A Libertyville man has been sentenced to six months in prison for mailing threatening letters to federal district judges appointed by President Donald Trump, telling them to “be careful,” accompanied by photos of ammo. James Lebuhn, 66, of Libertyville, was charged in the U.S. District Court in Chicago in March with two counts of mailing […]
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Over 3 years in federal prison for Winthrop Harbor man who threatened to ‘execute’ President Trump, burn down courthouse
AÂ Winthrop Harbor man has been sentenced to over three years in federal prison for threatening to “execute” U.S. President Donald Trump and to burn down the Lake County courthouse. Trent Schneider, 58, of Winthrop Harbor, was charged in November in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois with making a threat in interstate […]
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‘Terrorizing the community’: Judge refuses to release hate crime suspect accused of posting signs targeting Latinos in Lake County
A judge refused to release a Libertyville man facing hate crime charges, saying he “terrorized” the community by placing various posters throughout Lake County, including ones with targets on them saying “Good Shot ICE.” Derek Webb, 38, of Libertyville, was charged with one count of a hate crime, a Class 4 felony, and one count […]
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Libertyville man charged with hate crime after anti-immigrant, pro-ICE and MAGA posters placed throughout Lake County
A Libertyville man has been arrested on hate crime charges after posters appeared throughout Lake County with pro-ICE markings and shooting targets placed on aliens, with officials calling it “vile” and “hateful.” Derek Webb, 38, of Libertyville, was charged with one count of a hate crime, a Class 4 felony, and one count of disorderly […]
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Approximately 150 gather along Route 31 in McHenry to protest President Donald Trump on his birthday
Approximately 150 people came out to protest President Donald Trump, holding signs that said “Trump for Prison” and “Resist,” along Route 31 in McHenry on the president’s birthday on Sunday. A “RISE UP!” rally sponsored by Indvisible McHenry County was held from 3-5 p.m. Sunday. The protest was held on the corner of Route 31 […]
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‘Vile, hateful’: Anti-immigrant, pro-ICE and MAGA posters being placed throughout Lake County
Posters have appeared in the Waukegan, Zion and North Chicago area recently with pro-Trump and pro-ICE markings, along with shooting targets placed on aliens, as officials call it “vile” and “hateful.” U.S. Congressman Brad Schneider said he was “disgusted” by the “vile, hateful” posters being placed in Waukegan, Zion and North Chicago. He called it a […]
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Over 10,000 people attend third round of ‘No Kings’ protests across Lake, McHenry counties
Well over 10,000 people were estimated to have attended the third round of “No Kings” protests across Lake and McHenry counties on Saturday, rallying against U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration. Indivisible, a progressive movement organization with chapters across the United States, is the lead organizer of No Kings. Dozens of protests took place […]
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‘No Kings’ anti-Trump protests to be held this weekend across Lake, McHenry counties; large turnout expected
A third round of “No Kings” protests is set to be held on Saturday across Lake and McHenry counties, as well as the United States, with organizers expecting the biggest turnout yet. Indivisible NE Lake County said thousands of Lake County residents are expected to gather in Gurnee from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at […]
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Federal jury convicts Winthrop Harbor man of threatening to ‘execute’ President Donald Trump, burn down courthouse
A federal jury has convicted a Winthrop Harbor man who threatened to “execute” U.S. President Donald Trump, saying “people need to die” and “I’m going to get some guns,” while also threatening to burn down the county courthouse. Trent Schneider, 58, of Winthrop Harbor, was charged in November in U.S. District Court for the Northern […]