Melodie Gliniewicz sentenced to probation
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Melodie Gliniewicz, widow of disgraced Fox Lake police lieutenant Joe Gliniewicz, was sentenced Tuesday to 24 months probation.

Driver who fatally struck pedestrian in Ingleside had 'numerous drugs in system'

A 40-year-old man had numerous drugs in his system when he fatally struck a pedestrian last year in Northwest suburban Ingleside, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.

Gunman opens fire on vehicle in Waukegan, 2 bystanders wounded

Two bystanders were wounded Sunday night when the occupant of a pickup truck opened fire on another vehicle in north suburban Waukegan.

After body is found in DuPage County, Round Lake resident Francisco Maldonado charged with murder

The DuPage County State's Attorney said on Saturday that Francisco Maldonado went with Francisco Zavala and another man on January 29 to a location near Munger Road. Maldonado allegedly shot Zavala several times. His body was found on March 3.

Lake County authorities warn of 'romance' scam
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According to the sheriff's office, scammers will befriend victims, typically on a dating app or social media app, and then ruse and "romance" the victim into believing they are in a legitimate relationship through regular and ongoing communication with the victim.

Scammers 'romance' victims, convince them to buy cryptocurrency and send it to fraudulent exchange

Scammers will befriend victims, typically on a dating app or social media app, and then ruse and “romance” the victim into believing they are in a legitimate relationship. The scammer will then convince the victim to purchase popular cryptocurrencies.

Antioch boy says he saw 'giant ball of fire' streaking from sky

"Out of nowhere I just see a giant asteroid pass by, like a giant ball of fire," said 10-year-old Alexander Herrington. 

Suburban boy sees flaming object fly past home
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After purchasing a metal detector and searching the swampy area near their home, they discovered what appeared to be a meteorite.�

Zion man, 18, killed in vehicle crash

According to authorities, the vehicle left the roadway, went into a ditch and struck a utility pole. One of the passengers in the vehicle, an 18-year-old man, was later pronounced deceased.

Status of drop-tower rides at major theme parks after teen's death in Orlando

While most of these attractions are not exactly the same as the tower ride in Orlando where a 14-year-old boy died, some parks have issued statements about their individual safety protocols.

North Chicago man found dead in single-car crash in Lake County

A 45-year-old North Chicago man was found dead in Lake County, following a single car crash Sunday morning, according to police. 

Lack of demand prompts closure of several COVID-19 testing sites in the Chicago suburbs

Demand for COVID-19 testing is down so sharply that the Illinois Department of Public Health is shutting down several community-based testing sites at the close of business Thursday.

Vernon Hills restaurant uses robot to serve food
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The future of dining has arrived in north suburban Vernon Hills. And it?s running on wheels and a battery.