Investigators are renewing their calls for witnesses to come forward to help identify the gunman who shot and killed an 18-year-old man, who was in the “wrong place at the wrong time,” at a Waukegan park. Ladarrius M. Cowart, 18, of Gurnee, was shot in the head and died at Bowen Park, 1800 North Sheridan […]
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Jury convicts man on federal charges for robbing 3 banks in Gurnee, other cities with AK-47-style rifle
A man faces up to life in prison after a jury convicted him on federal charges for robbing three banks, including one in Gurnee, with an AK-47 rifle, prosecutors said. James D. Williams, 46, of Bartlett, was found guilty of three counts of bank robbery, three counts of using a firearm during a crime of […]
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Man wanted for allegedly driving ‘excessively fast’ and intoxicated before t-bone crash that killed infant and mother near Waukegan
An arrest warrant was issued for a Zion man who police say was driving “excessively fast” while intoxicated before crashing into another vehicle in unincorporated Waukegan. The October crash killed an infant and his mother and left several others seriously injured. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Gurnee Fire Department responded on October 29, 2022, […]
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Man charged with driving drunk, causing crash that left woman dead and second woman seriously injured in Park City
A man has been charged with driving drunk and causing a two-vehicle crash that left a 25-year-old woman dead and a second woman seriously injured in Park City. The Park City Police Department and Waukegan Fire Department responded around 2:19 a.m. on December 3 to Route 120 and Knight Avenue for a report of a […]
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No injuries after house catches on fire in Gurnee, causes it to be uninhabitable
No one was injured and a Gurnee home is uninhabitable after a fire broke out Tuesday evening, fire officials said. The Gurnee Fire Department responded around 5:45 p.m. Tuesday to the 300 block of Pine Grove Avenue for a report of a structure fire. Firefighters arrived and found heavy smoke and fire coming from the […]
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Sheriff seeking help in locating teenager last seen near juvenile detention center in Vernon Hills
The sheriff’s office says they are searching for a 17-year-old boy who went missing and was last seen near a juvenile detention center near Vernon Hills. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office said that Nasir Harris, 17, was last seen Friday evening. He was last seen leaving a facility in the 24600 block of North Milwaukee […]
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‘We will never forget you’: Gurnee Police Department announces death of retired canine
The Gurnee Police Department said they are deeply saddened to report that one of their retired police canines, who had seven years of service, has died. The department made the announcement Tuesday evening, announcing that canine Hunter passed away. Hunter retired in September 2021 after a seven-year career. He was deployed 903 times for detection […]
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Deputies, firefighters and nearly 200 Jeeps put ‘big smile’ on boy’s face at Make-A-Wish event near Gurnee
Nearly 200 Jeeps, with the help of auxiliary deputies and firefighters, granted a wish near Gurnee on Sunday for a boy who was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Make-A-Wish event coordinators contacted the Lake County Sheriff’s Office to help grant a wish for Parker, Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said. Parker was […]
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2 officers injured, 1 transported to hospital after trying to arrest suspects at Gurnee Mills
Two suspects are in custody after two officers were injured, one of which was transported to the hospital, during a stolen vehicle investigation at Gurnee Mills Saturday. The Gurnee Police Department received notification around 12:50 p.m. Saturday from the Flock safety system of a stolen vehicle in the area. Officers responded to Gurnee Mills mall, 6170 […]