A judge denied pre-trial release to a felon who attempted to escape by running out of a Lake County courtroom in Waukegan, down seven flights of stairs, before being captured as he nearly exited the building. Allen V. Jefferson, 24, of North Chicago, appeared in Courtroom T-712 at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan on […]
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Convicted felon attempts to escape from Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan after judge orders him jailed
A North Chicago man attempted to escape being taken into custody on Monday by running out of a Lake County courtroom in Waukegan before being captured by officers as he nearly exited the courthouse. Allen V. Jefferson, 24, of North Chicago, appeared in Courtroom T-712 at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan on Monday morning. […]
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Officials announce 23 candidates that applied to fill vacant Lake County associate judge seat
Nearly two dozen attorneys have applied to become the next associate judge for Lake County’s 19th Judicial Circuit Court following the retirement of a long-time judge last month. The Administrative Office of Illinois Courts notified Lake County Chief Judge Daniel Shanes that 23 local attorneys applied for the associate judge vacancy in the 19th Judicial […]
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Lake County Black Lives Matter founder turns self in to begin serving jail sentence for taking photographs in court
The founder of Lake County Black Lives Matter has turned himself in to begin serving a 40-day jail sentence after the man took unauthorized photos during a court proceeding and posted them online. Clyde McLemore, 65, of Zion, attended a court hearing on the morning of April 25 at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan. […]
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Judge sentences Lake County Black Lives Matter founder to 40 days in jail for taking photographs in court
A judge has sentenced the founder of the Lake County Black Lives Matter to 40 days in jail after the man took photos during a court proceeding and posted them online in violation of court rules. Clyde McLemore, 65, of Zion, attended a court hearing on the morning of April 25 at the Lake County […]
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‘[He] is dangerous’: Judge denies pre-trial release to man accused of threatening mass shooting at Lake County Courthouse
A judge denied pre-trial release to a Chicago man who prosecutors called “dangerous” after he allegedly threatened a “military precision” mass shooting at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office became aware on June 14 that a man on Chicago’s Riverwalk passed a note to a security guard working at a […]
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Chicago man in custody after threatening ‘military precision’ mass shooting at Lake County Courthouse
A Chicago man has been taken into custody after authorities say he threatened a “military precision” mass shooting at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office became aware on June 14 that a man on Chicago’s Riverwalk passed a note to a security guard working at a restaurant on the Riverwalk. […]
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Murder defendant’s family member accused of battering 2 family members of murder victim during court hearing in Waukegan
A family member of a murder defendant allegedly battered two family members of the murder victim during a sentencing hearing Wednesday at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan. The incident occurred in Courtroom T-611 at the Lake County Courthouse during the afternoon court call. A sentencing hearing was taking place for Jeffrey L. Donel, who […]
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Beach Park man arrested after allegedly bringing someone else’s urine sample to pass probation drug test
A sex offender on probation in Lake County for failing to comply with his registration has been charged with trying to bring someone else’s urine to pass his drug test. Richard T. Lambert, 55, of Beach Park, was charged with attempting to foil a drug screen test, a Class 4 felony. Lake County Assistant State’s […]