Man fatally stabs relative in Park City trailer within day of being released from jail, prosecutors say
Jeffery Michael Thrall, 60, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection to the murder of his 68-year-old relative, according to Christopher Covelli, spokesman for the Lake County Major Crime Task Force.
Jeffery Michael Thrall, 60, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection to the murder of his 68-year-old relative, according to Christopher Covelli, spokesman for the Lake County Major Crime Task Force.
3 women charged after police chase stemming from Black Friday shoplifting
Two sheriff’s deputies saw a white Chevrolet Impala drive by them about 5:40 p.m. in the parking lot of a mall in the 21800 block of West Long Grove Road in Deer Park, the Lake County sheriff’s office said.
Two sheriff’s deputies saw a white Chevrolet Impala drive by them about 5:40 p.m. in the parking lot of a mall in the 21800 block of West Long Grove Road in Deer Park, the Lake County sheriff’s office said.
Man charged with DUI, child endangerment in crash with Round Lake police car
Alejandro Gonzalez-Maldonado, 49, is charged with one misdemeanor count each of driving under the influence of alcohol and child endangerment, according to a statement from the Lake County sheriff’s office.
Alejandro Gonzalez-Maldonado, 49, is charged with one misdemeanor count each of driving under the influence of alcohol and child endangerment, according to a statement from the Lake County sheriff’s office.
Ingleside man charged with multiple vehicle burglaries
Joseph Sempek, 31, was charged with four felony counts of burglary and four misdemeanor counts of criminal trespass to a motor vehicle, the Lake County sheriff’s office said.
Joseph Sempek, 31, was charged with four felony counts of burglary and four misdemeanor counts of criminal trespass to a motor vehicle, the Lake County sheriff’s office said.
Three illegal weapons seized in Mundelein
Three weapons were recovered Monday after neighbors reported a man seen with a semi-automatic firearm in north suburban Mundelein.
Three weapons were recovered Monday after neighbors reported a man seen with a semi-automatic firearm in north suburban Mundelein.
New evidence may reopen murder case of former Chicago Bears' pregnant girlfriend
It's a case that captured headlines more than ten years ago: the pregnant girlfriend of a former Chicago Bear was shot to death in her north suburban condo.
It's a case that captured headlines more than ten years ago: the pregnant girlfriend of a former Chicago Bear was shot to death in her north suburban condo.
Lake Zurich school closed Monday after early morning fire
Classes were canceled at a Lake Zurich elementary school Monday after a fire broke out in a classroom.
Classes were canceled at a Lake Zurich elementary school Monday after a fire broke out in a classroom.
Phone scammers impersonate Lake County sheriff’s office: authorities
Authorities are warning Lake County residents about phone scammers pretending to be local government or law enforcement officials.
Authorities are warning Lake County residents about phone scammers pretending to be local government or law enforcement officials.
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.
Student stabbed during brawl in Waukegan high school bathroom
Police say a student was stabbed during a fight inside a high school bathroom in suburban Chicago.
Police say a student was stabbed during a fight inside a high school bathroom in suburban Chicago.
Water boil order issued in Highland Park
A boil order was issued Thursday for commercial properties in north suburban Highland Park after a water main break.
A boil order was issued Thursday for commercial properties in north suburban Highland Park after a water main break.
Body found in Wauconda swamp identified as missing Island Lake teen
The body of a missing 17-year-old boy from the north suburbs was found Friday in a swampy area of unincorporated Wauconda.
The body of a missing 17-year-old boy from the north suburbs was found Friday in a swampy area of unincorporated Wauconda.
'At Ease' program uses Mother Nature to heal the wounds of war
A special program for military veterans uses Mother Nature to heal the wounds of war.
A special program for military veterans uses Mother Nature to heal the wounds of war.
Former candidate for state rep. charged with money laundering, theft in Lake County
Trisha A. Zubert, is charged with seven counts of financial crimes related to work she did for a private business between December 2016 and September 2018, according to the Lake County state’s attorney’s office.
Trisha A. Zubert, is charged with seven counts of financial crimes related to work she did for a private business between December 2016 and September 2018, according to the Lake County state’s attorney’s office.
Lake County sheriff could get access to residents’ doorbell videos in new deal with Ring
Police in the north suburbs of Chicago are about to gain easier access to video from thousands of residents’ video doorbells due to a new partnership with Ring.
Police in the north suburbs of Chicago are about to gain easier access to video from thousands of residents’ video doorbells due to a new partnership with Ring.
Man charged in Lake Villa woman's fatal overdose on fentanyl-laced heroin
A man has been charged with selling fentanyl-laced heroin to a woman who died of an overdose earlier this month in north suburban Lake Villa.
A man has been charged with selling fentanyl-laced heroin to a woman who died of an overdose earlier this month in north suburban Lake Villa.
Vernon Hills postpones trick-or-treating due to predicted snowfall
The northern Chicago suburb of Vernon Hills has postponed Halloween trick-or-treating to Saturday due to snow in the forecast, the village posted on its Facebook page.
The northern Chicago suburb of Vernon Hills has postponed Halloween trick-or-treating to Saturday due to snow in the forecast, the village posted on its Facebook page.
Suburban man accused of transmitting HIV in sexual assault of teen
A northern Illinois man is accused of transmitting HIV to a teenager he allegedly sexually assaulted earlier this year.
A northern Illinois man is accused of transmitting HIV to a teenager he allegedly sexually assaulted earlier this year.
Former suburban special education worker used ‘excessive force’ on children: police
A former special education worker at a north suburban school has been charged with using “excessive force” with children on multiple occasions.
A former special education worker at a north suburban school has been charged with using “excessive force” with children on multiple occasions.
Man met boy on dating app, assaulted him and gave him HIV, police say
A 29-year-old Waukegan man has been accused of sexually assaulting a boy and transmitting HIV to him earlier this year in the north suburb.
A 29-year-old Waukegan man has been accused of sexually assaulting a boy and transmitting HIV to him earlier this year in the north suburb.