A judge ordered a driver detained pending trial after prosecutors say she struck a Mundelein woman, killing her and her unborn baby, in Waukegan and fled the scene as officers arrived. Rosalinda Vaca, 49, of Waukegan, was charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving death, a Class 1 felony. The Waukegan Police Department […]
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Prosecutors say driver charged in fatal hit-and-run of woman, unborn baby in Waukegan stopped nearby but fled when police arrived
Prosecutors say a driver charged in the fatal hit-and-run of a mother and her unborn baby in Waukegan initially stopped near the scene but fled when officers began arriving. Rosalinda Vaca, 49, of Waukegan, was charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving death, a Class 1 felony. The Waukegan Police Department and Waukegan […]
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Police arrest and charge driver in hit-and-run that left Mundelein woman, unborn baby dead in Waukegan
Police announced they have arrested and charged the hit-and-run driver who struck a Mundelein mother, killing her and her unborn baby, in Waukegan Sunday evening. An autopsy performed Monday showed that Michelle Heidbrick, 36, of Mundelein, died as a result of blunt force injuries as a result of a vehicle crash, according to Lake County […]
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Barrington High School student among 3 teens shot in Carpentersville who were found seeking help in Algonquin
School officials say at least one of three teens who were shot in Carpentersville and found seeking help in Algonquin is a Barrington High School student and staff are providing support to the family. Carpentersville Deputy Police Chief Kevin Stankowitz said four people were sitting in a car parked in a driveway in the 1200 […]
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2 alleged gunmen arrested, charged after 3 teens shot in Carpentersville seek help in Algonquin
Police have arrested two alleged gunmen and charged them with attempted murder after three teenagers were shot in Carpentersville before being found in a car in Algonquin. Carpentersville Deputy Police Chief Kevin Stankowitz said four people were sitting in a car parked in a driveway in the 1200 block of Navajo Drive in Carpentersville on […]
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Driver cited after causing crash that left woman seriously injured after being ejected from rolled-over SUV in Zion
Investigators have cited a driver who ran a red light and caused a crash that left a woman seriously injured after she was ejected from an SUV that rolled over in Zion. The Zion Fire Rescue Department, Beach Park Fire Department and Zion Police Department responded around 10:53 a.m. on July 30 to the area […]
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Family says 2 teenagers killed in McHenry crash caused by drunk driver were ‘best friends’ as funeral services set
A family says two teenagers were not just siblings but “best friends” ahead of funeral arrangements set for next week after the two were killed in a crash caused by a drunk driver in McHenry. The McHenry Police Department and McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 12:30 a.m. Monday to the area of Route […]
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2nd of two teenage siblings identified after being killed in crash caused by drunk, reckless driver in McHenry
The second of two teens, who were siblings, has been identified after they were killed in a crash caused by a driver who was allegedly more than four times over the legal drinking limit in McHenry. The McHenry Police Department and McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 12:30 a.m. Monday to the area of […]
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Coroner releases identity of 1 of 2 teenagers killed in crash caused by drunk, reckless driver in McHenry
The coroner has released the identity of one of two teens killed in a crash caused by a driver who was allegedly more than four times over the legal drinking limit when he ran a red light in McHenry. The McHenry Police Department and McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 12:30 a.m. Monday to […]