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13 establishments in Lake County cited by police for selling alcohol to minors during compliance checks

Over a dozen establishments in Lake County were cited for selling alcohol to minors as a result of a countywide initiative this spring, officials announced. The liquor compliance checks are part of an initiative by the Lake County Underage Drinking and Drug Prevention Task Force. Steve Husak, Chairman of the Lake County Underage Drinking and […]

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Alleged drunk driver found with stolen guns, child in car following crash that left 2 injured in Highland Park

A Wisconsin man, who was allegedly driving drunk with a child and stolen guns in his car, was arrested after he caused a crash that left two injured in Highland Park. Abdur-Razzaq Musaqddiq, 49, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, child endangerment, driving under the influence of […]

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Judge wants father of Highland Park parade shooter to go on trial by October or November

A judge told attorneys during a hearing Friday that he wants a trial to take place no later than October or November for the father of the accused Highland Park parade shooter. The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office charged Robert Crimo Jr., 58, of Highwood, in mid-December with seven counts of reckless conduct causing great […]

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At least nine vehicles burglarized by suspects who broke vehicle windows to steal items in Highland Park

Police are investigating after a suspect or suspects broke windows to multiple vehicles and stole purses, bags, jewelry and credit cards from at least nine cars in Highland Park. The Highland Park Police Department responded to eight reports of burglary to motor vehicles in the span of one hour from 10-11 a.m. Thursday, according to […]

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‘Will be greatly missed’: Officials ask for help in identifying hit-and-run driver that fatally struck Deerfield school board member

A Deerfield school board member is being remembered as city officials continue to plea for the public’s help in identifying the hit-and-run driver who fatally struck the woman in Highland Park. An autopsy performed Friday on Maureen Wener, 49, of Deerfield, showed she died as a result of blunt force injuries, according to Lake County […]

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Chicago Bears surprise boy paralyzed in Highland Park shooting with new wheelchair

The Chicago Bears surprised Cooper Roberts, the boy paralyzed in the Highland Park parade shooting, with a new wheelchair that will allow him to visit the beach without getting stuck. The Bears and “Devices 4 the Disabled,” a non-profit organization, partnered to present Cooper with a wheelchair specifically made for the sand. Cooper visited Halas […]

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Deerfield school board member identified as bicyclist fatally struck by hit-and-run driver in Highland Park

A Deerfield school board member has been identified as the bicyclist who died after being struck by a vehicle that fled the scene in Highland Park Friday afternoon. An autopsy performed Friday on Maureen Wener, 49, of Deerfield, showed she died as a result of blunt force injuries, according to Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek. […]

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Lawmakers pass legislation that will allow police to use drones for events in wake of Highland Park parade shooting

Lawmakers have passed legislation that will allow law enforcement to use drones to monitor large events following the mass shooting at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park. The Drones as First Responders Act passed the Illinois General Assembly to allow police agencies to use drones to monitor large special events, like parades and […]