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.
Woman missing from Deer Park assisted-living home found safe in clothing store
She was found later that morning in a Banana Republic clothing store, where a customer called 911.
She was found later that morning in a Banana Republic clothing store, where a customer called 911.
Threats posted to social media prompt class cancellations at North Chicago high school
Other schools in North Chicago remain open, according to the post.
Other schools in North Chicago remain open, according to the post.
2 new cases of Legionnaires’ disease reported at Vernon Hills senior home, raising total to 5
A spokesperson for Brookdale Senior Living said Tuesday that health officials are now investigating five total cases.
A spokesperson for Brookdale Senior Living said Tuesday that health officials are now investigating five total cases.
Missing man from Round Lake Beach is located: police
Gonzalo Luna-Santos was last seen about noon Monday leaving his home in the 200 block of Pennsbury Court.
Gonzalo Luna-Santos was last seen about noon Monday leaving his home in the 200 block of Pennsbury Court.
Autistic child hurt ‘head to toe’ in Deerfield hit-and-run expected to make full recovery, family says
Chase Thompson, an autistic 12-year-old who was injured “head to toe” in a hit-and-run weeks ago in north suburban Deerfield, is no longer in critical condition and expected to make a full recovery, his father said Wednesday.
Chase Thompson, an autistic 12-year-old who was injured “head to toe” in a hit-and-run weeks ago in north suburban Deerfield, is no longer in critical condition and expected to make a full recovery, his father said Wednesday.
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.
Woman charged in Deerfield hit-and-run that seriously injured 12-year-old
Stacy Shapiro, of Northbrook, Ill., turned herself in Friday to the Deerfield Police Department on felony charges of leaving the scene of an accident.
Stacy Shapiro, of Northbrook, Ill., turned herself in Friday to the Deerfield Police Department on felony charges of leaving the scene of an accident.
Shooting suspect from Antioch arrested after ramming squad car, crashing near Zion
Jayvion C. Scott is charged with aggravated battery to an officer, resisting arrest, criminal damage to property, aggravated fleeing and eluding.
Jayvion C. Scott is charged with aggravated battery to an officer, resisting arrest, criminal damage to property, aggravated fleeing and eluding.
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.
Vehicle seized, person of interest being questioned in Deerfield hit-and-run crash
The vehicle is being processed for evidence, according to a press release from Deerfield Police.
The vehicle is being processed for evidence, according to a press release from Deerfield Police.
Suburban couple reeling after wedding venue shockingly closes
A national wedding venue chain has abruptly closed down, shuttering its locations in Lincolnshire and Naperville.
A national wedding venue chain has abruptly closed down, shuttering its locations in Lincolnshire and Naperville.
Family pleads for help, offers reward in search for hit-and-run driver who struck boy in Deerfield
The family of a 12-year-old boy seriously hurt in a hit-and-run last week in Deerfield is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the driver.
The family of a 12-year-old boy seriously hurt in a hit-and-run last week in Deerfield is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the driver.
Deerfield boy in critical condition after getting run down by driver who took off
Police in Deerfield are searching for the driver who ran over and critically injured a boy named Chase Thompson on Friday.
Police in Deerfield are searching for the driver who ran over and critically injured a boy named Chase Thompson on Friday.
14 arrested in sex trafficking sting at Gurnee-area hotel
The sting used phony online ads selling prostitution and directed the men to a hotel in the Gurnee area, where they were arrested by undercover officers, the sheriff’s office said.
The sting used phony online ads selling prostitution and directed the men to a hotel in the Gurnee area, where they were arrested by undercover officers, the sheriff’s office said.
Fatal case of Legionnaires’ reported in Vernon Hills senior home; 2 others infected
The health department would only say that the person who died was over the age of 80 as were the two people who became sick, and that all three became ill within the last month.
The health department would only say that the person who died was over the age of 80 as were the two people who became sick, and that all three became ill within the last month.
Round Lake Beach man charged with selling guns from several burglaries
Marcus A. Hudson, 24, was arrested Tuesday and charged with four felony counts of unlawful possession of a weapon, the Lake County sheriff’s office said in a statement.
Marcus A. Hudson, 24, was arrested Tuesday and charged with four felony counts of unlawful possession of a weapon, the Lake County sheriff’s office said in a statement.
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.
Man dies after snowmobile falls through ice into lake near Antioch
A 40-year-old man died Sunday after his snowmobile fell through ice into a lake near north suburban Antioch.
A 40-year-old man died Sunday after his snowmobile fell through ice into a lake near north suburban Antioch.
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.