One person was transported to the hospital with injuries after an SUV crashed into a semi-tractor-trailer truck, with the car becoming lodged underneath the trailer, on Interstate 294 near Deerfield. The Illinois State Police and Northbrook Fire Department responded around 10:11 a.m. Wednesday to Interstate 294 at the 52.75 mile post in Deerfield for a […]
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Man caught selling cocaine and guns in Lake and Cook counties following undercover local, federal investigation
An investigation has led to the arrest of a 26-year-old man who authorities say was trafficking cocaine and firearms while unknowingly selling them to undercover officers in Lake and Cook counties. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office Special Investigations Group (SIG) worked with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) – Chicago Field Division […]
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‘The worst kind of exploitation’: Deerfield man found with horrific child sex abuse material, allegedly discussed sex assault online
Detectives have arrested a Deerfield man after they say he was found with dozens of sexually explicit videos and photos of children and discussed online with others about the sexual assault of children. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office received a tip from a social media provider indicating a device in Lake County possessed suspected child […]
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2 arrested after suspect runs away from stolen U-Haul van before being captured by officers in Deerfield
Two suspects were arrested after one of them ran away on foot and was chased down by officers after he tried fleeing a stolen U-Haul van in Deerfield, police reports show. The Deerfield Police Department was alerted around 6:18 p.m. on November 21 to a stolen white Ford Transit van that had entered the town […]
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Illinois Lottery player wins $1 million ticket sold at gas station in Deerfield as Powerball increases to $1.7 billion
A winning $1 million lottery ticket was sold at a gas station in Deerfield and a $50,000 ticket was sold in Huntley for Monday’s drawing as the Powerball jackpot soars to $1.7 billion. The Illinois Lottery said the Powerball jackpot has increased to an estimated $1.7 billion for Wednesday evening’s drawing, “offering a potentially life-changing […]
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‘If this bridge could talk…’: Oversized truck hits train viaduct, becomes stuck in Deerfield
Deerfield Road was shut down after a box truck struck a viaduct bridge and became stuck in Deerfield in a spot where many oversized trucks have crashed in recent years. The Deerfield Police Department responded just before 8 a.m. Friday to a truck that struck the viaduct on Deerfield Road. Officers shut down Deerfield Road […]
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Federal lawsuit dismissed against parent who was sued by Deerfield High School teacher over social media comments
A parent who was sued in federal court by a Deerfield High School teacher over social media comments had the lawsuit against her dismissed, with attorneys saying the resolution sends a “powerful message” for constitutional rights. Deerfield High School teacher Britnee Kenyon filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Chicago in October 2024 against […]
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Large portion of Interstate 94 completely shut down in Deerfield, Northbrook after crash
State police say a large portion of Interstate 94 in Deerfield and Northbrook was completely shut down Thursday afternoon following a crash that caused live wires to hang across the tollway. Illinois State Police Troop 3 said they are conducting traffic control on Interstate 94 just east of the Interstate 294 spur. A large light […]
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Woman extricated from rolled over car, transported to hospital following crash under viaduct in Deerfield
A woman had to be extricated from her car after she drove into oncoming traffic and struck another vehicle, causing her car to roll over and block Deerfield Road in Deerfield. The Deerfield Police Department and Deerfield-Bannockburn Fire Protection District responded around 1:03 p.m. Saturday to the area of Deerfield Road and Robert York Avenue […]