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.
Higher levels of cancer-causing chemical ethylene oxide near Waukegan plant, study shows
The University of Illinois study found that participants who lived near the Medline Industries plant in Waukegan had higher levels of the cancer-causing chemical ethylene oxide in their blood than those who lived farther away, The Chicago Tribune reported.
The University of Illinois study found that participants who lived near the Medline Industries plant in Waukegan had higher levels of the cancer-causing chemical ethylene oxide in their blood than those who lived farther away, The Chicago Tribune reported.
Man robs First Midwest Bank in Waukegan
The man walked into the First Midwest Bank branch, 1201 Golf Rd., about 4:30 p.m. and handed a note to a teller demanding money, Waukegan police said in a statement.
The man walked into the First Midwest Bank branch, 1201 Golf Rd., about 4:30 p.m. and handed a note to a teller demanding money, Waukegan police said in a statement.