The coroner said that a 68-year-old man has died after he was rescued from his apartment, which he became trapped inside during a fire in Zion. The Zion Fire and Rescue Department responded around 6:44 p.m. Friday to the 4200 block of White Pine Lane in Zion for a report of an activated fire alarm […]
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Firefighters rescue resident in critical condition after finding apartment on fire in Zion
Firefighters responding to a fire alarm rescued a resident who was critically injured after a fire started in an apartment in Zion Friday evening, fire officials said. The Zion Fire and Rescue Department responded around 6:44 p.m. Friday to the 4200 block of White Pine Lane in Zion for a report of an activated fire […]
Man became ‘arrogant,’ recorded live video after starting apartment building fire in Zion, prosecutors say
Prosecutors say a man started a fire at an apartment building in Zion and then became “arrogant” about it while recording a live video on social media standing outside the building. Kirby M. Craion, 32, of Zion, was charged with criminal damage to property under $10,000, a Class 4 felony. The Zion Fire and Rescue […]
Convicted felon arrested for allegedly firing multiple shots, illegally possessing gun in Zion
A convicted felon was ordered held on a $350,000 bond after prosecutors say he randomly fired multiple shots after getting out of a vehicle in Zion. Epstein D. Scott, 47, of Zion, was charged with two counts of felon in possession or use of a firearm and four counts of aggravated unlawful use of a […]
Man charged with throwing urine onto corrections officer at Lake County Jail in Waukegan
Prosecutors say an inmate at the Lake County Jail threw a cup of urine onto a corrections officer after he became non-compliant with officers’ commands. Zecheriah N. Pitts, 30, of Zion, was charged with one count of aggravated battery on a peace officer. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Emma Smoler said the incident happened on […]
‘Full of energy’: Family remembers 21-year-old man fatally shot while trying to break up fight at Waukegan bowling alley
The family of a 21-year-old man fatally shot while trying to break up a fight at a Waukegan bowling alley said he was “taken from us too soon” as they struggle with his sudden death. The Waukegan Police Department responded around 1:09 a.m. May 29 to Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan for a report […]
17-year-old charged with possessing loaded stolen gun after police stop vehicle in Zion
A 17-year-old boy was arrested after he was found with a loaded stolen gun when officers stopped a vehicle with passengers hanging out of the windows in Zion. Zion Police Department Lt. Derek Zaloudek said an officer spotted a red Nissan Sentra disobey a stop around 4:05 a.m. on May 27. Officers stopped the car, […]
Gas leak fuels fire that caused extensive damage, displaced families from two homes in Zion
A fire, fueled by a natural gas leak, caused extensive damage to two houses and left two families displaced from their homes in Zion Saturday afternoon. The Zion Fire Rescue Department responded around 4:48 p.m. Saturday to the 2000 block of Joppa Avenue in Zion for a report of a structure fire. Zion Fire Rescue […]
Additional charges filed against Waukegan murder suspect who allegedly shot deceased victim’s family member in Zion
Charges have been filed against a Zion man accused of fatally shooting a man trying to break up a fight in Waukegan and then traveling to Zion and shooting the deceased victim’s family member. The Waukegan Police Department responded around 1:09 a.m. Monday to Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan for a report of a […]