Illinois using decontamination system that can clean thousands of N95 masks in 24 hours
The state of Illinois is turning to a new decontamination system that can clean thousands of N95 masks in just 24 hours. The move will help protect healthcare workers while cutting down on PPE waste.
The state of Illinois is turning to a new decontamination system that can clean thousands of N95 masks in just 24 hours. The move will help protect healthcare workers while cutting down on PPE waste.
Nonprofit opens Waukegan site to clean masks amid pandemic
The facility is intended to serve hospitals and first responders for free, said Lewis Von Thaer, CEO of Battelle, a nonprofit with a long history of government contracting
The facility is intended to serve hospitals and first responders for free, said Lewis Von Thaer, CEO of Battelle, a nonprofit with a long history of government contracting
Waukegan site specializes in sterilizing N95 masks
Justin Sanchez, lead tech fellow at Battelle, joins the show to talk about their process of sterilizing N95 masks to help those on the frontlines.
Justin Sanchez, lead tech fellow at Battelle, joins the show to talk about their process of sterilizing N95 masks to help those on the frontlines.
Man wanted in Indiana shooting, stabbing is arrested in Waukegan
Gregory Vaughn Jr., 32, was arrested March 27 in the 3100 block of West Grandville Avenue, the Lake County sheriff’s office said in a statement.
Gregory Vaughn Jr., 32, was arrested March 27 in the 3100 block of West Grandville Avenue, the Lake County sheriff’s office said in a statement.
Waukegan man wanted for sex assault arrested in Louisiana after trying to escape through chicken coop
In February, deputies learned that Colindres-Galeano was hiding in Covington, Louisiana, the sheriff’s office said.
In February, deputies learned that Colindres-Galeano was hiding in Covington, Louisiana, the sheriff’s office said.
3 charged in Waukegan shooting
They pulled out guns and opened fire at another vehicle.
They pulled out guns and opened fire at another vehicle.
Man in custody after 8-hour standoff, shooting flaming lighter fluid at deputies in Waukegan: sheriff
He then allegedly sprayed lighter fluid that he lit with a lighter, “creating a stream of fire,” hitting a deputy’s shield but not burning them, Chris Covelli said.
He then allegedly sprayed lighter fluid that he lit with a lighter, “creating a stream of fire,” hitting a deputy’s shield but not burning them, Chris Covelli said.
Americans on board coronavirus quarantine ship to be quarantined for two more weeks in U.S.
The approximately 400 Americans who are on board a coronavirus quarantined cruise ship will fly back to the United States Sunday -- to be quarantined for another two weeks.
The approximately 400 Americans who are on board a coronavirus quarantined cruise ship will fly back to the United States Sunday -- to be quarantined for another two weeks.
Video released of justified Waukegan officer-involved shooting in 2019
Video has been released of an officer-involved shooting after prosecutors determined that a Waukegan police officer was justified in fatally shooting a man who allegedly tried to hit him with a vehicle on Feb. 3, 2019.
Video has been released of an officer-involved shooting after prosecutors determined that a Waukegan police officer was justified in fatally shooting a man who allegedly tried to hit him with a vehicle on Feb. 3, 2019.
Waukegan couple stuck on cruise ship in Japan after 10 on board diagnosed with coronavirus
The ship, named the Diamond Princess, is under strict quarantine after ten people tested positive for the coronavirus. Everyone on board, including a Waukegan couple, is being told to stay in their rooms.
The ship, named the Diamond Princess, is under strict quarantine after ten people tested positive for the coronavirus. Everyone on board, including a Waukegan couple, is being told to stay in their rooms.
Chicago man charged with murder in beating death of man in Waukegan
A Chicago man who was working for an energy company is accused of fatally beating a man at an apartment complex in Waukegan.
A Chicago man who was working for an energy company is accused of fatally beating a man at an apartment complex in Waukegan.
Video shows violent fight, stabbing between students at suburban high school
Disturbing video out of Waukegan High School shows a violent fight between students.
Disturbing video out of Waukegan High School shows a violent fight between students.
Man, 73, who has advanced dementia missing from Waukegan
Thomas Brandenburg was last seen at his home in Waukegan on Cooke Court at 9 a.m. Friday.
Thomas Brandenburg was last seen at his home in Waukegan on Cooke Court at 9 a.m. Friday.
Parents outraged over student stabbing at suburban high school
In Waukegan, parents are outraged after a student was stabbed inside a high school.
In Waukegan, parents are outraged after a student was stabbed inside a high school.
Illinois healthcare company closes briefly to meet state law
An Illinois healthcare manufacturing company has temporarily closed because it couldn't meet new state standards for ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing chemical.
An Illinois healthcare manufacturing company has temporarily closed because it couldn't meet new state standards for ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing chemical.
Man, 74, with Alzheimer’s disease, missing from Waukegan located
A 74-year-old man with Alzheimer’s disease who wandered away from his home in north suburban Waukegan has been located.
A 74-year-old man with Alzheimer’s disease who wandered away from his home in north suburban Waukegan has been located.
New York man wanted on gun, drug charges arrested in Waukegan
A fugitive wanted on weapons and narcotics charges in New York was arrested Thursday in north suburban Waukegan.
A fugitive wanted on weapons and narcotics charges in New York was arrested Thursday in north suburban Waukegan.
Former neighbor charged with murder in burglary, strangling of retired Waukegan teacher
Chad B. Jones, 41, is charged with first-degree murder and burglary in the September 2019 death of Marlyn Cook
Chad B. Jones, 41, is charged with first-degree murder and burglary in the September 2019 death of Marlyn Cook
Waukegan police cleared of wrongdoing in death of man who swallowed drugs while fleeing officers
Waukegan police have been cleared of wrongdoing in the death of a man who swallowed drugs while fleeing officers last year in the north suburb.
Waukegan police have been cleared of wrongdoing in the death of a man who swallowed drugs while fleeing officers last year in the north suburb.
Marijuana arrests plummet in 5 largest suburbs of Illinois
Although recreational marijuana will be legalized in Illinois starting Jan. 1, suburban police were already making far fewer arrests for crimes such as possession and manufacture of cannabis years before lawmakers signed off on legalization, police department data shows.
Although recreational marijuana will be legalized in Illinois starting Jan. 1, suburban police were already making far fewer arrests for crimes such as possession and manufacture of cannabis years before lawmakers signed off on legalization, police department data shows.