after prosecutors said a man picked up two children and sexually assaulted one of them, while in possession of a firearm, near Antioch. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 3:15 a.m. Saturday to the 40200 block of North Bonham Court in unincorporated Antioch after receiving a 911 […]
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Woman receives $1 million settlement after suffering serious injury during explosion at Antioch restaurant
A Lindenhurst woman who suffered a serious injury during an explosion at an Antioch restaurant is receiving a $1 million settlement after suing the business, her lawyer said. LaVerne and Charles Burress, of Lindenhurst, went to dinner at Anastasias Restaurant and Sports Lounge on Hillside Avenue in Antioch on September 16, 2020. The couple dined […]
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Man picks up 2 children before later sexually assaulting one of them near Antioch, police say
Police rescued two children after one of them called 911 to report a man, who was reportedly armed with a firearm, picked them up and sexually assaulted one of them near Antioch Saturday. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 3:15 a.m. Saturday to the 40200 block of North Bonham Court in unincorporated Antioch after […]
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Man pleads not guilty to murdering neighbor over use of leaf blower near Antioch
A 79-year-old man has pleaded not guilty after prosecutors say he fatally shot his neighbor during an argument over the neighbor’s use of a leaf blower near Antioch. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Antioch Fire Department responded around 7:35 p.m. on April 12 to the 40700 block of North Black Oak Avenue in unincorporated […]
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Wisconsin man charged with failing to report crash that left girlfriend injured in Antioch
Prosecutors say a Wisconsin man failed to report a single-vehicle crash in Antioch that was caused by him driving recklessly, resulting in his girlfriend being injured. David A. Schroeder, 38, of Silver Lake, Wisconsin, was charged with failure to report an accident, failure to give aid after an accident with injury and aggravated reckless driving […]
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Firefighter injured, transported to hospital while battling fire that engulfed house near Antioch
One firefighter was transported to the hospital while battling a fire that engulfed an unoccupied home near Antioch early Wednesday morning, authorities said. The Antioch Fire Department responded around 3 a.m. Wednesday to the 25100 block of West Oak Lane in unincorporated Antioch for a report of a structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find heavy […]
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$700K bond for Antioch man accused of making threats of violence toward synagogue in Lindenhurst
A judge set bond at $700,000 for an Antioch man arrested after authorities said he made threats of violence towards a synagogue in Lindenhurst and Jewish organizations nationwide. The Antioch Police Department said they arrested Christopher Williams, 33, of Antioch, following an extensive months-long investigation working with federal law enforcement. Officers arrested Williams around 5 […]
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Man allegedly punched security officer after committing retail theft at Walmart in Antioch
Prosecutors say a Waukegan man, who is a convicted felon, punched a security officer that confronted him while he was leaving the Walmart in Antioch with stolen products. James E. Chandler, 56, of Waukegan, was charged with retail theft over $300, enhanced theft and battery making physical contact. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Stella Day […]
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Antioch man charged with making threats of violence toward synagogue in Lindenhurst, Jewish organizations nationwide
An Antioch man has been arrested after authorities say he made threats of violence towards congregates of a synagogue in Lindenhurst and Jewish organizations nationwide. The Antioch Police Department said they arrested Christopher Williams, 33, of Antioch, following an extensive months-long investigation working with federal law enforcement. Officers arrested Williams around 5 p.m. Friday near […]