New DCFS report reveals at least 7 complaints prior to 8-year-old boy's death

A newly-released report from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services reveals multiple prior complaints in the death of an 8-year-old boy, raising new questions about the agency’s handling of the case.

Second man charged in connection with Chicago-area homicide

An 18-year-old Round Lake Beach man is facing weapons charges in connection with a fatal shooting last October in Ingleside that left a19-year-old man dead.

Suburban Chicago man convicted of stabbing victim over 40 times in Lake County: prosecutors

A suburban Chicago man was convicted of first-degree murder after prosecutors said he stabbed a man more than 40 times, then tried to stage the scene to look like self-defense.

Cook County Public Guardian accuses DCFS of withholding information in death of Round Lake Beach child

The Cook County Public Guardian is calling out the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services for withholding information in the case of 8-year-old Markell Pierce, who was found dead in his home.

Daycare director says concerns reported to DCFS prior to child's death
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A Round Lake Beach daycare director says she noticed troubling signs in an 8-year-old boy months before his death and tried to warn DCFS.

Daycare director in Round Lake Beach says she warned DCFS before 8-year-old’s death
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A daycare director in Round Lake Beach says she noticed troubling signs in an 8-year-old boy months before his death and tried to warn the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

Woman, 19, shot in Round Lake Beach; suspect in custody

A teenage boy is in custody after a 19-year-old woman was shot inside a car Tuesday night in suburban Round Lake Beach.

Video shows Chicago-area hit-and-run during illegal street race
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An arrest warrant has been issued for a driver accused of hitting a man with his truck during an illegal street race last weekend in Round Lake Beach.

Illinois man charged with murder of girl, 15, killed by stray bullet in Chicago suburb
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Shorbonia Poole, Jr., 19,�was charged with felony murder predicated on aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated discharged of a firearm in the killing of 15-year-old Valeria Rodriguez.

Charges filed after girl killed by stray bullet in Round Lake Beach
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A suburban man was charged in connection to the shooting death of a 15-year-old girl in Round Lake Beach. Valeria Rodriguez was killed by a stray bullet Wednesday. A 19-year-old man was arrested Friday.