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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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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 […]