Two Lake County businesses were awarded grants as part of a statewide economic recovery program for businesses to help rebuild after the 2020 riots. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced last Monday $976,000 to 26 small businesses and $7.45 million for businesses in commercial corridors. The grants are the final round […]
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Man charged in connection with June looting of Waukegan restaurant
A Waukegan man was arrested last weekend after being charged with looting a Waukegan restaurant in June during the civil unrest, court records show. Walter J. Brown Jr., 23, of the 2200 block of McKinley Avenue in Waukegan, was charged with one count of burglary, a Class 2 felony, and looting by individuals, a Class […]
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Zion man arrested, charged in June looting of Waukegan store
A 61-year-old Zion man has been arrested in connection with the looting that occurred in Waukegan in June, court records show. Desmond R. Barton, 61, of the 2300 block of 20th Street in Zion, was charged with one count of burglary, a Class 2 felony, and looting by individual, a Class 4 felony. An arrest […]
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Gov. Pritzker adds Lake County, 4 other counties to disaster proclamation amid protests, looting
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has added Lake County and four other counties to his disaster proclamation, which will aid local governments handling protesting, looting and civil unrest. Pritzker announced Wednesday afternoon that Lake, Peoria, Rock Island, Williamson and Stephenson counties were being added. His original proclamation issued on Monday included Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Will, […]
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15 arrests made, numerous shootings reported, and 50 businesses looted during weekend in Waukegan
Police announced that there were 50 businesses looted, dozens of calls of shots fired and 15 people arrested during civil unrest in Waukegan that occurred Sunday night into Monday morning. What started as peaceful protests in Lake County on Sunday turned into looting and rioting during the evening and overnight hours in Waukegan and Beach […]
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Lake County state’s attorney says he will ‘aggressively prosecute’ looters, rioters
Lake County State’s Attorney Michael Nerheim has issued a statement warning that his office will aggressively prosecute those who cause property damage and loot businesses. “As I indicated in my original statement last week, I strongly condemn the actions of the police officers involved in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and any acts […]
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Police prepare following social media reports of planned looting in Lake County
Police departments are warning businesses and residents to be cautious after social media posts surfaced threatening mass looting in Lake County. The Highland Park Police Department said that there are social media reports of looting expanding from Chicago into the suburbs. “Businesses and residents are advised to pay heed and take precautions. Your safety is […]