Police are warning vehicle owners of a recent rash in catalytic converter thefts in the Lake County and Kenosha County area. The Zion Police Department issued a warning on social media Monday afternoon to vehicle owners in northeast Illinois and southeast Wisconsin. The Zion Police Department has taken six reports of this type of theft […]
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Surge of stolen vehicles and vehicle break-ins reported throughout Lake County, police say
Police are warning residents to lock their cars following a recent surge in vehicles being burglarized and stolen throughout Lake County. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and several police departments in Lake County are reminding the community to follow basic crime prevention steps to avoid becoming a victim. “Don’t leave cars running while unoccupied – […]
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Overnight rain floods homes, closes roadways in Lake County; multiple people rescued
Multiple people were rescued after heavy rainfall early Friday morning caused busy roadways and homes to flood throughout Lake County, officials said. Over the past five days, areas in Lake County have received between five to seven inches of rain, officials in Lake County said. “Lake County officials are working together to assist local communities […]
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PHOTOS: Blizzard moves through Lake and McHenry counties
A blizzard left Lake and McHenry counties with up to 13 inches of snow in some places, knocking out power, closing schools and causing traffic delays. A blizzard warning was issued by the National Weather Service from 6 p.m. Sunday until 6 a.m. Monday morning for Lake and McHenry counties. In McHenry County, 13.1 inches […]
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Gold Pyramid House may be demolished, rebuilt after fire
The owners of the Gold Pyramid House in Wadsworth said that the house may have to be demolished and rebuilt after fire and water damage was estimated at $3 million. The Gold Pyramid House, which is located on the far northeast side of Lake County at 37921 North Dilleys Road in Wadsworth, caught fire around […]
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PHOTOS: Heavy rain brings flooding to Lake County
Thunderstorms brought flooding and road closures Tuesday afternoon to Lake County, especially in the Mundelein and Libertyville area. The National Weather Service issued a flood warning Tuesday evening for McHenry County and Lake County after heavy rain fell across the Chicagoland. The hardest hit areas were Mundelein, Libertyville, parts of Grayslake, parts of Gurnee, Fox […]
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Man charged after making threats to Lake County government offices and Wisconsin college
A Wisconsin man was arrested after making threats to a Wisconsin college and Lake County government offices. In one of the threats he said that, “the shooter in Florida was a hero to me.” Timothy L. Hoeller, 57, of the 8700 block of 72nd Street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is facing charges of threatening a public […]
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Lake County Sheriff Warrants Team arrests two suspects wanted on sexual assault charges
Two wanted men, a 50-year-old Oswego man and a 74-year-old Park City man, were arrested on warrants for sex charges involving minors, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office said. An arrest warrant was issued on January 24 for Thomas E. Zbyszynski, 74, of the 3400 block of Jen Avenue in Park City, on charges of predatory […]
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Bus driver in Greyhound bus pursuit removed from duty
The Greyhound bus driver, who unintentionally lead police on a 17-mile interstate chase after passengers called 911 to report a possible gunman aboard, has been removed from duty. The Patch reported on Tuesday that prosecutors have not charged the bus driver but Greyhound has removed the driver from duty while they investigate. Racine County Sheriff Christopher Schmaling […]