Police in North Chicago have launched community watch groups across the city as part of a new crime prevention strategy, saying that it enables residents to play a direct role in making the community safer. The North Chicago Police Department announced the launch of community watch groups on Wednesday. North Chicago Police Department Management Analyst […]
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Multiple people arrested in sting operation targeting organized retail crime in Vernon Hills
Multiple charges have been approved for numerous offenders following a retail sting operation orchestrated by Vernon Hills Police. Vernon Hills Police coordinated the multi-agency operation focused on addressing organized retail crime groups that have been targeting retailers on May 24 and May 25, officials said in a news release. Among other charges and investigative leads […]
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Muslim former North Chicago officer who says he was called ‘terrorist’ by fellow officers wins almost $500K settlement
A Muslim former North Chicago police officer who said he was called a “terrorist” by his fellow officers and subjected to other harassment has won an almost $500,000 settlement. Council On American Islamic Relations (CAIR) Chicago, a civil liberties and advocacy organization, announced this week they resolved “one of the most significant employment cases” involving […]
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Bodycam video captures officer rescuing woman from vehicle under flooded viaduct in North Chicago
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 […]