The Lake County Sheriff’s Office announced that a non-profit center in Waukegan will now be an alternative to jail for those who have mental health issues or substance use disorders. The Independence Center, in partnership with the Lake County’s Sheriff’s Office, Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office, and Lake County Government, announced the expansion of the […]
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U.S. Marine Corps recruiter arrested after being found in possession of child pornography
A U.S. Marine Corps recruiter assigned to the Lake County area was arrested after investigators found him with images and videos of child pornography, prosecutors said. James R. Wallace, 35, was charged with four felony counts of child pornography possession, court records show. Wallace, an active duty staff sergeant with the U.S. Marine Corps, surrendered […]
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Family calls for charges against officers in Round Lake Beach police custody death following new autopsy findings
The state’s attorney’s office said they are reviewing a second autopsy that showed the death of a man in Round Lake Beach police custody was partially caused by “prone back pressure” applied by police. Abel Rosiles Jr., 21, of Round Lake, died on June 18, 2020. A jury inquest ruled in October that Rosiles’s death […]
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‘This was murder’: Lake County state’s attorney reacts to verdict in George Floyd case
Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart said there is “so much more work to do” for criminal justice reform following the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd. Chauvin, 45, was found guilty by a jury on Tuesday of all three charges he faced — unintentional second-degree murder, […]
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Family of Deerfield murder victim outraged, saddened as Marni Yang seeks new trial
The family of a Deerfield woman, who was the girlfriend of a former Chicago Bears player and was shot to death in 2007, says they are outraged and saddened as convicted killer Marni Yang is expected to seek a new trial. Marni K. Yang, 53, is serving two life sentences for the murders of Rhoni […]
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Lake County state’s attorney announces new changes to his office, says “We must make Lake County safer”
Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart said his top priority is to eliminate systemic racism in the justice system and make Lake County safer, according to a public letter he wrote. Rinehart said that he is pledging safety, equality and transparency as pillars of his new administration. “We must make Lake County safer and our […]
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Gov. Pritzker, Lake County state’s attorney issue statements of support for criminal justice reform bill
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart both signaled their support for the newly approved criminal justice reform bill, which ends cash bail and implements police reform measures. House Bill 3653 — formerly House Bill 163 — passed by a 60-50 vote early Wednesday morning. The Senate passed the bill by […]
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Eric Rinehart sworn in as the new Lake County state’s attorney
Eric Rinehart, who defeated Michael Nerheim, was sworn in Tuesday morning as Lake County State’s Attorney and promised to reduce crime and end disparities in the courtroom. Lake County Chief Judge Diane Winter swore in Lake County State’s Attorney Eric F. Rinehart in front of nearly two dozen friends and family members at the Lake […]
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Endorsement: Michael Nerheim for Lake County state’s attorney
Voters will decide on November 3 between incumbent Michael Nerheim and challenger Eric Rinehart in the race for Lake County state’s attorney. Nerheim, a Republican, has served as the Lake County State’s Attorney for eight years starting in 2012 and has over 20 years of legal experience. He oversees an office of 140 attorneys, investigators […]