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.
Waukegan woman woken up by home intruder, police say
The woman told investigators that she was asleep Sunday afternoon when a man entered her home and woke her up, Waukegan police said.
The woman told investigators that she was asleep Sunday afternoon when a man entered her home and woke her up, Waukegan police said.
Man sentenced to six years in prison for selling woman the heroin that killed her
A Waukegan man is going to prison for selling a woman the heroin that killed her.
A Waukegan man is going to prison for selling a woman the heroin that killed her.
Man charged with violent armed robbery in Waukegan garage
Eric Giles, 22, is charged with one felony count each of armed robbery and aggravated robbery for the Dec. 13 hold-up, according to a statement from the Lake County sheriff’s office.
Eric Giles, 22, is charged with one felony count each of armed robbery and aggravated robbery for the Dec. 13 hold-up, according to a statement from the Lake County sheriff’s office.
Zion man sentenced to 27 years for shooting at police officers in Waukegan
Olvan Quezada, 22, was convicted on charges of attempted first degree murder of a peace officer after shooting at police during a 2016 domestic incident, the Lake county state’s attorney’s office said.
Olvan Quezada, 22, was convicted on charges of attempted first degree murder of a peace officer after shooting at police during a 2016 domestic incident, the Lake county state’s attorney’s office said.
Federal investigators release report on deadly Waukegan plant explosion
The explosion was felt 20 miles away, leveling the AB Specialty Silicones plant in Waukegan last May, killing four employees.
The explosion was felt 20 miles away, leveling the AB Specialty Silicones plant in Waukegan last May, killing four employees.
Challenge in ex-Chicago Bear girlfriend’s death has merit, will proceed
Lake County Judge Christopher Stride said the petition that Marni Yang’s attorney filed in October has merit and can proceed.
Lake County Judge Christopher Stride said the petition that Marni Yang’s attorney filed in October has merit and can proceed.