A celebration of life was held Saturday for a 14-year-old boy who died in a crash with an SUV while riding an e-moto in front of Wauconda High School, as his family says their hearts are shattered. Tyler Waldal, 14, of Wauconda, died on July 21 following a vehicle crash that occurred around 10 p.m. […]
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Coroner identifies 14-year-old boy who died in electric bike, SUV crash in front of Wauconda High School
The coroner has released the identity of a 14-year-old boy who died after he collided with an SUV while riding an electric dirt bike in front of Wauconda High School in an “unimaginable tragedy.” An autopsy performed Tuesday showed that Tyler Waldal, 14, of Wauconda, died as a result of blunt force injuries suffered in a […]
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‘Unimaginable tragedy’: Police say 14-year-old was victim who died in electric bike, SUV crash near Wauconda High School
Police say it was an “unimaginable tragedy” after a 14-year-old boy died when his electric dirt bike collided with a car in front of Wauconda High School, as investigators work to determine who was at fault. The Wauconda Fire District and Wauconda Police Department responded around 9:58 p.m. Tuesday to the 500 block of North […]
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Child riding e-bike dies after being critically injured in crash with car near Wauconda High School
A teenage boy has died after he was critically injured in a crash with an SUV while riding an electric dirt bike next to Wauconda High School Tuesday evening. The Wauconda Fire District and Wauconda Police Department responded around 9:58 p.m. Tuesday to the 500 block of North Main Street in Wauconda for a vehicle […]
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College of Lake County fires employee with past criminal history after arrest for soliciting children for sex at Wauconda HS
The College of Lake County says it has fired an employee after he was arrested for soliciting children for sex at Wauconda High School. He was employed by the school despite being a felon and having prior accusations against him. The Wauconda Police Department said they were made aware on April 16 of allegations of […]
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Police launching investigation into contracted employee at Wauconda High School who is also CLC staff member
The community is raising questions after police announced Tuesday afternoon that they are investigating a contracted employee at Wauconda High School, who is also a College of Lake County staff member. Wauconda Police Department Public Information Officer Heather Cognac said Tuesday afternoon that the police department “has been made aware of a situation involving a […]
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Felony charges filed against student who brought loaded gun to Wauconda High School
A student remains held in custody and has been charged with multiple felonies after police say he brought a loaded gun to Wauconda High School. Wauconda Police Department Public Information Officer Heather Cognac said a report was made to school administration shortly before dismissal on Thursday. A student was reported to be in possession of […]
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Student arrested after being found with loaded gun at Wauconda High School
A student at Wauconda High School was found with a loaded gun shortly before dismissal Thursday and was arrested, police said. The incident occurred at the Wauconda High School, located at 555 North Main Street. Wauconda Police Department Public Information Officer Heather Cognac said a report was made to school administration shortly before dismissal of […]
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18-year-old woman killed in Volo crash was working for Wauconda High School at time of crash
The 18-year-old Volo woman killed and the 18-year-old Wauconda woman injured in a crash in Volo Wednesday morning had just recently graduated from Wauconda High School and were working for the school, authorities said. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and the Wauconda Fire Protection District responded around 7:15 a.m. to Route 12 north of Case […]