Sheriff’s deputies arrested three suspects, including two juveniles, after they were found in a stolen vehicle that was speeding over 90 mph through North Chicago early Friday morning. A Lake County sheriff’s sergeant was on patrol around 2:30 a.m. Friday in the area of Route 41 and Casimir Pulaski Drive in North Chicago. Lake County […]
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‘Serious concerns’: Local leaders react to proposed Illinois bill that would prohibit officers from stopping vehicles for traffic infractions
Local officials say they have “serious concerns” about a proposed Illinois bill that would prevent officers from stopping cars for traffic infractions, with one official saying it is “hard to overstate how bad this bill is.” Illinois State Rep. Justin Slaughter (D-Chicago) filed House Bill 4603 on Monday. The bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code […]
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Illinois lawmaker introduces bill that would prevent police from stopping drivers who speed, commit other infractions
An Illinois lawmaker has introduced a bill that would prohibit police from pulling over drivers who speed up to 25 mph over the limit and commit other traffic infractions. Illinois State Rep. Justin Slaughter (D-Chicago) filed House Bill 4603 on Monday. The bill amends the Illinois Vehicle Code and prohibits all law enforcement officers from […]
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Convicted felon stopped by police for driving 107 mph on I-90 in McHenry County found with gun
A convicted felon stopped for driving 107 mph on Interstate 90 in McHenry County was arrested after troopers found him with a handgun and drugs. James D. Gordon, 35, of Bolingbrook, was charged with unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, possession of a controlled substance, two counts of driving under the influence and […]
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Man arrested in Vernon Hills after allegedly leading police on 2 pursuits in Lake Villa, Antioch
A 21-year-old man allegedly led police on two vehicle pursuits in Lake Villa and Antioch before being later arrested in Vernon Hills, prosecutors said. Cole A. Kazakeich, 21, of Vernon Hills, was charged with aggravated fleeing police, reckless driving, two counts of speed, improper traffic lane usage and disregarding a traffic control device. Lake County […]
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Driver found illegally possessing gun after allegedly driving nearly 100 mph in Lake County
A woman who was driving nearly 100 mph was arrested after state troopers found her illegally possessing a loaded gun in Lake County, prosecutors said. Tequila S. Burris, 32, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was charged with three counts of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, driving on a suspended license and speeding. Illinois State Police troopers […]
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Man arrested after allegedly driving 130 mph while drunk on Sheridan Road in Beach Park
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a driver after clocking him driving 130 mph on Sheridan Road in Beach Park while under the influence of alcohol, authorities said. A sheriff’s deputy was on patrol around 1:30 a.m. Sunday near Sheridan Road and Wadsworth Road in Beach Park. The deputy observed a blue Honda sedan traveling at a high […]
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$500K bond for convicted felon on parole found with stolen gun, drugs in Lake County
A convicted felon, who is on parole and is a registered Violent Offender Against Youth, is being held on a $500,000 bond after police found him with a stolen gun and drugs in Lake County. William B. Lewis, 29, of Naperville, was charged with felon in possession of a weapon, possession of cannabis with intent […]
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Man charged with fleeing police, crashing into garage before being tracked down by canine in Round Lake Heights
A police chase resulted in the driver of a vehicle crashing twice, including into a garage, before he fled on foot and was tracked down by a police canine in Round Lake Heights, prosecutors said. Colby B. Franklin, 24, of the 34700 block of North Holman Avenue in Ingleside, was charged with aggravated fleeing police, […]