A judge refused to release a Libertyville man facing hate crime charges, saying he “terrorized” the community by placing various posters throughout Lake County, including ones with targets on them saying “Good Shot ICE.” Derek Webb, 38, of Libertyville, was charged with one count of a hate crime, a Class 4 felony, and one count […]
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Libertyville man charged with hate crime after anti-immigrant, pro-ICE and MAGA posters placed throughout Lake County
A Libertyville man has been arrested on hate crime charges after posters appeared throughout Lake County with pro-ICE markings and shooting targets placed on aliens, with officials calling it “vile” and “hateful.” Derek Webb, 38, of Libertyville, was charged with one count of a hate crime, a Class 4 felony, and one count of disorderly […]
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Probation for student accused of punching 2 employees during alleged hate crime at College of Lake County in Grayslake
A now-former student has been sentenced to probation after prosecutors say he launched an unprovoked hate crime attack when he tore down a pride flag and punched two staff members in the face at College of Lake County in Grayslake. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Jeffrey Facklam said the incident happened on June 15, 2023. […]
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‘Deeply appalled and disturbed’: Police investigating after swastikas appear on north side of Waukegan
Police are investigating after Nazi swastikas were spray-painted on street signs and sidewalks in Waukegan, which a senator called an act of “intimidation and hate” that has no place in the community. Residents reported on Saturday that a person or people had been painting blue swastikas on public signage around Waukegan. The symbols were spray-painted […]
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‘Cowardly act’: Police investigating antisemitic graffiti found at synagogue in Vernon Hills
Police are investigating after graffiti saying “Hate Jews” was discovered at a synagogue in Vernon Hills, with a rabbi calling the antisemitism incident a “cowardly” act. The Congregation Or Shalom said antisemitic graffiti was spray-painted on a wall in the parking lot of the building, located at 21 West Hawthorn Parkway in Vernon Hills. The […]
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Prosecutors say hate crime suspect called for the killing of LGBTQ+ people in comment made toward Lake County organization
A judge released a man who was charged with a hate crime after prosecutors say he called for the murder of LGBTQ+ people in a comment on a Lake County organization’s Facebook page. The Round Lake Beach Police Department was made aware on June 3 of a threatening comment left on a Facebook post published […]
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Man charged with hate crime after allegedly making threatening comment toward Lake County LGBTQ+ organization
A Wisconsin man has been charged with a hate crime after prosecutors say he made a threatening and derogatory comment on social media toward a Lake County LGBTQ+ organization. The Round Lake Beach Police Department was made aware on June 3 of a threatening comment left on a Facebook post published by the LGBTQ+ Center […]
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Local, federal authorities investigating antisemitic hate crime after letter delivered to Highland Park home
Police and the FBI are investigating a hate crime after a Jewish household in Highland Park received a threatening letter, prompting a hazardous materials response. The Highland Park Police Department and Highland Park Fire Department responded around 8:30 p.m. Sunday to the 900 block of Marion Avenue for a report of a suspicious letter. City […]
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Investigation underway after antisemitic messages about Israel displayed on billboard near Deerfield
An investigation is underway after “hateful, antisemitic” signs relating to Israel were displayed on a billboard along Interstate 94 on the border of Deerfield and Northbrook. OUTFRONT Media said in a statement they were made aware that two of their billboards displayed “inappropriate and unapproved content” Wednesday evening. “We take this matter very seriously. The […]