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Chief judge issues rules for law enforcement, ICE in regard to arrests inside Lake County courthouses

The chief judge has issued rules for officers, including ICE, when it comes to arresting people inside Lake County courthouses following the arrest of a judge in Wisconsin for obstructing. Lake County Chief Judge Daniel B. Shanes issued an administrative order on Tuesday with certain rules for arrests in the 19th Judicial Circuit Court courthouses. […]

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Pre-trial release granted for former juvenile counselor for Lake County Court accused of sending nude photos to child

A former juvenile counselor for Lake County Court was granted pre-trial release after being arrested for allegedly sending nude photos of herself to a child she met while he was in county custody. Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said detectives became aware that Bayleigh Hoyt, 28, of Buffalo Grove, engaged a 17-year-old boy […]

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Now-former juvenile counselor for Lake County Circuit Court accused of sending nude photos to child

A now-former juvenile counselor for Lake County Circuit Court has been arrested for allegedly sending nude photos of herself to a child she met while he was in county custody. Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli said detectives became aware that Bayleigh Hoyt, 28, of Buffalo Grove, engaged a 17-year-old boy in inappropriate text […]

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State appellate court allows 51-year-old man convicted of 2002 murder near Antioch to request new trial

The Illinois State Appellate Court ruled Tuesday that a 51-year-old man, who is serving a 50-year sentence for a 2002 murder near Antioch, can request a new trial to be exonerated after affidavits point to his innocence. Ronald E. Ruhl, 51, who was from Crystal Lake according to the Chicago Tribune, was sentenced to 50-years […]

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Face masks to be required in all Lake County government buildings regardless of vaccination status

County officials have announced that face coverings will be required again in all Lake County government buildings starting on Monday as COVID-19 cases rise in the state. The requirement will be for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people, according to Alex Carr, Interim Chief Communications Officer for Lake County. Carr said the mandate comes after the […]

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Illinois appeals court upholds assault weapons ban in Deerfield

The Illinois Appellate Court has reversed the ruling of a Lake County judge, allowing for Deerfield to begin enforcing their assault weapons ban, which allows fines of $250-$1,000 a day for violators. The 2nd District Appellate Court found that the Village of Deerfield lawfully adopted an ordinance banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. The 3-judge […]

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Sheriff’s officers save man who overdosed in Lake County Circuit Court

On Wednesday three Lake County Sheriff’s Correctional Officers saved the life of a man suffering an opioid overdose in a courtroom, sheriff’s officials said. Lake County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Sgt. Christopher Covelli said that at 10:30 a.m. Lake County Sheriff’s Court Security Officers observed a 24-year-old man slumped over, in the public viewing area of […]