A 29-year-old man who was shot multiple times in Zion, prompting a lockdown at Zion-Benton High School, has been charged after prosecutors say he was found with a machine gun at the scene. The Zion Police Department responded around 1:06 p.m. on February 27 to the area of Kenosha Road and Highlands Drive for a […]
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‘Long road to recovery’: Injured Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax improving as diagnosis remains unclear
Authorities say injured Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax has a “long road to recovery” but his diagnosis is still unknown as they released a video Friday of him undergoing rehab. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office published a “Happy Friday Update” and said Dax is continuing rehabilitation. He has regained some mobility in his hind legs, […]
Coroner identifies 53-year-old woman killed in three-vehicle crash on Route 59 in Lake Barrington
The coroner has released the identity of a 53-year-old woman who died after a three-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck on Route 59 in Lake Barrington Tuesday afternoon. An autopsy performed Wednesday showed Karen Flintz, 53, of Schaumburg, died as a result of blunt force injuries from a vehicle crash, according to Lake County Coroner Jennifer […]
Sheriff investigating after verbal altercation leads to fight, shooting in Beach Park
The sheriff’s office is investigating after a gunman fired several shots during an altercation that turned into a physical fight in a parking lot in Beach Park Wednesday morning. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 12:05 a.m. Wednesday to a parking lot in the 37800 block of North Sheridan Road in Beach Park for […]
Deputies arrest suspect after victim slashed across face, suffers significant injuries near Antioch
Authorities say a suspect has been taken into custody after he slashed a victim in the face with a knife, leaving him with very serious injuries, near Antioch Wednesday morning. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 12:25 a.m. Wednesday to the 21200 block of Route 173 in unincorporated Antioch for a report of a […]
Woman killed, 2 others injured after multiple-vehicle crash on Route 59 in Lake Barrington
A 53-year-old woman died and two others were also injured after a three-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck on Route 59 in Lake Barrington Tuesday afternoon. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Wauconda Fire District responded around 4:15 p.m. Tuesday to the area of Route 59 north of Miller Road for a vehicle crash with injuries. […]
Injured Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax ‘in great hands,’ grateful for community support as treatment continues
Officials said Tuesday that Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax is thankful for his cards and well wishes as he continues to receive treatment after being injured earlier this month. Lake County Sheriff’s Canine Dax and his handler Deputy John Forlenza were requested to track a fleeing suspect early in the morning on March 4. The […]
Inmate accused of daring escape attempt by climbing through ceiling at sheriff headquarters in Waukegan
A female jail inmate transported to the sheriff’s headquarters in Waukegan attempted to escape by climbing into the ceiling after arriving for an interview with detectives, officials said. April M. Reins, 27, of Twin Lakes, Wisconsin, was transported to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division (CID) on February 22. Lake County Sheriff’s Office […]
Ambulance responding to hospital with patient inside crashes into car in Deer Park
No injuries were reported after an ambulance transporting a patient to the hospital crashed into an SUV in Deer Park, sheriff’s officials said. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 5:55 p.m. Thursday to the area of Long Grove Road and Ela Road in Deer Park for a vehicle crash. Lake Zurich Fire/Rescue Ambulance 321, […]