Chicago-area Crime: Woman arrested after two people shot in Walmart parking lot in Waukegan

Waukegan police said that Desteny Rodriguez was among four people who met up in the Walmart parking lot to “trade” guns. Rodriguez attempted to rob the two people in the other group, police said, and shots were fired.

Two people shot in Walmart parking lot in Chicago suburb of Waukegan

Waukegan Police said that when officers arrived at the Walmart at about 1:30 p.m., they found signs that there had been a shooting, but no victims. One of the victims was found inside a car that had been in a car crash, and another was dumped at a hospital.

Waukegan man charged with burglarizing 2 homes, suspected in 6 other similar crimes

The homeowner called police and said he heard someone entering their home. When officers arrived, they arrested Joseph Segerstrom, 30, as he attempted to leave the residence.

Waukegan man charged with drug trafficking in Lake County

A 34-year-old Waukegan man is accused of trafficking cocaine, ecstasy and other drugs in Lake County after a month-long investigation by local officials.

Waukegan man shot while sitting in parked car

A man was shot Monday afternoon while sitting in a parked car in north suburban Waukegan.

Illinois casinos: Developers selected for new suburban casinos

Illinois gambling regulators are placing their bets on two companies who are promising to build big, new suburban casinos.

Developers selected for suburban Chicago casinos
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker was in downstate Williamson County Wednesday, celebrating the approval of a casino down there that will include hundreds of slot machines, gaming tables and a new hotel.

Gambling regulators select developers for Chicago area casinos
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Illinois gambling regulators have placed their bets on two companies who promise to build posh casinos in Chicago's suburbs.

Chicago man, 21, charged with murder of pregnant woman found dead in Lake Michigan

A 21-year-old Chicago man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of 19-year-old Yarianna Wheeler, a pregnant woman whose body was recovered from Lake Michigan in August.

What time is trick-or-treating? 2021 Halloween trick-or-treat times for Chicago suburbs

In Chicago's suburbs, all trick-or-treating is happening on Halloween this year, thanks to October 31st being a Sunday. Some locations are inviting children to go out as early as 1 p.m., and one city is allowing them to stay out until 8 p.m.