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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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‘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 […]