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Health department issues warning after mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in multiple Lake County towns

Health officials are warning the public and offering tips after batches of mosquitoes in multiple Lake County towns tested positive for West Nile virus for the first time this year. A mosquito “pool,” also known as a batch of mosquitoes, was sampled on June 27 in Bannockburn, Lake Villa and Vernon Hills. The batches in […]

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State police say gunman opened fire on other vehicle on Interstate 94 near Bannockburn

State police shut down Interstate 94 near Bannockburn on Sunday to conduct an investigation after a gunman opened fire on a pickup truck, authorities said. The incident happened around 2:30 p.m. Sunday on westbound Interstate 94 near Duffy Lane in Bannockburn. Illinois State Police District 15 troopers responded to a call of shots fired that […]

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Minor injuries reported after gunman crashes into vehicle, fires multiple shots on I-94 near Deerfield

A victim suffered minor non-gunshot-related injuries after a gunman crashed into the victim’s car and fired several shots at the victim on Interstate 94 near Deerfield Sunday morning. The Illinois State Police responded around 11:51 a.m. Sunday to Interstate 94 eastbound at milepost 23 in Lake County for a report of a shooting. Illinois State […]

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New details released in lawsuit filed against Libertyville doctor accused of sexually assaulting five women

New details have been released in a lawsuit filed by one of five victims who were allegedly sexually assaulted by a Libertyville-based doctor. Arkan Alrashid, 54, of the 1-99 block of Broadleys Court in Bannockburn, was initially charged on September 15 with two counts of criminal sexual assault, a Class 1 felony. DuPage County prosecutors […]

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Woman killed after her broken down vehicle was struck by semi-truck on I-94 near Deerfield

A woman died after her broken down vehicle was struck by a semi-truck on Interstate 94 near Deerfield Wednesday evening, police said. The Illinois State Police and Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District responded around 10:04 p.m. Wednesday to Interstate 94 near mile marker 23.25 in Bannockburn. State troopers from District 15 arrived and found a two-vehicle […]

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New charges filed against Libertyville doctor accused of sexually assaulting five women

A Libertyville-based doctor, who lives in Bannockburn, is facing additional charges of sexual assault and sexual abuse after his original charges in September. Arkan Alrashid, 54, of the 1-99 block of Broadleys Court in Bannockburn, was initially charged on September 15 with two counts of criminal sexual assault, a Class 1 felony. DuPage County prosecutors […]

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Football player flown to hospital after injury at Trinity University in Bannockburn

A football player suffered a serious injury during practice Saturday morning at Trinity International University near Deerfield and was flown to the hospital. The Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District and Bannockburn Police Department responded around 11:45 a.m. Saturday to Trinity International University, 2065 Half Day Road in Bannockburn, for an injured person call. According to fire […]

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Libertyville doctor charged with sexually assaulting co-worker in his car

A Libertyville-based doctor, who lives in Bannockburn, was charged with sexually assaulting a co-worker in his vehicle following a business dinner in DuPage County, prosecutors said. Arkan Alrashid, 54, of the 1-99 block of Broadleys Court in Bannockburn, was charged with two counts of criminal sexual assault, a Class 1 felony. Alrashid turned himself in […]