Data from the Lake County Health Department shows a bulk of the county’s 135 cases are located in the southeastern quadrant of Lake County. On Wednesday, the Lake County Health Department reported 20 new cases of COVID-19 in Lake County since Tuesday afternoon. This brings the total number of Lake County residents testing positive for […]
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Second Lake County resident tests positive for coronavirus
A Lake County woman in her 50s is the county’s second confirmed case of coronavirus as the number of cases in Illinois has increased to 46, health officials said. Governor J.B. Pritzker and IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike announced 14 new COVID-19 cases at a Friday press conference. Among the new cases, 13 of them […]
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First case of coronavirus reported in Lake County
State officials have announced six new cases of coronavirus in Illinois, including Lake County’s first case, who is a man in his 50s. Governor J.B. Pritzker said at a press conference Wednesday that the total number of COVID-19 cases is now at 25. Officials said at the press conference that 22 of the 25 cases […]
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Police seek public’s help after Gurnee man fatally shot in Kenosha
Police are asking for witnesses to come forward after a 23-year-old Gurnee man was fatally shot in Kenosha over the weekend, and it’s possible the offender or offenders have ties to the Lake County area. Kenosha police officers were in the area of the 3000 block of Roosevelt Road around 2:10 a.m. Saturday when they […]
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$500K bond for man accused of stealing catalytic converters in NE Lake County area
Police have arrested a man believed to be responsible for stealing catalytic converters in the Lake County and Kenosha County area. Joseph M. Grana, 32, of Waukegan, was charged with four counts of theft, three counts of criminal damage to property, two counts of criminal damage to government property and fugitive from justice. The Zion […]
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Zion police warn of rash in catalytic converter thefts in Lake County
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 […]