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Lake County officials, board members publicly condemn ‘horrific terrorist attacks’ on Israeli citizens

Lake County Board members and other officials in Lake County say they unequivocally condemn the “horrific terrorist attacks” on Israel as a Deerfield High School graduate remains held hostage. The officials issued a public statement Monday, just over a week after the Hamas militant group launched an attack on Israel. “Murdering innocent civilians is never […]

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Judge denies pre-trial release to man accused of seriously injuring man, woman during skateboard attack in Crystal Lake

A judge rejected a man’s request to be released under the SAFE-T Act after being charged with attacking two victims with a skateboard in Crystal Lake, leaving them seriously injured. Brandon M. Brown, 29, of Cary, was charged with two counts of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm, two counts of aggravated battery using a […]

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Recent Deerfield High School graduate, mother both still alive after being taken hostage by Hamas in Israel

A 17-year-old girl, who is a recent Deerfield High School graduate, and her mother are both reportedly still alive after being taken hostage by Hamas while visiting family in Israel. Deerfield High School Principal Dr. Kathryn Anderson sent a letter to the school community on Monday. Anderson said it was in “great sadness” to share […]

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Sheriff says extra patrols will be conducted at schools, houses of worship in Lake County following attack on Israel

The Lake County sheriff denounced the deadly attack this past weekend on Israel and said deputies will conduct extra patrols at schools and houses of worship in Lake County. Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg issued a public statement Monday to the Lake County community. Idleburg referenced the Hamas militant group attack on Israel that occurred […]

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Judge denies pre-trial release for man accused of ‘unprovoked’ attack at Woodstock bar that left victim hospitalized

A judge denied pre-trial release for a Carpentersville man accused of smashing a bottle over a person’s head, causing a severe wound, during an “unprovoked attack” at a bar in Woodstock. Genaro Bahena-Arellano, 47, of Carpentersville, was charged with aggravated battery in a public place, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and possession of a […]

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Victim transported to hospital after suspect repeatedly punched him inside Waukegan grocery store, prosecutors say

Prosecutors say a man collapsed to the ground and was hospitalized after he was attacked by a man who he accidentally bumped into at a grocery store in Waukegan. Dartanion D. Smith, 35, of Waukegan, was charged with battery causing bodily harm and battery making physical contact. The incident occurred on December 12 at Tony’s […]