Bodycam video captured a police officer rescuing a woman from her car after it became disabled and partially submerged under a flooded viaduct in North Chicago. North Chicago Police Officer Gary Grayer was on shift on July 23 and found an occupied vehicle under a flooded overpass at 24th Street and Bobby Thompson Highway in […]
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2 felons arrested after fleeing police, possessing loaded guns in North Chicago, prosecutors say
Two convicted felons were arrested after they allegedly fled from police while possessing loaded guns in North Chicago on Friday, prosecutors said. Jaquan L. Cutrer, 38, of North Chicago, was charged with possession of a firearm, two counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, possession of a controlled substance and two counts of resisting […]
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Police remain vigilant after rumors of gang-targeted shootings in Waukegan, North Chicago area circulate on social media
Rumors of planned gang retaliation shootings in the Waukegan and North Chicago areas are circulating on social media after at least nine people were shot this week in the two cities. In an apparent email sent by local activist Margaret Carrasco to city officials in Lake County, Carrasco said “word on the street” is that […]
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8 people shot, 1 killed, in four separate shootings in Waukegan and North Chicago
Eight people were shot, including one fatally, in four separate shootings in Waukegan and North Chicago within hours of each other Wednesday evening. The first shooting happened around 8 p.m. Wednesday in the 2400 block of West Greenwood Avenue in Waukegan. Waukegan police officers arrived and found two men who were severely injured after being […]
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Lake County police departments participate in torch run for Special Olympics Illinois
Numerous law enforcement agencies participated in a torch run on Sunday for Special Olympics Illinois, where police departments pass on the “Flame of Hope” until it reaches its destination in central Illinois. The Law Enforcement Torch Run raises money and spreads awareness for athletes who participate in Special Olympics Illinois. According to Special Olympics Illinois, […]
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2 people shot, hospitalized after North Chicago shooting
Two people were shot in what appears to be a targeted shooting in North Chicago Wednesday afternoon, police said. The North Chicago Police Department and North Chicago Fire Department responded around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday to the 1400 block of Hervey Avenue in North Chicago for a report of shots fired. Officers arrived and found two […]
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Man fatally shot in drive-by shooting while mowing his lawn in North Chicago
A 49-year-old man was shot and killed while he was mowing his lawn at his home in North Chicago Monday afternoon, the major crime task force said. The North Chicago Police Department responded around 1:25 p.m. Monday to the 1000 block of Jackson Street in North Chicago for a report of shots fired. Officers arrived […]
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North Chicago police sergeants say police chief engaged in relationships with city employees, consumed alcohol while on-duty
North Chicago police sergeants have issued a vote of no confidence in their police chief and allege that he engaged in relationships with city employees, consumed alcohol on-duty and had nude photos on his work phone. Five sergeants with the North Chicago Police Department filed a formal complaint and vote of no confidence on February […]
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Police officers deliver groceries to North Chicago residents after food drive
Following a mobile food bank in North Chicago on Saturday, two police officers helped deliver groceries to several families who were not able to make it to the event. The event was held at the North Chicago City Hall by The Chapel of Libertyville’s mobile food bank, according to Jim Moran, a Community Information Coordinator […]