Lake County knit crochet quilt group looking for crafty people
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A Lake County group is doing everything from quilting to knitting for good causes. But now it's looking for some more crafty people to join their mission.

Illinois man recorded multiple unsuspecting nude people, including children: Lake County Sheriff's Office

A victim told deputies that while living with Wilbur Maltby, she found a strange device plugged into an outlet in the bathroom. The victim said the device resembled a charging cube, but after looking at it closer, the device appeared to contain a hidden camera.

Feds approve renaming Lake County creek to remove offensive name

A federal board has renamed a Lake County creek to remove its longtime name considered offensive to Native Americans.

Police release sketches of suspects wanted in Green Oaks carjacking

The Lake County Sheriff's Office released two sketches of suspects wanted in connection with a violent carjacking in Green Oaks.

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.

Damari Perry murder: Mother accused of killing 6-year-old son makes court appearance
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A North Chicago mother accused of killing her 6-year-old son, Damari Perry, and disposing of his body in an abandoned alley in Gary, Indiana is being held on $5 million bond.

Damari Perry murder: Mom accused of killing 6-year-old son held on $5M bond

A North Chicago mother accused of killing her 6-year-old son, Damari Perry, and disposing of his body in an abandoned alley in Gary, Indiana is being held on $5 million bond.

Coroner: 6-year-old Damari Perry died of hypothermia
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An autopsy released by the Lake County Coroner's Office Tuesday revealed the official cause of death of 6-year-old Damari Perry.

Damari Perry murder: 6-year-old boy's official cause of death released

An autopsy released by the Lake County Coroner's Office Tuesday revealed the official cause of death of 6-year-old Damari Perry.

Damari Perry case: Mother charged with 6-year-old son’s death lost custody of her kids in 2014

A mother charged with first-degree murder in the death of her 6-year-old son had lost custody of her four other children after an investigation by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in 2014.

Mother accused of murdering 6-year-old boy lost custody of other children in 2014
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A mother charged with first-degree murder in the death of her 6-year-old son had lost custody of her four other children after an investigation by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in 2014.

Damari Perry case: Family, friends release balloons in remembrance of murdered 6-year-old

On Monday, the father of 6-year-old Damari Perry held a balloon release for his murdered child. This comes as we learn more about the child's mother who is accused of killing her own son.

Mother accused of killing 6-year-old child hospitalized
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On Monday, the father of 6-year-old Damari Perry held a balloon release for his murdered child. This comes as we learn more about the child's mother who is accused of killing her own son.

Family releases balloons for murdered 6-year-old Damari Perry
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On Monday, the father of 6-year-old Damari Perry held a balloon release for his murdered child. This comes as we learn more about the child's mother who is accused of killing her own son.

Man struck, killed by cars after lying down on Mundelein highway

A man died after he was struck by two cars while lying down on a highway Sunday night in unincorporated Mundelein. 

Damari Perry case: Horrifying details released about boy's last day, mom and brother charged with murder

Prosecutors said Damari did something his mom for which his mom thought he should be punished. He was put in cold water in a bathtub or shower in their home in North Chicago, and eventually started vomiting and passed out. He was taken out of the cold water; no one called 911 and he died.