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Prosecutors say charged school employee also sexually abused 2nd student while at Gages Lake school

A judge denied pre-trial release to a Gages Lake school employee accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student as prosecutors say a second child has come forward saying he was sexually abused by her at school. Sandra J. Pardo, 38, of Grayslake, was initially charged last week with three counts of aggravated battery, […]

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Employee at special education school in Gages Lake arrested for allegedly having inappropriate relationship with student

Detectives have arrested an employee of a special education school in Gages Lake who they say had an inappropriate relationship with a student under the age of 16. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said they were notified on Monday about a video posted on social media that showed a boy, under the age of 16, […]

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3 months in jail for man convicted of slashing victim’s stomach open, causing critical injuries in Gages Lake

A man has been sentenced to three months in jail after he pleaded guilty to slashing a victim’s stomach open, leaving him in critical condition, during an argument in Gages Lake. Anthony E. Osmena, 23, of Gages Lake, was charged in April with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery unlawful use of a […]

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Family says man killed in Mother’s Day house fire near Grayslake helped disabled mother escape home

The family of a man, who died on Mother’s Day after becoming trapped in a house fire near Grayslake, said he helped his disabled mother escape the blaze before trying to rescue their dogs. The Gurnee Fire Department, Grayslake Fire Protection District and Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 12:45 a.m. Sunday to the 17800 […]