An Elgin man has been charged with providing fentanyl-laced cocaine to two Marengo people who later died, authorities said. The Marengo Police Department said in a news release they responded to an apartment complex in the 600 block of E. Grant Highway December 1, 2023, for a report of two dead people. Through the investigation, […]
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Former Johnsburg High School coach died by suicide, was under criminal investigation for conduct with child
The girl’s track and field coach at Johnsburg High School who resigned just before he died by suicide was under criminal investigation for inappropriate conduct involving a child. Johnsburg School District 12 Superintendent Dan Johnson and Principal Kevin Shelton sent a letter to parents on April 10 announcing the death of former staff member Tom […]
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Johnsburg High School community in mourning after sudden deaths of 2 staff members days apart
The Johnsburg High School community is in mourning after the deaths of two staff members, one of whom had recently left the district, were announced just days apart. Johnsburg School District 12 Superintendent Dan Johnson and Principal Kevin Shelton sent a letter to parents on Wednesday announcing the death of former staff member, Tom Weaver. […]
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Village mourns death of Deerfield village trustee who served for past 25 years
Village officials announced that a longtime Deerfield village trustee, who served in the role for the past 25 years, died on Thursday. The Village of Deerfield said in a statement that it was with “great sadness” to report the death of Village Trustee William Seiden. Seiden died on Thursday following a brief illness. “Bill served […]
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Fox Lake’s first female mayor who also served as village trustee dies at age 72
A former Fox Lake mayor, who was the first female to serve as mayor before serving 14 years as a village trustee, has died at age 72. Nancy Koske, a longtime resident of Fox Lake, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday surrounded by her family. Koske began life in the Ravenswood and Jefferson Park […]
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Local officials, community mourn death of former Waukegan alderman and NCAA wrestling champion
Local officials and the community are mourning the death of a former Waukegan alderman, who was an NCAA wrestling champion and the longest-serving city council member. Larry TenPas, 89, died on Tuesday surrounded by his loved ones at a hospital in Cook County. TenPas was a former alderman for Waukegan’s sixth ward and the longest-serving […]
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‘Deep sadness’: First African-American fire chief in Lake County dies at age 76
Lake County’s first African-American fire chief died this week at age 76 after serving on the North Chicago Fire Department for over 24 years before his retirement. The North Chicago Fire Department announced Friday with “deep sadness” that retired fire chief Richard Turner died on Thursday. Turner was hired as a full-time firefighter with the […]
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‘Will forever inspire and guide us’: Former Lake Villa mayor who served in position for 24 years dies at age 78
Village officials announced that former Lake Villa Mayor Frank Loffredo, who served in the position for 24 years, died on Wednesday at the age of 78. “It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our dear friend and community leader, former Mayor Frank Loffredo,” the Village of Lake Villa […]
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Barrington Fire Department mourns death of retired firefighter with 39 years of service
The Barrington Fire Department said they are mourning after a retired firefighter, who had 39 years of service with the department, died last week. John Matlachowski, 63, of Barrington, died on Thursday, according to an obituary. “He was a true gentleman who was loved by the Barrington Fire Department and the entire community,” the department […]