A mother has filed a lawsuit against the officers who fatally shot her son who was firing two guns into the air in Buffalo Grove, saying the officers failed to use non-lethals to subdue him. The lawsuit was filed earlier this week by Kristine Howard, who is representing herself, in the U.S. District Court of […]
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State’s attorney clears officers of wrongdoing in fatal shooting of man who was firing 2 guns in Buffalo Grove
The state’s attorney’s office has cleared the officers who fatally shot a man who called 911 and then fired two guns into the air when responding officers arrived in Buffalo Grove. The Buffalo Grove Police Department responded to a 911 call around 12:29 a.m. December 2, 2021 for a report of a man with a […]
Police, DCFS investigating after students post photo online of fellow student using school bathroom in Waukegan
Police and DCFS have been notified after students took a photo of a fellow student who was using the bathroom at a Waukegan middle school and posted the photo on social media. Waukegan Public Schools Director of Communications Nicholas Alatzakis said an investigation has been opened at Edith Smith Middle School and is ongoing. The […]
Round Lake teacher, ex-candidate for state representative placed on leave pending police investigation
A former state representative candidate, who is a teacher at Round Lake High School, has been on leave for over a month while police conduct a criminal investigation into him. Round Lake Area Schools Superintendent Dr. Donn Mendoza sent a message to parents on Monday about the investigation. Mendoza said the school district was notified […]
Student removed from school after threat made at elementary school in Gurnee
Police say they are investigating and school administration has removed a student from school after a threat was made toward an elementary school in Gurnee. The Gurnee Police Department said a school resource officer on Thursday became aware of a verbal threat made by a student. The juvenile is a student at River Trail School […]
3rd Lake County man charged in daytime shootout in McHenry where over 50 shots were fired
A third Lake County man has been charged in connection with a shootout in broad daylight in McHenry last year where over 50 shots were fired, court records show. An arrest warrant was issued for Davontae L. Newkum, 26, of North Chicago, in September charging him with aggravated discharge of a firearm, felon in possession […]
Zion man pleads not guilty in attempted murder case for daytime shooting in McHenry
A Zion man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to attempted murder in connection with a shootout in McHenry where over 50 shots were fired last summer. Deontae Wade, 26, of the 2600 block of Horeb Avenue in Zion, was charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm, unlawful […]
Lockdown lifted at middle school in Lake in the Hills after live round found on campus
Marlowe Middle School in Lake in the Hills was on lockdown Thursday morning while police investigated a live round of ammunition that was found on campus. The school, located at 9625 Haligus Road in Lake in the Hills, sent an email to parents around 8:30 a.m. Thursday about the situation. Officials said in a statement […]
Video released shows man firing 2 guns before being fatally shot by police officers in Buffalo Grove
Editor’s Note: The below video could be considered shocking or disturbing to the viewer. Viewer discretion is advised. Authorities have released graphic video showing the moment officers fatally shot a man who was firing two guns into the air in Buffalo Grove last month. The Buffalo Grove Police Department responded to a 911 call around […]