Two Lake County businesses were awarded grants as part of a statewide economic recovery program for businesses to help rebuild after the 2020 riots. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced last Monday $976,000 to 26 small businesses and $7.45 million for businesses in commercial corridors. The grants are the final round […]
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15 arrests made, numerous shootings reported, and 50 businesses looted during weekend in Waukegan
Police announced that there were 50 businesses looted, dozens of calls of shots fired and 15 people arrested during civil unrest in Waukegan that occurred Sunday night into Monday morning. What started as peaceful protests in Lake County on Sunday turned into looting and rioting during the evening and overnight hours in Waukegan and Beach […]
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Hundreds of looters descend on Waukegan businesses; rioters attack police officers
Hundreds of people looted dozens of businesses and caused property damage as others attacked police officers with bricks, bottles and rocks overnight in Waukegan. What started as peaceful protests in Lake County on Sunday turned into looting and rioting during the evening and overnight hours in Waukegan and Beach Park. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office […]