A former Lake County deputy coroner pleaded not guilty to felony charges alleging she recorded herself telling a child that their family member died in a vehicle crash. Dana A. Dingman, 36, of the 100 block of Station Park Circle in Grayslake, was indicted in July on charges of official misconduct, a Class 3 felony, […]
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Former Lake County deputy coroner indicted on felony charges for recording victim’s family without consent
A deputy coroner at the Lake County Coroner’s Office has been fired and indicted on felony charges for recording herself conducting a death notification to a victim’s family member. Dana A. Dingman, 36, of the 100 block of Station Park Circle in Grayslake, was indicted on Wednesday on charges of official misconduct, a Class 3 […]
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Jennifer Banek sworn in as the new Lake County coroner
Jennifer Banek, who defeated Howard Cooper, was sworn in as the new Lake County coroner on Tuesday and says she is eager to get to work. Lake County Chief Judge Diane Winter swore Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek into office. Banek, who was elected to her first term, was one of four countywide officials sworn […]
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Endorsement: Incumbent Howard Cooper for Lake County coroner
Voters will decide on November 3 between incumbent Howard Cooper and Jennifer Banek in the race for Lake County coroner. Cooper, who is a Republican, worked as a dentist before being elected coroner in Lake County in 2016. Banek, who is a Democrat, is a certified registered nurse anesthetist and Captain in the U.S. Army […]
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Almost 90 children attend Shop with a Sheriff event at Round Lake Beach Walmart
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office held its eighth annual ‘Shop with a Sheriff’ event on Tuesday taking almost 90 underprivileged children shopping for Christmas presents. The program benefited a total of 88 children by providing them an opportunity to shop for items such as winter coats, footwear, and Christmas presents with a uniformed member of […]