Police say they arrested a Fox Lake man after he allegedly drove his vehicle onto the football field at Tim Osmond Sports Complex in Antioch, causing damage to the field. The Antioch Police Department launched an investigation on Sunday after receiving a report of a vehicle that intentionally caused damage to the football field at […]
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Family calls for safety regulations for waterfront rentals after man drowns in Mineola Bay in Fox Lake
The family of a 30-year-old man who fell off a canoe and drowned in Mineola Bay in Fox Lake last month is calling for additional safety regulations for waterfront rentals. On the early morning of September 10, Vinod Deonarine, 30, of Schaumburg, took a canoe trip on Fox Lake with his 45-year-old family friend from […]
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State representative from Fox Lake files bill to prevent statewide COVID-19 vaccine mandate for students
In response to a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for California students, a state representative for the 64th house district, based in Fox Lake, is filing a bill to prevent such vaccine mandate in Illinois. State Representative Tom Weber, R-Fox Lake, is drafting the bill and expects it to be filed this week, according to his office. […]
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‘Hometown heroes’: 4 high school students on the way to homecoming help after witnessing crash in Fox Lake
Police say four high school students on their way to homecoming sprang into action after witnessing a vehicle crash with injuries in Fox Lake over the weekend. The Johnsburg Police Department said they would like to recognize Piper Damien, Dominik Drwila, Savannah Lorenz, and Damin Green, who are all Johnsburg High School students. The four […]
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53-year-old man dies following high-speed motorcycle crash in Round Lake Beach, coroner says
A Fox Lake man has died after he was ejected from his motorcycle during a high-speed crash on Wednesday in Round Lake Beach, the coroner said. The Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District and Round Lake Beach Police Department responded around 7:21 a.m. Wednesday to Hainesville Road and Clarendon Drive. Round Lake Beach Deputy Police […]
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Coroner identifies 30-year-old man found dead after falling off canoe into Mineola Bay in Fox Lake
The coroner has identified a 30-year-old man who was found dead after falling off a canoe into Mineola Bay in Fox Lake early Friday morning. Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek has identified the man as Vinod Deonarine, 30, of Schaumburg. An examination conducted at the Lake County Coroner’s Office Monday showed that Deonarine’s death is […]
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30-year-old man found dead after falling off canoe into Mineola Bay in Fox Lake
One man was found safe and a second man was found dead after the two fell out of a canoe early Friday morning on Mineola Bay near Fox Lake, police said. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Fox Lake Police Department received numerous 911 calls for a report of a person screaming for help around […]
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‘Devastating loss:’ Fundraiser started for family of Chicago activist, father who drowned in the Fox Lake
Almost $20,000 has been raised for the family of a 28-year-old father and community activist from Chicago who drowned last week in the Fox Lake following a tubing accident. Malik Alim, 28, of Chicago, and his two children were being pulled on a water tube by a pontoon boat around 10 a.m. on August 20, […]
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Officials announce death of former police chief for Fox Lake and Algonquin police departments
Russell Laine, the former police chief for the Fox Lake and Algonquin police departments, has died, officials announced. He had 38 years of law enforcement service and was a Vietnam veteran. “It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of retired Chief of Police Russell Laine,” the Algonquin Police Department said on […]